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World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration
With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fassett brings together all the best elements of his work and life. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio will offer an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. He’ll also showcase some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provide three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak about his fabric design and painting processes. He remains an icon in the fashion and craft worlds. He partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. Fassett’s brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must-have among fans and beyond.
Hardcover - 224 pages - ©2021
Color Duets is a new book of original artwork, textiles, and family stories. It memorializes a series of artist retreats shared by Kaffe Fassett and his niece, Erin Lee Gafill over the last twelve years.
Two artists in the thick of noted careers celebrate beauty through color and pattern. Each works tirelessly to create work expressing their individual visions while touring the world evangelizing to the faithful their message: “You, too are a creative spirit.”
For over twelve years, they have come together each May in the home where they both spent their formative years. They retreat to a cabin in a redwood grove across the highway from Nepenthe in Big Sur, California. In this stolen week, they sit side by side, surrounded by palettes, easels, brushes, and paints. They observe and render the nuance of color and form as the canyon light illuminates selected groups of vases, pots, and flowers.
Hardcover - 112 pages - ©2020
Hand-crafted by Kaffe Fasett, this delicious quilt is a warm mix of dazzling diamonds.
Approximate measurements = 105” x 90”
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Hand-crafted by Kaffe Fasett, this dreamy quilt is a lovely mix of floral and fruit patterns.
Approximate measurements = 84” x 84”
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Have you ever wanted something in your closet that would add an immediate dash of whimsy to any outfit? Well, look no further than one of these playful crocheted hats created by Kaffe Fassett himself. Each of these one-of-a-kind pieces is made with 100% cotton yarn and designed with an eclectic mix of buttons and beads.
Approximate measurements are as follows:
Lilac/Pink hat = 10.5” diameter x 6 “ deep
Blue/Purple hat = 10.5” diameter x 6.5 “ deep
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This richly-colored throw features Kaffe’s Diagonal Paisley pattern in a lovely mix of colors. One-of-a-kind and handmade by Kaffe himself!
100% wool.
Approx. measurements = 62” x 30”
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This eye-catching throw features a fun mix of high-contrast black-and-white points in the center and a vibrant border of jewel-toned stripes. One-of-a-kind and handmade by Kaffe himself!
100% wool
Approx. measurements = 36” x 32”
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This colorful scarf is as soft as a cloud and will add plenty of warmth to any cold day. One-of-a-kind and handmade by Kaffe himself!
70 % mohair, 30% silk
Approx. measurements = 95” x 19”
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Each one of these ribbon packs features a selection of cunningly woven Kaffe ribbons in bright, happy colors. Add some pep and magic to your next craft project, or simply gussy up an old hat that needs some extra love. Either way, these ribbons are sure to add some color to your day. Includes one yard of each design shown.
The perfect splash of rainbow for your next sewing project, this bundle of 20 fat quarter pieces feature a wonderful assortment of Kaffe Fassett designs. Each fat quarter piece measures approximately 18” x 22'“. Patterns will vary.
With his unerring eye, Kaffe has succeeded in finding the perfect location for his exquisite new collection of quilts, featuring both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique color palette. This time he has chosen the iconic 13th-century Powis Castle in north Wales, where the 20 quilts in this book are set off against the storybook castle and stunning grounds. Photographed brilliantly by Debbie Patterson, they are displayed in all their glory in a sumptuous eye-catching quilt gallery.
Included in this set of new designs are many very special ones by Kaffe, and others by his long-time friend and co-designer, Liza Prior Lucy. Kaffe’s Saturated Red quilt finds its perfect partner in the rich deep hues of the bed hangings on a magnificent four-poster, while his Cold Frames quilt, with its dramatic black-and-white sashing framing fussy-cut flower prints, echoes the studding on the medieval wooden doors into the courtyard. The cool geometry of his Marble Tiles quilt takes its inspiration from the painted paneling in the Long Gallery, and his Vintage Library quilt echoes the warm tones of the hundreds of leather-bound books in the Castle’s collection.
As usual, this book (the 24th in the series) includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and features an eclectic mix of patterns and colors ranging from Philip Jacobs’ eye-catching bold floral prints to Brandon Mably’s smaller-scale quirky patterns. Flat shots and a practical know-how section and glossary back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each quilt, plus templates for each quilt. A practical know-how section covers all the information needed by less experienced quilters.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2022
Kaffe has chosen the medieval English village of Lavenham in Suffolk to show off this exquisite new collection of 19 quilts, set off against the ancient half-timbered Tudor houses. They are displayed in all their glory in a sumptuous eye-catching quilt gallery.
Included in this set of new designs are many very special ones by Kaffe, and several by his long-time friend and co-designer, Liza Prior Lucy. This exquisite new collection of quilts features both his scintillating new fabric designs and his classics, all in his unique color palette.
This book, the 23rd in the series, includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Flat shots, a practical know-how section, and a glossary, back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions, plus templates for each quilt. A practical know-how section covers all the information needed by less experienced quilters.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2021
Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Burano has a collection of 19 great projects exquisitely photographed on location in Burano, a tiny island in Italy’s Venetian archipelago.
In this 22nd instalment of Kaffe Fassett’s ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting books, the quilts have been photographed on location in Burano, a tiny island in Italy’s Venetian archipelago, famous for its lace-making but also for its brilliantly painted houses in myriad jewel colours.
The colourful house walls, sometimes distressed and occasionally decorated with murals, form the backdrop along with the canals, bridges, boats of this special Venetian Island, to another wonderful selection of new quilt designs from Kaffe and the designers and makers of the Kaffe Fassett Studio.
The collection of 19 quilts features both new fabric designs from the Kaffe Collective and some of the Classics. Bali Brocade, for example, makes a fantastic background to Kaffe’s sumptuous Shimmer Star quilt (one for the more experienced quilters), with its ripples of pattern in contrasting prints. His two versions of the very simple quilt, suitable for first-timers, come in two very different colourways. Hot Steps, is a riot of colour – “a technicolour dream of a quilt” according to Kaffe – whereas by contrast its sister quilt, Cool Steps in dusty blues, greens and greys offers a delightfully subtle blend of tones. Liza Prior Lucy’s rich and dark Turkish Coffee quilt, with its hint of Eastern promise, fussy cuts Kaffe’s new Turkish Delight fabric to brilliant effect.
The gallery of location shots of quilts, exquisitely photographed by Debbie Patterson, is followed by the flat shots, with detailed instructions and diagrams, plus templates were used. A practical know-how section covers all the information needed by less experienced quilters.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2020
In this 21st installment of Kaffe Fassett’s ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting books, Kaffe has chosen to show off his latest range of fabrics by revisiting many of his favorite medallion quilt blocks.
Photographed on location at the world-famous Hidcote Manor Garden in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, these delectable quilts find their perfect setting among the brilliant flower borders, avenues of trees, and stunning architectural features that make Hidcote one of the most visited gardens in the U.K.
Medallion quilts have universal appeal and the simple framework of the medallion design makes a great vehicle for Kaffe’s eye-catching color combinations in his brilliant range of fabric designs. Assisted by his team of designers and makers, Kaffe has created an exquisite and varied range of 19 medallion designs, among them:
the rich Berry Ice Cream quilt, photographed in Hidcote’s world-famous Red Border
the dramatic Dark Gameboard, photographed against the geometric precision of Hidcote’s famous topiary hedges
the soft Flowery Jar, its pink and blue themed design echoing the colors of the flowers in Hidcote’s early summer border
Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in the Cotswolds provides all the basic instructional text, diagrams, and templates to make the quilts, plus a section on basic patchwork techniques for less experienced quilters, featuring both his latest fabrics and his much-loved classics, mostly from the Kaffe Fassett Collective but also his latest collection of Artisan fabrics.
Paperback - 152 pages - ©2019
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of his highly successful series of patchwork and quilting books, Kaffe Fassett has returned to his American roots. Using the collection of American vintage quilts in Britain's American Museum in Bath as his inspiration, Kaffe has chosen 18 different quilts as the basis for his 20 new designs in this book.
Designs feature both his latest fabrics and his much-loved classics, mostly from the Kaffe Fassett Collective but also his latest collection of Artisan fabrics.
An introductory section features the original quilts that inspired Kaffe and tells the reader something about their provenance.
The new designs demonstrate Kaffe's vivid and unique color combinations, giving new meaning to familiar block patterns such as Tumbling Blocks, Starbursts, and Log Cabins.
Photographed in bucolic Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Each pattern contains full step-by-step piecing instructions and detailed diagrams.
Paperback - 168 pages - ©2018
The latest, most exquisite quilt collection from the world-renowned textile designer. He’s an international sensation – Kaffe Fassett – who has been commissioned by British royalty, top American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company for his skillful eye, masterful technique, and dedication to impeccable detail. It’s no wonder that anything with his name tied to it flies off the shelves, draws crowds, and inspires thousands. In Kaffe Fassett’s Heritage Quilts, the legendary talent turns his attention to a collection of 20 notable 18th- and 19th-century quilts – and reinvents them for today. Each quilt is lovingly and respectfully redesigned in the bold, contemporary, vibrant fabrics designed by Fassett himself, as well as designers Philip Jacobs and Brandon Mably.
You, too, can create the 20 remarkable, historic quilts recreated by Fassett. In addition to 100 rich photographs of the quilts themselves, which you will pore over again and again, Kaffe Fassett’s Heritage Quilts contains full step-by-step piecing instructions, 80 detailed diagrams, and patchwork how-to tips to refresh techniques or build new ones. Each project is an individual master class featuring vivid photos of the original quilt as well as the new finished project, a materials list, plus detailed instruction including useful tips, color diagrams, and templates for piecing the quilt together.
Discover the timeless beauty of rare quilts and traditional favorites, all drawn from an historic collection. This latest volume in Kaffe’s successful patchwork and quilting series was inspired by his collaboration with the British Quilt Museum. Kaffe chose a special collection of traditional quilts and redesigned them in his latest fabrics for a recent exhibition at the Quilters Guild Museum at York in the UK. Kaffe Fassett’s Heritage Quilts is an education in history as much as it is an impressive how-to quilting guide!
