Got a bunch of hand-me-down and thrifted furniture? One key to creating a unified look with furniture from varying design periods is to stick with a neutral color base on larger objects like dressers or bed frames. This allows you...
Read Moreby Colson Morgan Few interior design styles are as time-tested and flexible—not to mention dependably trendy—as rustic and farmhouse style. They are a loose and often overlapping family of design aesthetics. Farmhouse and rustic styles offer broad templates and key...
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between an alpaca and a llama? Great question, and it’s one we hear a lot as we sell our beautiful products made from alpaca fleece. Benoit’s quick answer is, “It’s like the difference between someone...
Read Moreby Beth Wegener, October 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ursula’s Trail Of Turquoise (@ursulastrailofturquoise) Southwest decorating style is the liberating option you’ve been longing for. Southwest interior design embodies many popular trends on social media...
Read MoreNative Blanket Giving Traditions In North American native cultures, blankets are traditionally given to mark important events or life passages. While the practice has changed over the years, several tribal member customers have purchased Los Andes Shop blankets for just...
Read MoreOur native print blankets work great in Southwestern style decor. What are key elements of Southwestern decor style? Warm colors that reflect the sky and earth, such as terracotta and turquoise, although modern Southwestern decor often prefers the more subdued...
Read MoreOur Ecuadorian textile handicrafts are not only beautiful and unusual, but they also tell a story of success for the people of Otavalo. (Debbie cannot resist explaining this because, after all, she has a degree in Latin American History. 🙂...
Read MoreWhile the artisans of Otavalo are no longer forced to produce cloth by the Spaniard colonizers like their ancestors, the cottage industries of textiles in Otavalo high in Los Andes continue to undergo change. We strive to support both the...
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