Coach, Prada and now Sweet Leaf
By Marketing Intern on Aug 5 Filed In Intern, arts & crafts 1 Comment
While looking through the Sweet Leaf Sweet Spot picture entries, we’ve been coming across a lot of really cool ideas of how to transform used Sweet Leaf bottles, labels and lids instead of throwing them away. Last week we spotlighted Zoe and Danny, who turned their used Sweet Leaf bottles into candle holders.
Just recently, we found a really cool picture from Sydney in Jacksonville, Florida, who made a really cool purse out of Sweet Leaf products. Take a look at these pictures; they’re amazing.
Sydney didn’t want to give away her secrets on how she made such an awesome purse, but she did share with us this:
It is completely custom made, and took about 8 or 9 cans to make. They were cut using sharp craft scissors, and it gets the study form from a thin cardboard. I normally use recycled Cola-boxes, but I made this one with a special material I found at a craft store. Then, it’s lined with a faux leather. The handle is made of cola and SLT can tabs, and it’s all just woven together with string.
Sydney makes a lot of really cool crafts, many of them with Sweet Leaf products. Check out her page on etsy to see more!
If anyone else has any cool ideas of how to transform Sweet Leaf Tea into reusable and interesting products, let us know! We’d love to hear from you!
And don’t forget to submit a pic to the Sweet Leaf Sweet Spot website! You still might win a year’s supply of tea or a VIP trip for two to ACL!
A Granny, a Baker, a Candlestick Maker (Minus The Baker)
By Marketing Intern on Jul 30 Filed In Austin, Texas, Intern, arts & crafts 3 Comments
Zoe's Sweet Spot Pic
While perusing all of the Sweet Leaf Sweet Spot picture submissions, as we often do, we came across a pretty nifty one of a Sweet Leaf Tea bottle transformed into a candle. Sustainability is always a focus here at Sweet Leaf, and we are constantly looking for new ways to transform our bottles, cans, lids and labels into something new and interesting and something that isn’t going to be thrown away. This candle idea is a prime example, so we contacted the candlemaker, Zoe from San Antonio, to ask how she did it. It turns out that Zoe and her boyfriend Danny have been converting used Sweet Leaf bottles into candles for quite some time now. They gave us some directions so we–and anyone else reading this–can make Sweet Leaf candles of our own. Take it away, Zoe and Danny!
Lollapalooza: One Day, Some Way!!!
By Marketing Intern on Jul 29 Filed In Chicago, Events, Food & Beverage, Intern, Live Music, Lollapalooza 1 Comment
I’m a sucker for great music, delicious food and exciting new places. So, one can imagine my immense disappointment in not being able to attend this year’s Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago. After seeing this year’s line-up, an early bird ticket purchase for next year’s festival is happening.
It’s funny after seeing the line-up, I realized how broad my musical taste really is. Even if it’s not something I would go out of my way to listen to I can still either appreciate it, dance to it or sing to it –so long as it’s not pop-country–, but even so, poke fun at how ridiculous and terrible I think it is. So in a nutshell when there’s music in the air (good or bad), you know I’m having a good time!
The bands I would go out of my way to listen to at Lolla, however, jumped off the page and my heart got pretty sad knowing that I wouldn’t be there to enjoy them. Among the shows that will be sadly missed- Minus the Bear, The Strokes, Blues Traveler, The Black Keys, AFI, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros and Spoon, which has been my summertime favorite this year.
So for those of you going to Lolla this year, enjoy! I’ll have to settle for ordering in a deep-dish pizza from Mangia’s with a side of Spoon and a box of tissues = ( I’ll see you one day Lolla, but until then I’ll have to party down with my ridiculous fun favorites at home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo
By, Kamie Dorris
Going to Lolla? Send those vibes my way!
By Marketing Intern on Jul 23 Filed In ACL, Chicago, Intern, Live Music, Lollapalooza, Uncategorized 2 Comments
Before I start this blog, let me make this clear: I love Austin and I love Austin City Limits Music Festival. If I get to live in this city for the rest of my life and go to ACL every year, I will be beyond happy. Having said that, God help me, I want to be in Chicago right now.