Paperback - 152 pages - ©2015
The 16th book in Kaffe's acclaimed series showcases 20 brilliant quilts in the historic location of Fez in Morocco. With its strong rich colors and beautiful mosaics, Fez makes the perfect setting for a brilliant new collection from Kaffe and his chosen designers. Kaffe's own quilts feature new fabrics, including Belle Epoch, an intricate paisley used to great effect in the broad vertical stripes of his Paisley Columns quilt; and Flame Stitch, with its deep zigzags of color showing perfectly in the Strata quilt. For lovers of florals, there are beautiful quilts featuring the Brocade Peony, Gertrude, Joy, and flowery Bouffant fabrics. In addition to the traditional gallery of quilts, all photographed on location in Fez by Debbie Patterson, the book has Kaffe’s wonderfully detailed step-by-step instructions and diagrams for each quilt. Softcover, 144 pages, published in 2014. Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter, and designer of textiles is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. In 1988 he was the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the V&A in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2014
This isn't your grandmother's quilting. Discover a way to decorate and quilt on a grander scale. Soak in the quilt gallery, then construct any of the 20 designs you see. The splendidly diverse designs can be customized with any color combinations your want, and will easily fit into any home. Designs include dotty frames, amber snowball, shadow pinwheel, mirror squares, and more.
Paperback - 148 pages - ©2013
Quilting is a billion dollar industry, with more and more households having at least one quilter in the family. With such an enthusiastic (and growing) audience, it's no wonder that internationally known textile designer and author Kaffe Fassett is announcing the 14th book in his best-selling quilting series. In "Kaffe Quilts Again" readers are treated to 20 all-new versions of Kaffe's favorite patterns--each using the latest range of unique and beautiful Rowan fabrics. Photographed in Bulgaria, against a backdrop of splendid painted houses and wedding-cake churches, each quilt and pattern in the book is an inspiration of vivid color and charm. This flawless how-to guide features an array of new fabrics and expanded colors, and provides complete instruction for creating museum-quality quilts that will become family treasures. Softcover, 144 pages, published in 2012. Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. In 1988 he was the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the V&A in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2012
Discover 20 glorious new quilts that will take you on a journey back in time when you flip through Kaffe Fassett's Quilt Romance.
All the romance of a time gone by is captured in exquisite pastels, set against the dramatic Italianate architecture of a tiny Welsh village -- enchanting patterns that will warm up your home and make wonderful gifts.
Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, here's the 11th book in his series of best-selling quilt patterns.
You'll find pieces designed by the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, Robert Horton -- and introducing Kim McClean, an Australian quilt designer, and teacher.
Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions for creating a museum-quality piece -- plus inside tips and techniques that Fassett has picked up in over 30 years as a textile artist.
And the stunning color photos by Debbie Patterson will inspire you to get going on your first project when you see the artful beauty in each and every piece.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2009
Journey to Provence, France, and take pleasure in 20 beautiful new quilts that feature all the romance of a time gone by. Kaffe Fassett's Quilts en Provence is a study in geometry and color set in the South of France, where narrow streets and vibrantly hued buildings provide a medieval backdrop. Based on Kaffe's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Philip Jacobs, a longtime designer for Rowan who specializes in floral prints. Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are included along with tips and techniques that Kaffe has gathered in his more than 30 years of experience. Every quilter will treasure this next book from an international quilting celebrity.
Paperback - 144 pages - ©2010
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe's bold fabrics and modern color palettes: from "sketching" with fabric swatches to creating mood boards and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured throughout are 18 new quilt patterns and 7 new needlepoints. Hardcover, 224 pages, published in 2016. Kaffe Fassett, an accomplished painter and designer of textiles, is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color. In 1988 he was the first living textile designer to be given a one-person show at the V&A in London. He is a fabric designer for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting and the primary knitwear designer for Rowan Yarns.
Hardcover - 224 pages - ©2016
Hand-crafted by Kaffe Fasett, this colorful quilt is a like sunshine in a blue sky.
Approximate measurements = 70” x 69”
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“Nepenthe is a wonderful and dynamic business in an extraordinary location that provides for our family, and gives us the opportunity to serve our community and guests from around the world. To be stewards to such a unique property and to be able to share it with the rest of the world for generations to come is a great honor and privilege.”
—Kirk Gafill
In celebration of Nepenthe Restaurant’s 70th year—still today a favorite tourist destination on the scenic drive along Highway 1 to Big Sur, California—comes a new edition of My Nepenthe. This revised edition includes stories that capture the interesting history and people, natural disasters, myriad wild tales, delicious recipes, stunning photography, an updated family tree and timeline, and a new essay chronicling the last decade and the start of a new era.
Written by the owners' granddaughter, Romney Steele, who grew up at the restaurant, My Nepenthe is as much about a family enterprise as it is about the Fassett family who opened Nepenthe in 1949, and their legacy as they preserve and manage it today.
Perched on the breathtaking cliffs, 808 feet above the Pacific Ocean, Nepenthe Restaurant boasts sweeping views of the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains and the wild south coast of Monterey County. This legendary location is nestled among native oak trees historic log cabins (now faced by brick) that were once owned by Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. The vibrant seventy-year history on the coast is brought to life through achival black-and-white and contemporary color photography by Sara Remington; a collection of eighty-five recipes from the Fassett family, the restaurant, and the café; stories about the restaurant’s past as a gathering place and noted bohemian haunt for artists and writers; and special sections on the filming of The Sandpiper (1965), which featured scenes from Nepenthe’s iconic terrace, as well as Nepenthe’s unique relationship with the renowned Pisoni winemaking family.
Ultimately, My Nepenthe is a story about food, family, and the culture of place, and how it all unfolds around the table and why that matters, then and now.
While the Bohemians were writing poetry and making Carmel famous, a group of painters, mostly women, were doing the work of building a sustainable arts community that would become Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Jane Gallatin Powers was the “spiritual rock” of the nascent art colony. Her story and artwork has never been published…until now. Jane Gallatin Powers was the great-great-grandmother of Erin Lee Gafill. Erin went on a decades long journey unearthing Jane’s story, and has created this stunning book about Jane’s life.
Check out this article about Erin and the book by The Monterey Herald.
Color Duets is a new book of original artwork, textiles, and family stories. It memorializes a series of artist retreats shared by Kaffe Fassett and his niece, Erin Lee Gafill over the last twelve years.
Two artists in the thick of noted careers celebrate beauty through color and pattern. Each works tirelessly to create work expressing their individual visions, while touring the world evangelizing to the faithful their message: “You, too are a creative spirit.”
For over twelve years, they have come together each May in the home where they both spent their formative years. They retreat to a cabin in a redwood grove across the highway from Nepenthe in Big Sur, California. In this stolen week, they sit side by side, surrounded by palettes, easels, brushes, and paints. They observe and render the nuance of color and form as the canyon light illuminates selected groups of vases, pots, and flowers.
World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration
With successes like Bold Blooms and Dreaming in Color, the latest book from Kaffe Fassett brings together all the best elements of his work and life. Kaffe Fassett in the Studio will offer an in-depth look at his work and where he finds inspiration, paying particular attention to his color work. He’ll also showcase some of his greatest designs in the areas of needlework, patchwork, and knitting, as well as provide three to four new patterns in each of these areas. Lastly, Fassett will speak to his fabric design and painting processes. He remains an icon in the fashion and craft worlds. He partners with brands such as Coach and is regularly featured in the pages of Vogue. Fassett’s brilliant use of color sets his work apart from other artists, and any collection of his work is a must-have among fans and beyond.
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A companion publication to Recipes for living in Big Sur. A “more-than-a-recipe” cookbook about challenges, loss, triumphs and new beginnings when facing wild fires, slides and extended highway closures on the Big Sur coast in California.
The Big Sur Historical Society was founded in 1978 to preserve and promote Big Sur’s rich cultural heritage. Over the years, BSHS has grown to an organization with over 100 members, an Archive building, and a museum located in the historic Ranch House at Andrew Molera State Park. BSHS gratefully acknowledges the cooperation of Post Ranch Inn and the California Department of Parks and Recreation in making space available for our Archive and Museum.
In the winter of 1980-81, six Big Sur women were inspired to create a fund that would sustain the fledgling Big Sur Historical Society in its work of preserving local history. Come January, the call went out to the Big Sur community asking for favorite recipes as well as for diaries, memoirs, photographs, legends and stories of life in Big Sur. The recipes came pouring in as folks searched through photograph albums and old recipe files. By April there was enough material for several books. A pattern finally emerged from the diary excerpts and reminiscences: six overlapping categories evolved into chapter headings: Living Off the Land, Food from the Sea, Self-Sufficiency, The Simple Life, Starting from Scratch and Big Sur Hospitality. The material was selected to express the diversity of life styles that found room to exist in Big Sur. The reader will discover that this is not an ordinary cookbook. Some of the recipes are vague about amounts or ingredients, reflecting the awareness that creative cooks use what they've got on hand. A few of the recipes are artifacts, included to offer a flavor of life as it used to be in Big Sur. Most of the recipes have been taste tested, and the result is a unique blend of history and recipes, expressive of the art of living as practiced in Big Sur. Soft cover, 156 pages, published in 1981 and reissued in 2020, lovingly compiled by the women of the Big Sur Historical Society: Pat Addelman, Judith Goodman, Mary Harrington, Clair Chappellet, Ruth Harlan, and Beverly Newell.
How do we find love? How do we live and love fully? And can we find healing and purpose after loss?
In her quest to understand love and healing, Alison van Diggelen explores how empathy, self-love and personal growth can transform ordinary lives into extraordinary ones, distrust into loving intimacy, and grief into purpose. The Love Project looks at a community through the lens of love - romantic, familial, platonic -- and the quiet, yet powerful bonds we share with community and nature.
With candor and compassion, these real love stories reveal how people overcome challenges, grief, trauma, and societal prejudice. From the windswept beaches of Carmel to moments of quiet self-discovery in neighbors' homes, each story reminds us of the human spirit's resiliency and capacity for growth and connection.
Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own journey of self-improvement or the comfort of knowing you are not alone, The Love Project offers a gentle guide to finding love and hope, living authentically, and embracing life's most transformative moments.
An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee.
Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees.
May turned to her grandfather and the art of beekeeping as an escape from her troubled reality. Her mother had receded into a volatile cycle of neurosis and despair and spent most days locked away in the bedroom. It was during this pivotal time in May’s childhood that she learned to take care of herself, forged an unbreakable bond with her grandfather and opened her eyes to the magic and wisdom of nature.
