I’ve been inspired by desert tones lately- sage green, dusty pink, and sandy tan. Here are some handmade picks I found to celebrate them. 🙂

 

Ceramic Cactus Mug by Pottery Lodge

Holy cats, I love these mugs. I bought so much prickly pear tea in Arizona and I want to do is drink it all from one of these sweet sweet mugs. The maker, Casi, is from Texas and learned to make ceramics by watching her grandmother make pottery. She learned the basics and then taught herself more advanced techniques meanwhile growing her own art business. She’s got a spunky style that I appreciate and each piece is made by hand with love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prickly Pear Enamel Pin by The Swanky Cactus

If you are obsessed (like I am right now) with prickly pear cactus, this adorable enamel pin is the best way to display your love. The talent behind the Swanky Cactus comes from a fellow Ashley who is inspired by strange forest fungus and moss. A girl after my heart! I fell in love with the prickly pear on our recent trip to Arizona and this fun pin brings me back to the desert with its bright colors.

 

 

 

Desert Nights Dad Hat by KaeRaz

Based in Phoenix, AZ, KaeRaz specializes in vintage southwest clothing and accessories for women. I love that the “dad” hat is back in style. This one has a particularly adorable logo that encompasses some of my very favorite things: big rocks, cacti, and the moon. Not to mention that any trip to the desert seriously requires a hat because, ugh that sun!

 

 

 

 

 

Sundown Chenile Patch by Eradura

There is something special about a desert sunset. The colors are unlike anything I’ve seen. This sweet little patch captures the golden and pink hues of those wonderful and awe-inspiring sunsets. The creator, Erica, says, “Desert imagery isn’t so much my inspiration as it is what comes tumbling out of me naturally. It’s the language that I know.” She also says that this patch can be a great way to keep the desert close to your heart. Love.

 

 

 

 

 

Cactus Print by Good Vibes Motel

What better way to show your love of the desert than with a print in your home. I love the elegance and simplicity of this dreamy collage print. The great thing about this is that you purchase the image as a digital download that you can print at home or send to a print shop. This allows for lots of flexibility in size and aspect ratio to fit into any space in your home.

 

 

 

 

 

Desert Zipper Pouch by Mama Bleu Designs

The creator, Laura, from Mama Bleu Designs, celebrates her mom, a person who loved giving “just because” gifts in all of her creations including these great pouches. My favorite thing about these little zipper pouches is that they come in several different sizes. I love to use these for traveling and hiking to store my wallet, phone, and other important items. They are also great for carrying along your journal and writing utensils, sketching supplies, or other art supplies and can be personalized. They make great gifts for any fashionable traveling lady and their crew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geometric Planter by Annabelle Taylor Co

The geometry lover in me has to have these chic planters. They are perfect for a cactus or two, or of course, some sassy succulents. Annabelle’s goal with her creations is to bring color into people’s lives, and with it, joy. She hails from Portland, Oregon and is a fierce advocate for animal rights. She takes care to research all of her mediums to ensure they are vegan and cruelty-free.

 

 

 

 

 

Chevron Pillow by Leah Duncan

This pillow screams SUNSHINE to me. It is bright and colorful and has a nice balance that is not over-the-top. Leah hails from Austin, TX (a place with lots of sun) and has an extensive line of textiles, stationary, and home goods. It is worth checking out her website to see her fun and colorful Scandinavian style. I want this for my summer hyggekrog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cactus Earrings by Elisabeth Space

These earrings are inspired by the feeling Elisabeth got when seeing a saguaro cactus for the first time when she was three or four years old visiting family in Phoenix: “WHOA!” She describes them as otherworldly and huge and says they left her awestruck. This is exactly the same reaction I had when seeing the mighty saguaro for the first time on our recent road trip in Arizona. They are truly impressive. What is also impressive? Elisabeth saws out each of these sterling silver earrings by hand.