I bought my 3-day pass to ACL way back in November, long before the lineup was announced. When the list was finally posted in May, I got really excited. How could I not? The National? Grace Potter and the Nocturnals? Broken Bells? Awesome, awesome and awesome. Then I made the mistake of checking out Lollapalooza’s lineup. ACL, I love you and can’t wait for you to come, but Lolla puts you to shame. I don’t really have the means or the time to attend Lolla this year; I’m too busy visiting snowball stands and writing blogs here at Sweet Leaf. Therefore I’m going to have to be a little sad this coming August 6th, 7th and 8th.
However there is something you, the reader and Lolla attendee, can do to help. While at Lolla, go to the shows that I’m most sad about missing, and while you’re there, focus really hard. Maybe all the fun and awesomeness you’re experiencing will somehow travel to me all the way in Austin, Texas. Vicarious experiences are better than no experiences at all.
So if you’re nice enough and valiant enough to help me out in this endeavor, here are the bands you need to see:
Deer Tick, photo courtesy of www.lollapalooza.com
Deer Tick- I’m not usually a big country fan, but these guys are amazing. Try listening to “Smith Hill” without getting chills down your spine when the chorus starts. Lead singer John McCauley is an incredible songwriter and a really engaging personality. Definitely a must-see.
Erykah Badu-I saw Erykah at ACL two years ago and she blew the roof off. She was really pregnant and opted out of the costume theme that her band had, wearing instead a smiley face t-shirt and sweat pants, but she still had more energy than almost anyone at that entire festival. She is the essence of cool, and if you’re not familiar with her music, go for her hair alone. She can pull of some ‘dos that no one else would even try.
Mumford & Sons- Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons’ debut album is probably my favorite album of the year so far. They take folk rock to the extreme and create gorgeous soaring melodies. I dare you to find someone who can pack as much emotion into a song as Marcus Mumford does in “I Gave You All.” The pain I feel for not being able to see them is almost equal to the pain the band puts in their lyrics (“Weep for yourself, my man, you’ll never be what is in your heart.” Ouch).
Arcade Fire, photo courtesy of last.fm
Lady Gaga- Why? I think the better question is why not? I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of her songs. “Alejandro” is pretty catchy, but I’m not that big on any of her others. Nonetheless, it’s impossible for that show to be anything but crazy. She’s such a strange person and she comes up with the weirdest stuff (did you see her Kermit the Frog dress?). You will definitely walk away from that concert with some stories to tell.
Arcade Fire- This band is at the top of my list. I wasn’t able to make it to ACL three years ago when they performed, and still regret it. I have never heard from anyone—friend, acquaintance or critic—that did not recognize Arcade Fire’s live performance as amazing. I’ve heard the words “religious experience” more than once. They put so much into every song and their sound is always unique. This is certainly a performance that you can’t miss.
So those are the highlights. When you’re at Lollapalooza early next month, make sure you go to those shows and while you’re there, send those psychic vibes my way. I’ll do the same for you when ACL comes around.
Sweet Leaf Tea is Ballin’
By Marketing Intern on Jul 16 Filed In Austin, Texas, Food & Beverage, Intern 4 Comments
One of the perks of working at a cool Austin company is discovering other cool Austin companies. This happened today when we took a trip to Baltimore Ballers, a brand new snowball stand located at East 6th Street and Waller Street. Baltimore Ballers not only makes delicious snowballs; they use Sweet Leaf Tea. That’s right. In addition to all of the delicious snowball syrups that the owners make themselves, they use our very own tea for some serious slushy action.
When we visited the trailer today, we met with Drew Schlegel, one of the owners who is originally from Baltimore (hence the name). In addition to the Sweet Leaf, Drew let us try a special snowball flavor originating from Baltimore–egg cream with marshmallow topping. Whatever your first reaction to this is, don’t knock it til you try it. It’s seriously delicious and crazy refreshing on a hot Austin day.
Sweet Leaf Kamie and Drew
So if you’re near Austin and want something to cool you down, meet Drew and buy a snowball. Not only is it delicious; it’s also very sustainable with all natural syrups and compostable cups and spoons. So what are you waiting for?
Check out Sweet Leaf TV soon for our video at Baltimore Ballers. It might just be the “coolest” thing you do all day.
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