The bees became a guiding force in May’s life, teaching her about family and community, loyalty and survival and the unequivocal relationship between a mother and her child. Part memoir, part beekeeping odyssey, The Honey Bus is an unforgettable story about finding home in the most unusual of places, and how a tiny, little-understood insect could save a life.
By the author of the award-winning memoir The Honey Bus, a bittersweet picture book about a lonesome and fearful girl who finds herself at home with her grandfather and his honeybees
Living with grandpa and his thousands of honeybees, a girl learns to overcome her fears of getting stung, how to spin comb, and that honey tastes sweet and sometimes bitter, like love.
Sometimes family is whom you find yourself in a hive with. Inspired by the author’s experience of moving in with her grandparents as a child, My Hive resonates gently with themes of alternative families, generational wisdom and connection, facing one’s fears, and finding one’s home in the unlikeliest of places.
In 1947, Nancy Hopkins left her childhood home in Berkeley, California, to join her husband, Samuel Hopkins, in their newly-built home in Big Sur. Their simple, redwood home, three miles up a narrow dirt road, was perched high on a ridge overlooking the Big Sur coast. As Nancy settled in and raised her children, she chronicled her country life in letters to her parents. Writing about what she loved most-her husband and children, the books she read, the nature that surrounded her, her pleasures at home and with friends, the Big Sur community’s social gatherings-she captured a time and place. Her letters describe Big Sur in the 1950s, a time when “you could drive to ‘town’ 30 miles north on Highway 1, and not pass a single other car along the way.”
Herb Evans raised himself on the streets of Brooklyn. He forged a path into the greater world, first on a Navy submarine, later in theaters, night clubs, and restaurants in the Village, on Third Avenue, on Broadway, in Malibu, and eventually, in Big Sur. Through this collection of essays and reflections, Herb traces this path from Brooklyn to Big Sur, on a journey that has shaped his life through work. Betty Smith told the tale of a tree that grew in Brooklyn, Frank McCourt wove the saga of Angela’s Ashes. Here, Evans has his own stories to tell.
A restaurant is show business, and the bar is the stage. A bartender is the talent, the stage manager, and the director all rolled into one. Everybody wants to know the bartender. Herb’s start in the business came at 80 Warren Street in Manhattan. Each day he’d be sent to a new venue, a new job. He always had work, because he never said no. Delivery boy, sandwich guy, griddle cook, waiter, or bartender. He’d get the gig and take the stage. Herb finished his career in Big Sur at Nepenthe, one of the world’s most beautiful sets. What lay between lies within.
Paperback - 308 pages
Published April 6,2019
Romancing the Sur by Linda Sonrisa Jones, tells of the passion it takes to embrace the chaos, impermanence and wild beauty of life on the Big Sur coast. Up a dirt road, on the ridge Henry Miller called home, you'll find views of the lunar goddess, lupine blossom sorbet, and bathing in a claw-foot tub as condors soar above. There are also life-changing wildfires, sneaky rattlesnakes, and a host of marvelous eccentric characters with wisdom to share. “Linda Sonrisa’s writing, like a car she once had, is convertible—she converts her experiences of Big Sur so that we get to step into her rural, effervescent life. She’ll take you for a spin in her red Miata along the highway's tight curves and you too will find that “everything is beautiful again.” Get right up close to her experience of the transformation of fire into ash into gratitude. Here’s a writer who listens with such care that she can hear a friend’s sadness in a raven’s voice and his joy in singing finches. If we could all live our lives with such attention the world would be a better place. If we could all write like this, wouldn’t that be something!” Patrice Vecchione, author, Step into Nature: Nurturing Imagination & Spirit in Everyday Life
Corn Hollow: A Journey of Sorrow and Triumph by LaVerne Hillis McLeod
Discover a never-experienced fictitious story of growing up in the agrarian South during the Civil Rights era. Set in the farming community of Corn Hollow, Tennessee, the story takes place from the early 1950's to early 1970's. Corn Hollow is told through the young African American protagonist, Tamara Banks, as she grows up with a question. While in the process of seeking answers, she stumbles upon various encounters of injustice; of race and gender, incest and poverty, alcoholism and prostitution.
Paperback: 300 pages
Published: November 15, 2016
Written sometime after Jack Kerouac's best-known works, Big Sur follows his comedown from a carefree youth and unwanted fame. After staying for several weeks in a cabin in the northern California town of Big Sur, Kerouac undertook a mature confrontation with some of his most troubling emotional issues, including struggles with alcoholism, addiction and insecurity. He records his changing states of consciousness and powerful moments of epiphany. Big Sur is a challenging and poignant book by one of America's most influential authors. Paperback, 224 pages, published in 2011. Jack Kerouac is a central figure of the Beat Generation and was an American novelist and poet. He is recognized for his method of spontaneous prose. Thematically, his work covers topics such as spirituality, jazz, promiscuity, drugs, poverty and travel. He became an underground celebrity and, with other beats, a progenitor of the hippie movement, although he remained antagonistic toward some of its politically radical elements.
Tales from the Moon by Rosalia Moon Webster
“Tales from the Moon is my spell book.
Poems are mantras moving emotional energy through us. Recipes for love and earth power. Reciting resets us. Read of nature, reverence, friendship, and strong women. Relate to these experiences of comfort, confidence, and respect.
Fairytales from my lifetime in majestic Big Sur fill these pages.
This poetic legend spans from my unique childhood in nature, to remaining an inimitable adult in the same wilds. Writings hail healing, creativity, remembrance, forgiveness and triumph. Bold and brave recounts of love and hope, of shadows and scars. Fears become courage; our beast becomes our beauty mark.
Ritual, initiation, celebration, and awareness are written into daily life. This practice cultivates connectivity with humanity and earth. Dancing between mountains and technology spinning stories into live shows. Belly dancers, acrobats, fire spinners, bubble blowers, stunt women, and a wordsmith comprise the old-world performance troupe BiG SuRCuS to embody my lore.”
Sharing is my responsibility and pleasure.
These fables become the live shows of BiG SuRCuS.
love Rosalia Moon Webster
For bookings contact www.bigsurcus.com
Beloved Forest Feast author Erin Gleeson is back with a love letter to travel and delicious vegetarian food from her home state of California!
For years, Forest Feast fans have loved Erin Gleeson’s effortless California-style vegetarian cooking, made in her beautiful cabin in the woods. Now, Gleeson takes an extended road trip around California, staying in unique cabin dwellings along the way and showing readers the beauty and incredible food of the Golden State she knows so well. The Forest Feast Road Trip showcases 100 vegetarian recipes, all inspired by her family’s journey by car through a stunningly geographically diverse setting. Each chapter focuses on a different region of California, depicted in Gleeson’s signature aesthetic of atmospheric photography, charming watercolor illustrations, and mouthwatering recipes drawn from the fresh, local produce found in each location. Gleeson visits the stunning Big Sur coastline, the giant redwoods on the coast of Mendocino, the desert of Joshua Tree, the mountains of Lake Tahoe, the tropical beaches of Santa Barbara, the cliffs of Yosemite National Park, and everywhere in between. In each location, Gleeson and her family stay in design-forward cabins, host dinner parties, and explore local attractions, providing tips for readers who may want to take a California road trip of their own.
With its sense of wanderlust and its fresh take on the vegetarian cookbook, The Forest Feast Road Trip is an essential addition to this bestselling series.
Previously published as California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Prints, Poetry, and History, this volume captures the beauty of the California coast from Mendocino, Point Reyes, and the San Francisco Bay down through Carmel, Big Sur, Santa Barbara, and Santa Monica. Woodcut artist Tom Killion’s prints combine exquisite color with dynamic composition to portray the coast’s ever-changing moods and diverse formations: storm tides crashing at Point Lobos, serene moonlit coves at Mendocino, fog encircling the Golden Gate Bridge. Deepening our experience are poetry and prose from Gary Snyder, as well as selections from Native Californian traditional stories, accounts of travelers, and poems by Robinson Jeffers, Robert Hass, and Jaime de Angulo. As Tamalpais Walking and The High Sierra of California did for lovers of mountains, California’s Wild Coast will delight anyone who has seen (or wants to see) the meeting of land and the Pacific.
Paperback, 208 pages, published in 2020
The Alchemy of Possibility: Reinventing Your Personal Mythology
by Carolyn Mary Kleefeld
Alchemy is at once a universal handbook for creative growth and an intimate record of one artist s passionate journey to the edges of perception. It is possessed of a chant-like quality, and like a chant, its subtle powers gather by accretion to a final message that is both transcendent and ultimately useful. Each chapter is introduced with an original full-color painting paired with text and poetry; each group is further keyed into an I Ching hexagram or tarot card. These multiple forms provide the basis for an interactive reading, inviting you into a remapping of your own journey. The book moves through themes that are practical such as Leadership, to more inspirational matters such as Fanning Our Unique Flame. Not since Blake and Chagall has an individual successfully combined multi-media forms into an evocative integrated whole. What Natalie Goldberg s Writing Down the Bones did for the craft of creative writing, The Alchemy of Possibility does for the process of creative work in general. For every working artist, and for every person who wants to live artfully, Alchemy is a work of living inspiration. It promises to take a unique place in the spiritual libraries of seekers everywhere.
263 Pages
Published 1998
Paperback
Soul Seeds: Revelations & Drawings
by Carolyn Mary Kleefeld
Cultural Writing. Inspiration. With a foreword by Laura Huxley. SOUL SEEDS, an inspirational book of succinctly-expressed philosophical insights, accompanied by a series of intuitively imaginative drawings, provides a shift in perspective that awakens and frees the spirit when the mind is stuck in culturally-conditioned ways of thinking. It can help to transform fear into conscious creation, re-vitalize imagination, and renew a sense of wonder, romance and innocence. In this rushed world, the power of these insights is in their brevity; readers can peruse the book as they wish, even using it as an oracle by posing a question and then opening it at random to see what fresh insight may be gleaned, rather than reading it cover-to-cover. "Carolyn Mary Kleefeld writes from a well of perception that is rare and rises from deep within. Each observation, each short passage from her book SOUL SEEDS is a flash of insight that strikes to our very hearts"--Evelyne Blau.
