• >ᗒ HELLO & WELCOME ᗕ< •
I'm Laliv; the owner & founder of LEOPARD VALLEY. I live & work in Tel Aviv.
Here are 10 things you probably don't know about me:
Let's see...
1) I grew up in a Kibbutz, a very small collective community, which is based on agriculture, & even got a tractor driving license!! (what a waste).
Located in the stunning Jordan Valley, right next to the Sea of Galilee, is where I spent most of my childhood, & many weekends ever since.
2) I graduated from the jewelry design department in Shenkar College of Engineering & Design. The most important thing I learned in school is that GOD IS IN THE DETAILS.
3) For years I was working as a visual merchandiser, a jewelry designer & a silversmith for various brands, before realizing that I wasn't actually doing what I really wanted with my life. If I only had the courage…
4) And then came Goa...Last winter I went for a long vacation to a gorgeous beach in south Goa, India. Somewhere there was an open-air nightclub, surrounded with thick jungle, called Leopard Valley.
That's where I finally decided it's time to follow my dream & be brave…Very short after I started my own business, & here I am =)
5) I find inspiration in places I traveled around the globe, different cultures & people I meet along the way. I love colors, textile, and textures, vintage, markets & flea markets.
The fabulous beach of Tel Aviv, right next to my apartment, is my favorite place. I go there whenever I can (all the time!), for inspiration, fresh air & charging myself with some solar energy...
6) Leopard Valley's creations are a modern take on keeping the designs and shapes simple, fresh, interesting and fun at the same time. There is also always a little twist of vintage and tribal feel added to them.
7) As a vegetarian ideologically I set myself a goal not to use any animal products such as leather, feathers & such.
Being environmentally friendly is very important to me, & I make every effort to use sustainable, organic, recycled and natural products whenever possible.
8) I'm really not a computer type of person; I would never believe that I would run my online shop!
Pinterest is my #1 addiction - Highly recommended!!
http://www.pinterest.com/lalivka/
9) Everything you see in my shop is handmade by me, and each piece is original.
I make every effort to create special things you won't find anywhere else, and I love to make one-of-a-kind items.
10) I feel incredibly lucky to be able to work from home doing what I love, & love the thought of my products travelling to different homes around the world and starting their new life there.
I try not to put labels on what I am or what I do, as it's an ever-evolving occupation. I do know that I will always be creating, and I'm happy sharing my work here on Etsy!
Thank you for stopping by!
Enjoy and contact me if you have any questions, suggestions or just want to say hi!
♥ Laliv