91 Pages
Published 2008
Paperback
Carolyn Mary Kleefeld: Visions from Big Sur
This book is the catalog to accompany the exhibition, Carolyn Mary Kleefeld: Visions from Big Sur, organized by the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University by curator and director, Michael Zakian, PhD.
It is a full-scale overview of the visual art of Carolyn Mary Kleefeld. It covers twenty-five years, from 1983 to 2008, and includes drawings and paintings in all media, ranging from ink and watercolor to acrylic and oil. It includes biographical information in the context of the art and includes critical commentary of Carolyn’s many genres, ranging from cosmic abstractions to expressionism to figurative to linear fantasies.
“Ms Kleefeld's work goes beyond ordinary landscape. She's a spiritual artist who paints the Divine Female Goddess/space aliens/fantasy birds/temples. Her use of color and form is mesmerizing.”
118 pages
Published 2008
Paperback
The Divine Kiss: An Exhibit of Paintings and Poems in Honor of David Campagna
by Carolyn Mary Kleefeld
The Divine Kiss expresses in imagery and poetry the sacred merging of love into the realm of the Beloved, manifesting and celebrating the divine.
An exhibit catalog of Carolyn’s shows, inspired by David Campagna, at the Santa Barbara and the Shreveport Karpeles Manuscript Museum and Library, the book includes 15 full-color images and 15 poems, each of which resonates with the corresponding painting.
48 Pages
Published 2014
Paperback
Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Burano has a collection of 19 great projects exquisitely photographed on location in Burano, a tiny island in Italy’s Venetian archipelago.
In this 22nd instalment of Kaffe Fassett’s ever-popular series of patchwork and quilting books, the quilts have been photographed on location in Burano, a tiny island in Italy’s Venetian archipelago, famous for its lace-making but also for its brilliantly painted houses in myriad jewel colours.
The colourful house walls, sometimes distressed and occasionally decorated with murals, form the backdrop along with the canals, bridges, and boats of this special Venetian Island, to another wonderful selection of new quilt designs from Kaffe and the designers and makers of the Kaffe Fassett Studio.
The collection of 19 quilts features both new fabric designs from the Kaffe Collective and some of the Classics. Bali Brocade, for example, makes a fantastic background to Kaffe’s sumptuous Shimmer Star quilt (one for the more experienced quilters), with its ripples of pattern in contrasting prints. His two versions of the very simple quilt, suitable for first-timers, come in two very different colourways. Hot Steps is a riot of colour – “a technicolour dream of a quilt” according to Kaffe – whereas by contrast its sister quilt, Cool Steps in dusty blues, greens and greys offers a delightfully subtle blend of tones. Liza Prior Lucy’s rich and dark Turkish Coffee quilt, with its hint of Eastern promise, fussy cuts Kaffe’s new Turkish Delight fabric to brilliant effect.
The gallery of location shots of quilts, exquisitely photographed by Debbie Patterson, is followed by the flat shots, with detailed instructions and diagrams, plus templates were used. A practical know-how section covers all the information needed by less experienced quilters.
For more of Kaffe’s beautiful art, please click here.
Journey to Provence, France, and take pleasure in 20 beautiful new quilts that feature all the romance of a time gone by. Kaffe Fassett's Quilts en Provence is a study in geometry and color set in the South of France, where narrow streets and vibrantly hued buildings provide a medieval backdrop. Based on Kaffe's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Philip Jacobs, a longtime designer for Rowan who specializes in floral prints. Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are included along with tips and techniques that Kaffe has gathered in his more than 30 years of experience. Every quilter will treasure this next book from an international quilting celebrity.
Paperback - 144 pages
This painting was created on the front steps of The Phoenix during Easter of 2016. It features the view looking south along the Big Sur coast. The mountains of the Santa Lucia range have been painted purple and they cascade into a sea the color of a Robin’s egg. The late afternoon light illuminates puffy white clouds, casting deep shadows from the nearby trees as the hills lighten into a warm, golden brown.
This limited edition fine art print is produced in Erin's studio to her specifications. They are printed on watercolor paper using a process that will last a lifetime. The print size is the outside paper dimension. The image size is approximately 8x10" or 16x12" for the two print sizes.
Umbrellas at Nepenthe V is an bright and colorful painting depicting the multi-colored umbrellas that have stood on Nepenthe’s deck on sunny days for years.
The original painting is 40″ x 30″ and is available at The Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe in Big Sur.
This fine art print is printed, hand trimmed, inspected, signed and numbered in the artist’s studio.
This limited edition fine art print is produced in Erin's studio to her specifications. They are printed on watercolor paper using a process that will last a lifetime. The print sizes (11x14” or 16×20”) is the outside paper dimension. The image size is approximately 8x10" or 16x12" for the two print sizes.
This limited edition fine art print is produced in Erin's studio to her specifications. They are printed on watercolor paper using a process that will last a lifetime. The print size (11x14” or 16x20”) is the outside paper dimension. The image size is approximately 8x10" or 16x12" for the two print sizes.
This painting of the view from Nepenthe's deck was created during the autumn season. The warm, vibrant colors and strong composition are a beautiful reminder of the view overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia Mountain Range.
This limited edition fine art print is produced in Erin's studio to her specifications. They are printed on watercolor paper using a process that will last a lifetime. The print size (11x14” or 16x20”) is the outside paper dimension. The image size is approximately 8x10" or 16x12" for the two print sizes.
Take a little piece of Nepenthe with you wherever you go! Our shirt comes in two colors and features the Nepenthe logo in the center of the shirt. 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Shirts are a unisex size and crew neck style.
Take a little piece of Nepenthe with you wherever you go! Our shirt comes in two colors and features the Nepenthe logo in the center of the shirt. 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Shirts are a unisex size and crew neck style.
This cozy crewneck will keep you nice and warm and features vintage Nepenthe lettering. 100% cotton. They are a unisex size.
This white coffee mug has the Nepenthe logo on one side and the definition of the word Nepenthe on the other: "Nepenthe - 1. an elixir or draft (or the plant yielding it) mentioned by ancient writers as capable of bringing forgetfulness of sorrow or trouble 2. anything inducing easeful forgetfulness."
Holds approximately 15 oz.
The perfect market bag for adventures, special lunches, and on the go travel. Featuring soft leather handles, a tough and spill-proof inner lining, and a look that goes well with everything. Each market bag is made from 100% natural golden jute fiber harvested in Bangladesh, with a water resistant lining, and leather straps reinforced by antique nickel rivets. 2 sizes available with our Nepenthe logo featured on the front.
Petite Market Bag
Dimensions: 12.5" wide, 9.5" high, 5.5" deep, 3.5" drop, with a 5" x 6" interior pocket
Strong: Can hold over 50 pounds
Large Market Bag:
Dimensions: 13" wide, 18" high, 8" deep, 3.5" handle drop, with a 6" x 7" inside pocket
Strong: Can hold over 100 pounds
Our stemless wine glass has the Nepenthe logo etched in black on one side.
Holds approximately 11oz.
Our Nepenthe baseball caps will keep the sun out of your eyes, and keep you looking sharp. Each cotton cap comes with an adjustable buckle on the back and features the Nepenthe logo. Please select your color. $24 each
Weathered Cotton Outback Hat with Chin Cord
- cotton
- Imported
- Hand Wash
- Weathered cotton gives the hat a rugged, broken-in look, Fabric: 52% cotton/48% polyester
- Interior brow band and lining absorbs sweat and provides a smooth surface next to the skin
- Broad, shapable brim provides 360° of shade and protection for face, ears and nape,Width Of Brim 2.7 inches
- With a UPF 50+ rating, the hat provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
- Adjustable chin strap secures the hat when the winds pick up
Size Chart
Manufacturer size Head Size (in inches)
Small 21 1/4 - 21 5/8
Medium 22 - 22 1/2
Large 22 3/4 - 23 1/4
X-Large 23 5/8 - 24
Over many years Matthew Glasby has become a leading carver of Jade jewelry. From intricately carved pendants to incredibly thin, light earrings, he transforms the beautiful mineral into true works of art. His inspirations for jade motifs include the natural beauty of the California coast as well as the melting pot of cultures that reside there. Please contact the store for additional styles.
Learn more about Matt on our Meet our Artists page!
Styles are listed in the drop-down menu from the left to right.
Big Sur Jade Rectangle Earrings, Sterling Silver Wires, 1 7/8” tall x 3/8” wide.
Big Sur Jade Oval Earrings, Sterling Silver Wires, 1 3/4” tall x 7/8” wide.
Big Sur Jade Triangle Earrings, Sterling Silver Wires, 1 3/4” tall x 3/4” wide.
*Each of these items ships “Signature Required" and all sizes are approximate.
*Call or write us if you would like details of other pieces of Matt’s work currently in our collection.
Over many years Matthew Glasby has become a leading carver of Jade jewelry. From intricately carved pendants to incredibly thin, light earrings, he transforms the beautiful mineral into true works of art. His inspirations for jade motifs include the natural beauty of the California coast as well as the melting pot of cultures that reside there. Please contact the store for additional styles.
Learn more about Matt on our Meet our Artists page!
Styles are listed in the drop-down menu from the left to right.
British Columbian Disc Jade Earrings, 1" diameter.
Siberian Fan Jade Earrings, 1 5/8" tall x 1 5/8" wide.
Old Source Burmese Jade Earrings, 1 5/8" tall x 1" wide.
*Each of these items ship “Signature Required" and all sizes are approximate.
*Call or write us if you would like details of other pieces of Matt’s work currently in our collection.
Way back around 1999, The Phoenix Shop started representing the “inspirational quote” jewelry of Kathy Bransfield. Kathy’s pieces feature a variety of famous and “not so” famous quotes stamped in sterling silver, with a 22-karat gold plated brass cover providing a unique decorative touch. Almost twenty years later Kathy’s jewelry is still touching the hearts of our guests visiting from around the world.
(Necklaces listed clockwise from left)
“The sea once it casts its spell - holds one in its net of wonder forever.” Jacques Cousteau.
Wave symbol in brass, 0.81” diameter, $85.00“We all shine differently”
Sunburst symbol, 0.63” diameter, $90“With brave wings she flies”
Feather symbol, 2.13” long, $110.00“Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Compass Rose symbol, 1” diam. $105.00
*Each of these items ship “Signature Required" and all sizes are approximate.
*Call or write us if you would like details of other pieces of Kathy’s work currently in our collection.
Kevin and Deborah Healy have been making Kaleidoscopes since the early 1990's. The first Kaleidoscopes they remember were the cardboard toys passed among friends in some endless childhood summer under the willow trees between stickball games or tea parties.
Each working kaleidoscope is filled with tiny bits of recycled glass and sea glass making each piece truly one of a kind. The interior shots are just an example of what your unique piece will look like when you gaze through it.
From left to right:
Filagree "Mini" Kaleidoscope - Sterling Silver 1" long on a 24" box chain - $275
Spiral Kaleidoscope - Sterling Silver 1 1/4" long on a 24" box chain - $320
Annodized Colorful Kaleidoscope - Anodized Aluminum in Blue or Red 1 1/8" long on a 30" thin box chain - $165 each
*Each of these items ships “Signature Required" and all sizes are approximate.
*Call or write us if you would like details of other pieces of the Healy’s work currently in our collection.
If you visit Big Sur enough times eventually you may very well have your very own UFO experience. Many of us who live here surely have!
To celebrate Big Sur's curious "history" of UFO sightings the Phoenix Shop's jewelry department has acquired these amazing flying saucer earrings from Chickenscratch Jewelry, aka Lisa and Scott Cylinder. They are so realistic that you may find UFO investigators swarming around you with infrared cameras and ultrasonic detectors. That's not SO bad!
These Space Invader earrings are just one example of Lisa and Scott's jewelry currently adorning our jewelry department. Colorful, whimsical and just plain fun....we're happy to present their work for your consideration!
Space Invader Earrings 7/8 " w. X 1 1/4" t. (including the mysterious green ray.) $150.00
*Each of these items ships “Signature Required" and all sizes are approximate.
Phoenix at Nepenthe by Rich Owens
The driftwood Phoenix, carved by legendary local artist Edmund Kara, stands as if ready to take flight into the vibrant blue skies. The patio contrasts in a deep rich red, while Nepenthe rests; quiet in the early morning before the rush of visitors come to soak in the expansive and beautiful views.
Family photographer Rich Owens debuts at the Phoenix Shop with this spectacular image of the view of the Phoenix Bird in front of Nepenthe.
Rich holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and has traveled extensively in Asia, specifically Vietnam and Thailand, for the past twenty years.
His photography reflects deep seeing, a love of place, and a unique ability to capture the most sublime and fleeting moments.
This 16" X 20" image is printed on acid-free fiber paper, framed in a black wooden frame and is a limited edition of 150. The image is also available unframed and rolled in a tube.
Nepenthe Fireside at Sunset by Rich Owens
The southern hills of Big Sur lie bathed in the golden light of sunset, while a cozy fire burns in the outdoor fireplace, waiting for guests to gather, eat and enjoy the magic of a Big Sur evening.
Family photographer Rich Owens debuts at the Phoenix Shop with this spectacular image of the view looking south at sunset.
Rich holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and has traveled extensively in Asia, specifically Vietnam and Thailand, for the past twenty years.
His photography reflects deep seeing, a love of place, and a unique ability to capture the most sublime and fleeting moments.
This 16" X 20" image is printed on acid-free fiber paper, framed in a black wooden frame and is a limited edition of 150. The image is also available unframed and rolled in a tube.
Dinner at Nepenthe by Rich Owens
Family photographer Rich Owens captures an incredible image of the Nepenthe patio at sunset, the vibrant red reflecting the golden sheen of a beautiful sunset.
Rich holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and has traveled extensively in Asia, specifically Vietnam and Thailand, for the past twenty years.
His photography reflects deep seeing, a love of place, and a unique ability to capture the most sublime and fleeting moments.
This 16" X 20" image is printed on acid-free fiber paper, framed in a black wooden frame and is a limited edition of 150. The image is also available unframed and rolled in a tube.
Golden Rays at Nepenthe by Rich Owens
A stunning photograph of the Santa Lucia mountains as seen from Nepenthe. A golden burst of early morning light cascades over the land, illuminating and gilding the moody clouds. The forest stands as a silent silhouette in the quiet of early morning.
Family photographer Rich Owens debuts at the Phoenix Shop with this spectacular image of the view looking south from Nepenthe at daybreak.
Rich holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and has traveled extensively in Asia, specifically Vietnam and Thailand, for the past twenty years.
His photography reflects deep seeing, a love of place, and a unique ability to capture the most sublime and fleeting moments.
This 16" X 20" image is printed on acid-free fiber paper, framed in a black wooden frame and is a limited edition of 150. The image is also available unframed and rolled in a tube.
Bixby Bridge, Northern View by Caitlin Reclusado
Available in two sizes
5X7 image in 8X10 Matte
8X10 image in 11X14 Matte
Signed and numbered, limited edition of 50 in each size
Hummingbird at Big Sur Bakery by Caitlin Reclusado
Available in two sizes
5X7 image in 8X10 Matte
8X10 image in 11X14 Matte
Signed and numbered, limited edition of 50 in each size
Foggy Coast, Big Sur by Caitlin Reclusado
Available in two sizes
5X7 image in 8X10 Matte
8X10 image in 11X14 Matte
Signed and numbered, limited edition of 50 in each size
In Nepenthe, a unique essence exists. Sorrow is chased away, dancing feet reveal the wild and earthy aromas of the forest, soft petals fall on wood floors built above the sea, and travelers surrender to the mystery of the immortal tranquility. This blend features essential oils of vetiver, cedarwood, rose, patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, benzoin & neroli.
Made exclusively by Moss Botanicals for Nepenthe
Roll-On: 10 ml.
Body Mist: 4 oz.
Body Oil: 2 oz.
Handmade in Big Sur.
Organic blend of Bees Wax, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils. Some oils are locally distilled.
Available in:
Lotus & Clove
Local Sage & Rosemary
How To Use:
Lip Balm
Make-up Remover
Wound Healing
All Over Moisturizer
Nustad Family Ranch is a family-grown collection of florals and apothecary goods inspired by the French countryside and California’s coast. Their organic goat milk lotion is crafted for those who seek natural skincare that truly delivers, especially if you have sensitive skin, or severe dryness. Rich in essential vitamins A, B6, B12, and E, as well as skin-loving proteins and triglycerides, this handmade goat milk lotion helps to hydrate, nourish, and soften even the most sensitive skin.
Wild Magnolia: magnolia, lily of the valley, freesia, grapefruit, and plum
Mysterious Fig: leafy greens, grapefruit, cassis, Mediterranean fig, jasmine, honey, cedar-wood, musk, and amber
Redwood Forest: earthy oakmoss with green vetiver, vanilla and nutmeg.
Two sizes available: 8oz with pump or 4oz in a jar.
Handmade in Aptos CA, P&D Botanicals believes fragrance should be intentional, transparent, and made with care. Their clean fragrance soaps are scented with high-quality clean fragrances, thoughtfully selected to be free of parabens, phthalates, and other commonly avoided ingredients. These fragrances allow for a broader, more expressive scent palette while maintaining a cleaner, more mindful standard. These soaps are carefully formulated, thoughtfully crafted, and made with the same commitment to quality.
Hot Process Soap Ingredients: Saponified Oils - Coconut Oil, fully sustainable Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sea salt, Essential/Fragrance oils. 4.5oz Bar
California Forest- With Yellow Brazilian Clay & Kaolin Clay. Grit: None. Woodsy Pine Notes
Gardenia Jasmine- With Dried Jasmine, Pink Cornflower and Kaolin clay. Grit: None. Gentle Floral Notes.
Seaside Plumeria - With Dried Cornflower & Kaolin clay Grit: None. Bright Sweet Floral Notes
Apricot Orange Freesia- With Dried Orange, Floral Confetti and Kaolin clay. Grit: None. Subtle Sweet Citrus Notes
Locally made right here in Big Sur, Dream Mist will transform your your home into a peaceful oasis.
Mist your pillow for a lovely nights sleep.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Sandalwood & Lavender Natural Fragrance Oil, Organic Eucalyptus, Sage & Pink Peppercorn Essential Oils, Vegetable Glycerin
2 oz Spray Bottle
These incredible balms are handcrafted by Virginia Boone, and each one is based on recipes passed down to her by her family and their Navajo traditions. Each tin contains .75oz.
Palo Santo: Created from the essential oils of the sacred Palo Santo trees, this balm was created with the intention of protecting you while you face the challenges on life’s path. Rub onto the temples or the base of the nose to inhale the scent.
Ingredients: Organic Palo Santo essential oil (Bursera Graveolens), organic Cupuacu butter (rainforest butter, Manteiga de Cupuacu), organic Carnauba wax (Copernica Cerifera), beeswax, and a blend of organic oils (sunflower, coconut, macadamia nut and jojoba), t-50 Vitamin E oil. Store in a cool, dry place.
Red Earth Paint: The gorgeous red tones in this organic makeup comes from Chiih, a naturally occurring red Earth pigment. Chiih is a word the comes from the Navajo language. Virginia’s grandmother used to wear it as a sunblock when she was herding sheep. It was also used in Pow Wow dances as face paint, for for protection amongst the Navajo. It is best used as a blush or a rouge.
Ingredients: Chiih (red earth pigment), organic rose hip seed oil, organic coconut oil, organic cocoa butter, organic jojoba oil, beeswax/palm wax (Copernicia Prunifer), T-50 Vitamin E oil. Store in a cool, dry place.
Rose Balm: The Rose Otto oil used in this balm is produced in Bulgaria, and is a truly amazing oil. The Ecuadorian grown cocoa butter adds a chocolate center that is organic and healing on it’s own. This moisturizing balm also has organic rose hip seed oil that is excellent for aging or mature skin. Apply to the face or hands, or wherever else you need.
Ingredients: Natural rose otto oil (Rosa Damascene), organic rose hip seed oil, organic coconut oil, organic cocoa butter, organic jojoba oil, beeswax/palm wax (Copernicia Prunifer), T-50 Vitamin E oil. Store in a cool, dry place.
Skin Healing Salve: This salve was created with a variety of wild-crafted plants that can help alleviate the symptoms of a wide variety of skin ailments and help speed the healing process.
Ingredients: Organic wild-crafted chaparral (Larrea Tridentata), organic wild-crafted osha (Ligusticum Porter), organic wild-crafted goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis), organic wild-crafted calendula flower, a blend of organic oils (sunflower, coconut, avocado and jojoba), shea nut butter, kukui nut oil, beeswax and T-50 Vitamin E oil. Store in a cool, dry place.
Encased in a matte black box and illuminated in gold designs, these four perfumes have been blended with care and hand-poured by Spitfire Girl in Austin, Texas. Each perfume is crafted with care using the highest quality ingredients sourced from around the world. Add some mystery and magic to your scent collection with these perfumes. Spitfire Girl fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with an 80% alcohol / 20% perfume blend to deliver lasting wear.
The Potion Collection is inspired by and rooted in the ancient Egyptian art of perfume making, reimagined for the modern age as potions of power, renewal, and intention.
Love:Bergamot, Iris, White Rose, Vetiver, and Musk.
Fortune: Lime Blossom, Green Tea, Fresh Cyclamen and Asian Vanilla.
Seduction: Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Sweet Patchouli, Amber, Agar Wood.
Goddess: Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Tuberose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and White Musk.
Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water/Eau), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.
Inspired by the wild west and mixed by hand, each of these colognes are sure to make you feel like the wind is in your hair and the road is open before your feet. 50 ml Glass Bottle, mixed by Hand. Fine Fragrance. Paraben Free.
Cowboy Cadillac
Notes of bergamot, citrus, jasmine, cardamom, musk, sandalwood
Dark Horse
Notes of: spring mint, citrus, orchard, tonka bean, cedar, rainforest, oakmoss, musk
Remuda
Notes of: bergamot, lavender, jasmine, cedar, musk, forest, sandalwood
Handmade in Monterey, California. Mayari Metaphysical focuses on quality, care, and sustainability, always aiming to craft offerings that are accessible, natural, and as eco-conscious as possible.
Breathe and Balance: Blend of Laurel, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lemon, Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Revensara promote clear airways and supports the respiratory and immune systems.
Warmth and Wellness: Blend of cinnamon, rosemary, and clove to promote warmth, boost circulation, enhance focus, and provide a sense of grounding and comfort.
Relax and Relief: Blend of Wintergreen, camphor, and peppermint have been used to promote blood circulation and relieve discomfort. Eucalyptus and peppermint aid in decongestion, while lavender is renowned for its soothing effects.
Calm and Clarity: Blend of Lavender and cedarwood essential oils are renowned for their ability to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Frankincense is celebrated for creating a soothing and uplifting atmosphere.
Directions: Always perform a patch test when trying a new product to check for allergens. Apply to pulse points such as wrists and temples to foster a sense of calm. Do not use internally.
Net wt. 0.34 oz
A 5-Oil Super blend For Sublimely Soft Skin. Apply as a daily nourishing treatment day, night, or whenever skin needs an instant glow boost. For ultimate hydration, apply to just cleansed skin post-shower or bath.
Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Sunflower Oil , & Jojoba Oil
Mermaid - Infused with notes of beach jasmine, sea salt, and orange blossom.
Island Girl - Infused with notes of Waikiki blossom, golden musk, and sunkissed tiare.
Maui Glow - Infused with notes of Maui sea salt, sand blossom, and sun touched mandarin.
150 ml (5 ounces)
Each of these bar soaps are biodegradable and cold-processed. They combine sustainably sourced and organic oils for a naturally mild formula that leaves your skin soft and hydrated! Enjoy a little bit of the essence of the forest and the land every time you wash.
Scent notes:
Big Sur = soft wild ginger, minty earth, dew laden cypress, ocean mist.
Coastal Pine = crunchy pine needles, citrusy conifer, salted driftwood, soft ocean air.
Redwood Mist = sweet coastal air, fresh cool rain, fog drenched forest.
White Sage = herbaceous earth, spicy resin, bright musk.
L’Aromarine Scents for Men and Women
50 ml (1.6 ounces)
Vanille - An intoxicating and rich gourmand Vanilla Bean scent that is reminiscent of spun sugar and warm cookies.
Oceane - An aromatic aquatic fragrance reminiscent of a gentle sea breeze with mineral sea salt notes.
Rose - A romantic scent reminiscent of pure rose oil or rosewater. Sweet and floral.
Sage’s Gemstone Perfumes have been handcrafted by sourcing the highest quality essential oils from around the world using raw natural materials when possible, as well as sustainable, clean synthetics. These oil’s fragrances are highly complex and seamlessly blend with the wearer’s body chemistry. ⅛ oz roll on.
Pearl: A lustrous fragrance that adorns the wearer with an aura of inviting beauty. Inspired by those captivating organic stones that oysters and mollusks have offered humankind since time immemorial, it is both delicate and enduring. The fragrance’s full, round base note accord of meditative Sandalwood and Fresh Musk accented with Warm Vanilla and fresh Green Mousse de Chene suggests the innocence and spiritual purity that pearls have long represented.
Garnet: A fragrance that is as deeply sensual as the smoldering red hue of the stone for which it was named, Garnet melds with and transforms the wearer’s body heat in an enigmatic alchemy. This tribute to the stone of love begins with a luscious and seductive Watermelon top note. Garnet’s full, inviting middle note accord of Gardenia and Moroccan Red Rose absolute languidly lies on a sumptuous bed for Amber, Vanilla and Musk that both radiates and beckons.
Amber: A fragrance of singular power and depth. Amber is inspired by those golden, light-filled stones formed from the resin of ancient trees. Its succulent Blood Orange top note streams like the sun’s rays through notes of Labdanum, Tunisian Amber and Musk.
Turquoise: Named after that vivid blue-green stone favored as an ornament across continents throughout the ages, Turquoise is an effervescent scent that stirs the spirit with oceanic beauty. Its youthful, enlivening top note accord of Blue Chamomile, Grapefruit, Cassis and ozone elements glistens like fragrant, sun-kissed sea spray. Turquoise’s base note accord of Waterflower-Infused Musk melds with Mysore Sandalwood for a dry down of freshly subtle depth.
This teaser kit comes with bottles of Foria’s Awaken Arousal Oil and Sex Oil. Each one uses CBD and 100% all-natural and organic ingredients. Deepen the pleasure of your intimate moments with these fabulous products.
Awaken Arousal Oil ingredients = Organic MCT Coconut Oil, USDA Organic-Certified Broad-Spectrum Hemp Extract, Organically Grown Kava Root, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Ginger, Organic Vanilla, Organic Cardamom Essential Oil, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil and Cacao Absolute.
Sex Oil ingredients = Organic MCT Coconut Oil, USDA Organic-Certified Broad-Spectrum Hemp Extract.
Sometimes, after a long day, there’s nothing like a good long soak in a tub to wash away the day. These bath salts by Generation Bee are not only pretty to look at, but their mixture of mineral-rich sea salts, nourishing botanicals, clays, hydrating essential oils, and bee pollen helps relax your tired muscles and moisturizes your skin. Just take pour some of the mixture into one of the included mesh soaking pouches and then drop it right into your tub. After the ingredients dissolve in the warm water like a tea bag, you’ll be on your way to soaking heaven!
Blends listed, from left to right:
Bee Restored 2 oz.
Ingredients: Black Hawaiian Sea Salt, Dried Rose Petals, Bee Pollen, Jasmine and Rose Absolute Essentials Oils.Bee Invigorated 2 oz.
Ingredients: Dead Sea Salt, Pink Himalayan Salt, Dried Hibiscus Flower, Rose Clay, Bee Pollen, Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil.Bee Detoxified 2 oz.
Ingredients: Dead Sea Salt, Epsom Salt, Dried Lavender Petals, Dried Peppermint Leaf, Bentonite Clay, Bee Pollen, Lavender and Peppermint Essential Oils.
C.O. Bigelow's famous All Purpose Salves has been a favorite since the early days, due to its ability to care for lips and beautify skin. May be used on lips, face, cuticles, elbows, knees, chapped or very dry skin patches. Developed by Bigelow Chemists. Gluten-Free. Paraben-Free. Made in USA. Not Tested on Animals
Rose Salve: Emulsified with extra-soothing rose extract, which helps ease irritation and condition the skin
Lavender Salve: Emulsified with extra-soothing lavender extract, which helps ease irritation and condition the skin.
Apple: Apple is sweet and juicy, with a barely-there red tint, to instantly nourish lips and cheeks.
Herbal Mint: A refreshing blend of cooling peppermint and spearmint with lemon balm and rosemary.
Coco Vanilla: Coco Vanilla is a sugary, sweet blend of coconut and warm vanilla to soothe chapped lips and dry skin.
Sakura Rose: Emulsified with soothing rose extract and sweet vanilla, this all purpose salve heals chapped lips and dry skin patches on face and body.
Key Ingredients: Petrolatum, Lanolin Oil, Aroma, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Stevia Rebaudiana, Vanillin, CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), CI 77491(Iron Oxide), Benzaldehyde, Bisabolol, Terpineol, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Methyl Salicylate, BHT, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate.
This calendar features stunning photography of the Big Sur coast in all her beauty.
Apollo Publisher’s 16-month calendars bring you a vivid look into the world of nature and human creativity through the eyes of photographer Michael Santa Cruz. All calendars include holidays for American, Mexican, Canadian, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Greek Orthodox, Hindu, and Buddhist Holidays.
This elegant, light-weight copper spinner is patinaed in a soft greenish teal. The inner piece spins in the opposite direction of the outer piece, creating a joyful, whirling visual. This would be a lovely addition to any garden or porch.
Copper Patina Spinner - $52 each
Copper Hook (15 inches tall) not included - sold separately $2.50 each.
Phoenix Tile by Sher Sullivan Stevens
A beautiful representation of the Phoenix rising again! Gorgeous handmade tile from Mermania. measures 4”X9”.
Handmade artisan tile with Phoenix imagery; sculpted, molded, pressed and glazed by the artist.
Small bas relief sculptures: fine art, handsomely crafted
Due to the handmade quality - some color variations may occur.
These ceramic tiles are all original art designs which have been created by the artists family for over 30 years. Each art tile is individually hand painted then "fired" in a kiln to 1800 degrees until the vivid, jewel-like colors emerge for you to enjoy as a painting, or as a useful hot plate. With an incredible attention to detail with added color nuances that make each tile special.
The art tiles come in a variety of designs encompassing nature motifs, fish art designs, wildlife. The pretty label on the back of each 6"X6" tile conveys the message that these tile designs are hand painted and made in USA. They are truly a "labor of love."
If you’ve ever been to dinner at Nepenthe, most likely your meal was illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight from one of these candle holders. Each one was hand-crafted by local artist and long-time employee Robbie Warken. All you need to add is an empty wine bottle!
*each candle holder is unique and will have slight variations
Hand crafted in Sweden with beautiful, sustainable Birchwood. This tray is made with love and Created to spread Joy with every use!
14 inches by 11 inches
Dishwasher safe
Food safe
Designed in Petaluma, California | Handcrafted in Sweden
These incredible smelling candles were handcrafted by a local Big Sur maker Tracie Smith. Each 3.5oz candle is hand-poured, made from natural coconut soy wax, and has a crackling wood wick. Sure to make any space cozy even on the go!
The Phoenix: Cashmere, with notes of sandalwood, vanilla, warm amber and peach blossom. Includes a piece of clear quartz.
Bixby Bridge: Honey Bourbon Cream, with notes of bourbon, clove, honey and orange marmalade. Includes a piece of hessonite garnet.
Love Big Sur: Beachwood, with notes of sea salt, redwood, and fresh spring bouquet. Includes a piece of rose quartz.
These incredible smelling candles were handcrafted by a local Big Sur maker Tracie Smith. Each 8.5oz candle is hand-poured, made from natural coconut soy wax, and has a crackling wood wick. Sure to make any room cozy!
Bixby Bridge: Honey Bourbon Cream, with notes of bourbon, clove, honey and orange marmalade. Includes a piece of hessonite garnet.
The Phoenix: Cashmere, with notes of sandalwood, vanilla, warm amber and peach blossom. Includes a piece of clear quartz.
Love Big Sur: Beachwood, with notes of sea salt, redwood, and fresh spring bouquet. Includes a piece of rose quartz.
This pillow is entirely embroidered by hand on 100% Organic Cotton. Amazingly, it can take up to one week to embroider one pillow! It is also unique in nature since each artisan incorporates a certain flair to their work, and every piece is signed on the tag. Created on tea-colored background, accented with black velvet piping, and finished with a 3-button closure. 20 x 20 inches.
Inspired by nature and the joy of gathering, Lynn & Liana specializes in handcrafted resin-accented cheese boards, serving trays, and home accessories that are as practical as they are stunning. Each piece is carefully made with eco-friendly materials like plant-based resin and sustainably sourced wood, ensuring that no two designs are ever quite alike—just like the special moments they help create.
These Serving Boards blend gorgeous Acacia hardwood and an eco-friendly resin to create a one-of-a-kind piece of serve ware for your home. These cheese boards are perfect for serving 1-2 people.
Available in Dark Blue or Light Turquoise
Dimensions: 8″W x 11″L x 1/2”D.
Founded on the California coast, Redwood Goods Co. creates candles, perfumes, sprays, and balms with care and intention. Every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen, and their candles provide a natural, clean-burning alternative to soy and paraffin, crafted to smell beautiful and burn with integrity.
Coastal Cypress: A fresh woodsy smell, with notes of juniper. A crisp clean smell of a walk through the woods.
Big Sur Evergreen: A cozy smell that envelops you in warm earthy feel. A touch of amber warmth
Coastal Sage: A fresh clean scent. A crisp summer like fragrance with citrus notes and coastal botanicals
Ingredients: USA-produced beeswax, coconut wax, and organic virgin coconut oil, phthalate-free, cruelty-free fragrance and essential oils.
7 oz, 198 g
These lovely small batch candles are made in Idaho.
Made without animal cruelty, pesticides, toxins, carcinogens, cheap fillers and secrets, these candles are long-lasting, sustainable and safe. Designed to burn cleanly for over 45 hours and to be enjoyed wherever your travels may carry you. Infused with premium fragrance and essential oils, centered with a lead-free, cotton-core wick, and made of pure, soy wax from crops grown free of pesticides in the United States.
Big Sur - Palo Santo & Patchouli
Inspired by the coast of California where a magical shop rests on the cliffside. Reminiscent of the creaky floorboards worn away by the salted misty air, walking through the maze of colorful wares and out to the deck where waves crash below. A place enchanted by the elements and dancing spirits who come to visit.
Dreamcatcher - Wildflower and Amber Noir
Inspired by all things Zen, be it meditations, mantras, prayers, intentions or simply claiming every moment of Savasana after hot yoga class. This soothing blend of florals and silky amber was made to bring out that inner yogi who dreams of calmness, contentment and compassion for all.
Wildwood - Silver Birch and Pine Cone
Inspired by a landscape of birch and pine where the coolness of dusk meets the warmth of the forest. Pinecones lay scattered about underfoot and the faint smoke of a nearby campfire serves to remind that you are only a visitor in this great and untamed wilderness.
Start your own celebration at home with this beautiful iron and glass shot set. Six tall shot glasses sit in an attractive iron stand, and the removable glass tray below is the perfect caddy for lime wedges and salt!
*(glasses are hand wash only, tequila not included.)
Deejo innovates beyond the traditional knife by offering ‘tattoos’. Tattooing a knife, just like tattooing on skin, personalises a Deejo even more, adding a whole new dimension: identity. Diverse patterns and images inspired from the tattoo world adorn the Deejo blade, allowing you to create a treasured object, an individual piece that is uniquely you.
Ultra-light knife in Z40C13 stainless steel, grey titanium coating. Blade with secure liner lock system decorated with fine laser engraving. Belt clip.
This frosted pint glass features an original design by Cat Studio, and has a multitude of vibrant attractions in Big Sur, including Nepenthe itself. Its images are rendered using organic inks of bright colors along with silver and gold. The high-quality 15-ounce glass is also dishwasher safe. Cheers and bottoms up!
Founded in 2018 in Pasadena, California, MUZEN Audio is dedicated to creating timeless yet innovative audio products. On The Road Bluetooth speaker series is their debut collection named after Jack Kerouac's iconic novel "On The Road".
This Radio exudes the nostalgic charm of the 1960s through its elegant retro design. Combining beautiful aesthetics with cutting-edge technology. Enjoy your music along the coast or in your home with this compact and powerful 3-in-1 Bluetooth speaker. The Speaker offers several connectivity options. Connect via Bluetooth, FM Radio, or auxiliary input.
Comes with a carrying case, sticker, antenna, AUX cable, TYPE-C charging cable, and Manual.
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Nepenthe. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little piece of Nepenthe with this iconic art print from Steve Thomas. The image depicts the gorgeous view from the Veranda overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Taking in the amazing architecture, iconic lanterns and exceptional wine!
Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of our coastal Highway One. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Julia Pfeiffer Burns McWay Falls. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of the Big Sur River. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Bixby Bridge at dusk. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Point Sur. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Pfeiffer Beach with the beautiful purple sand. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this iconic art print of Bixby Bridge during a beautiful blue sky day. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
Take home a little bit of Big Sur with this art print titled Big Sur Road Trip, all the iconic views in one! Check out the view from the veranda in the “S.” Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
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Take home a little bit of Southern Big Sur with this iconic art print of Piedras Blancas. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
This image is available on-line only.
Take home a little bit of Southern entrance to Big Sur with this iconic art print of Ragged Point. Original Art Print by Steve Thomas. Each 12"X18" print is a limited edition, signed and numbered.
Framed in black for $220
Rolled in a tube, unframed for $162
This image is available on-line only.
This beautiful wooden backgammon set features intricate, vibrantly colored wood burned designs both inside and out and is great for travel! The outer cover features a colorful sun and moon design, and the interior is decorated with phases of the moon. Includes blue and orange game pieces and 4 die that can be stored inside the latched game board. Also includes an instruction sheet.
When open, measures 19.50" x 10" x 0.75". When closed, measures 9.75" x 10" x 1.50".
This immense and beautifully embossed leather tome is handmade in India with genuine stones. Each stone is meant to represent each of the chakras. Bound by three locks along the side, this book is full of blank, 100% handmade linen parchment paper. Perfect to hold beautiful art, stories, or anything else you can imagine. Measures 14”x18” and has 180 pages. Please note that there will be slight variations in leather and stones due to the handmade nature of this item.
Did you ever feel a craving to handwrite a letter by candlelight, pausing to touch the feather of your quill against your face while deep in thought? Well then do we have the perfect gift! This wonderful set includes a vibrantly colored quill with a multitude of different nibs, ink, sealing wax with stamp and even a fleur-de-lis letter opener. Everything you ever needed to compose your next great creation!
Oberon Design is a small company of core crafts people passionate about the quality of the leather and pewter products made in their studio shop in Northern California.
These Genuine Leather Journals are Made in the USA, and Refillable, for a lifetime of use. Use as a journal or diary or planner or sketchbook, a hand crafted leather cover makes the best Gift.
6 x 9 inches A5 Journal
Book Insert included: blank, hardbound, unlined, made with recycled, heavy bond, acid free paper with a lined template sheet for straight lined writing. Simply place the template behind the page as you write. The bold lines show through just enough.
Book Insert size: 5.5 x 8.5 inches with 208 pages
Weight with book in cover: Large 1.6 lb.
Embrace the ancient tradition of herbal enjoyment with Practical Magic's Herbal Tokes Collection. Each blend is crafted from a symphony of herbs to provide a smooth, aromatic experience designed to soothe the spirit and calm the mind.
Four herbal tokes in a glass tube. Herbalist formulated and made with organic or wild-crafted herbs. These tokes are free of tobacco and nicotine. They DO NOT contain hemp or CBD.
Moon Cycle: Menstrual and Hormone Balance, Pain Relief, Harmony
Ingredients: Raspberry Leaf, Wormwood, Damiana, Marshmallow, Rose
Bliss: Uplifting Happy Vibes, Reviving, Pick-Me-Up, Fun Mood
Ingredients: Kanna, Calendula, Peppermint, Saint John’s Wort, Mullein
Night Night: Chillaxing Vibes, Calms the busy mind, Allows you to drift off into nightly slumber
Ingredients: Chillaxing Vibes, Calms the busy mind, Allows you to drift off into nightly slumber
Venus: Heart Open Mood, Love Chakra Stimulating with Relaxing Vibes
Ingredients: Raspberry Leaf, Wormwood, Damiana, Marshmallow, Rose
For over three decades eeBoo has made high-quality, beautiful games and activities that reflect their personal commitment to family, community, cooperation, inclusion, respect, and the power of honest communication. eeBoo celebrates the gloriousness of diversity and difference. Our thoughtfully designed products respect the intelligence, curiosity, and needs of people of all ages. eeBoo is Woman Owned Mother Run.
Rainbow 36 Oil Pastels:
Artist-quality oil pastel sticks in a brilliant array of 36 fade-resistant, long-lasting colors. Packaged in a sturdy, sliding box featuring an explosion of color by our own eeBoo designers. Soft-touch feel and easy to blend, giving depth and subtlety to artwork on paper, canvas, or board. Pairs perfectly with the Rainbow Sketchbook.
36 artist-quality oil pastels
Develops Fine Motor Skills and Encourages Creative Thinking
Includes a sturdy, hardcover box for easy storage
Conforms to ASTM D-4236 Safety Testing
Rainbow Hardcover Artist Sketchbook:
Artist-quality wire-bound hardcover sketchbook with a vividly colored cover designed by eeBoo. Pairs beautifully with our Rainbow 25 Double-Sided Pencils.
80 pages of sturdy, 160 GSM sketch paper
Develops Fine Motor Skills and Encourages Creative Thinking
Includes removable belly band with cover artist bio
Sustainably Sourced: Made with recycled board and printed on FSC®-certified paper using vegetable-based inks.
Sheet Size: 9.5" x 7.5" | Book Size: 9.5" x 7.5" x .5"
Art can be an essential part of mental health and well-being, and art therapy helps to facilitate that on every level. Grabie is dedicated to creating creative supplies that are fun, innovative, accessible, and supportive of mental health.
Watercolor Coloring Books:
Premium 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper: Crafted from premium 100% cotton hot press paper, this 140lb(300gsm)acid-free paper ensures durability and smoothness. It allows for creative exploration without fear of bleeding or buckling. Each page’s smooth texture is ideal for detailed brushwork, providing an unparalleled artistic experience.
Art-Enhancing Paper Lines: Artist-quality coloring pages are printed on heavyweight, acid-free watercolor paper with subtle light brown lines. These lines are thoughtfully designed to be unobtrusive, ensuring they don’t interfere with coloring and instead enhance the beauty of the finished artwork.
2 Styles Available:
Forest-Themed: Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the forest with this coloring book featuring intricate designs of woodland flora and charming forest animals.
Landscape-Themed: This watercolor coloring book blends creativity, premium quality, and relaxation. This collection of landscape-themed illustrations is designed to promote calm and creativity. Featuring detailed depictions of natural scenery, each page offers an escape into peaceful landscapes that inspire and soothe.
Watercolor Pocket Set Of 12 With Brush:
The Grabie Watercolor Pocket Set, featuring 12 stunning shades comes in improved packaging and includes an expanded array of accessories, ensuring you have everything you need for a captivating painting adventure.
All-In-One Artistic Essentials: This comprehensive watercolor set features all the basics: 12 rich watercolors, a high-quality water brush for smooth blending, four sheets of premium watercolor paper, a convenient swatch sheet for easy color identification, and a sponge for adding texture and cleaning your brushes. Ideal for both beginners and experienced artists, this set is your perfect companion for exploring creativity.
Painting Anywhere, Anytime: Designed with convenience in mind, the Grabie Watercolor Travel Set easily fits into your bag or pocket, making it perfect for travel or spontaneous outdoor painting moments. Its compact design ensures that you can express your creativity wherever inspiration strikes, with each beautiful, blend able color ready at your fingertips.
2 Styles Available:
Forest-Themed: Featuring 12 stunning shades inspired by the lush and serene tones of the forest. This thoughtfully designed set comes in improved packaging and includes an expanded array of accessories, ensuring you have everything you need for a captivating painting adventure.
Landscape-Themed: Captures 12 colors inspired by natural scenery, offering improved packaging and a wider variety of accessories. This ensures you have everything needed for an exceptional landscape painting experience.
Drowsy is the luxury antidote to our stressful, modern lives, helping customers get the glorious sleep they deserve. Lack of sleep affects your mental and physical health, relationships and productivity. Fight back with a 5 star luxury treatment that rewrites the sleeping rulebook. Drowsy delivers uninterrupted, restorative beauty sleep every night. Wake up daily with smooth, glowing skin and renewed energy.
Featherweight Sleep Mask in Color Damask Rose:
The featherweight sleep mask is like a summer breeze. With half the padding and double the silk, this pink sleep eye mask is the ultimate solution for cooling sleep in total darkness. Silk-filled for breathability, ideal for hot sleepers. Silk protection for your skin and eyes. Anti-sleep crease. Wrap your hair in smooth, gliding silk. Strapless, protective design.
Silk-filled for breathability and temperature regulation
100% blackout
Soft hook and loop closure
22 Momme, mulberry silk
Silk Sleep Eye Mask in Color Moonlight Shadow:
This charcoal grey silk eye mask is a revolution in rest. Clinically proven to unlock transformative skin results as you sleep. The fully adjustable, light-blocking design provides instant relief to weary eyes. 100% washable grey sleep mask.
Target fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles
100% blackout design
Transform sleep quality
Clinically proven to enhance skin hydration & luminosity
Big, squishy, cloud-like padding
22 Momme, padded mulberry silk
Games Room includes classic games and dynamic trivia sets in beautiful geometric packaging that will elevate any interior aesthetic.
Wine Trivia: Let your knowledge flow like wine! With three optional difficulty levels, this set of multiple-choice questions is perfect for players with every level of wine knowledge—from casual wine drinkers to dedicated oenophiles. Compete against your friends and family to see who will win the label of head sommelier!
Naughty Charades: Gather your adult friends for this hilariously dirty twist on the classic game of charades. With multiple ways to play the game, this deck is the perfect addition to spice up an adult game night with friends, a bachelor or bachelorette party, or a date night!
Each portable box contains 140 question cards.
Campfire Games set with a deck of 52 waterproof playing cards, six dice, score pad, pencil and instructions for three campfire games; Pay Out, Frozen Dice and Roll Twenty One. The adventure begins! Packaged in a branded Gentlemen's Hardware storage tin.
Endorsed by experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this deck provides all the information you need about all kinds of house plants to help you fill your home with plants and all the information you need to propagate, grow, harvest, cook—and fill your kitchen with herbs.
A Home Full of Houseplants by Kay Maguire: 5 categories of living spaces; Steamy Bathroom, Bright Kitchen, Living Room, Sunny Windowsill, and Almost Anywhere with 60 illustrated houseplant care cards. Each card includes growing advice and tips for creating the perfect plant-filled home.
A Kitchen Full of Herbs by Holly Farrell: 5 categories of herbs to; Cook, Bake, Drink, Make & Do, and Use Fresh with 60 illustrated herb care cards. Each card includes growing advice and tips for using the herb to enhance everyday cooking.
Complete with a deck of 200 Trivia Cards, 390 questions, and a U.S. Map.
Gather friends and expand your knowledge of America's beloved national parks with this fun trivia card game. Questions cover plants, wildlife, geology, famous events and more. Great game to play at home, in the backyard or even while camping at a park.
That’s right…you can bring home that delightfully delicious hot sauce that is on every table here at Nepenthe to spice up your own kitchen! Locally made in Gilroy, California, it’s absolutely tasty on just about everything. 5 fl oz. $6.00
Ingredients: Jalapeño puree (green jalapeño peppers, salt, acetic acid), water, chili pepper, dehydrated garlic, spice, dehydrated onions, olive oil, and xanthan gum.
These delicious, decadent, handmade caramels are locally made in Monterey County! Choose from a bag of Lula’s classic sea salt caramels or a beautiful gift box of 9 individual pieces, each piece is covered in dark chocolate and dusted with artisanal salts from around the world.
These delicious, decadent, handmade chocolates are locally made in Monterey County! All items are Gluten Free.
California Toffee - Milk: Made with fresh California roasted almonds and homemade milk chocolate. 3.5 oz, or 99g.
California Toffee - Dark: Made with fresh California roasted almonds and homemade dark chocolate. 3.5 oz, or 99g.
Aloha Rocky Road - Milk: Made with artisan marshmallows, paired with house-roasted Hawaiian macadamias covered in delectable milk chocolate. 4 oz, or 113g.
Aloha Rocky Road - Dark: Made with artisan marshmallows, paired with house-roasted Hawaiian macadamias covered in delectable dark chocolate. 4 oz, or 113g.
The Bitter Ginger’s Shrubs are made with organic apple cider vinegar. These gut healthy shrubs are perfect for craft cocktails, digestive health, and creative cooking. Fresh fruit and herbs are cold macerated with organic sugar and then soaked in organic apple cider vinegar to create a delightfully refreshing concentrated shrub. These shrubs are meant to be diluted.
How we use shrub: Try making an invigorating “soda” by adding a splash to a glass of sparkling water. You can also add shrub to your favorite cocktail recipe for a lively punch of flavor, you can even use this flavored drinking vinegar for a quick and tasty vinaigrette.
Ginger Lime Shrub: For all those Dark & Stormy lovers who want to ensure they don’t get scurvy. Also fabulous for a Moscow Mule, this shrub was designed with cocktails in mind.
Strawberry Lemon Shrub: Refreshing and makes a delightful non-alcoholic “soda.” This shrub is very pretty paired with lighter spirits like gin or vodka.
Blackberry Lemon Mint: Our favorite rip on a “Bramble” is with a botanical gin, Blackberry Lemon Mint shrub, and our Meyer Lemon bitters. You can also give this shrub a whirl as a salad dressing or add a splash on your favorite vanilla ice cream.
8 oz - 236 ML
Big Sur Salts
Handcrafted, small batch, California Sea Salts made in Big Sur!
Old Coast Salt - 2 oz.
FLAVOR PROFILE: SAGE
INGREDIENTS: Pico Blanco sea salt, sage, leek, thyme, orange zest. HOW TO USE: Amazing on pork chops - Baked chicken wings have a new life - create an amazing new twist to french fries - white fish, salmon, and wild game all benefit from this delicious blend
Outlaw Salt - 2 oz.
FLAVOR PROFILE: SMOKEY SPICE
INGREDIENTS: Mesquite smoked Pico Blanco sea salt, tomatoes, red bell peppers, paprika, parsley, garlic, black peppercorns, thyme, 2 row malt. HOW TO USE: Any bbq, hands down. Incredible with grilled pork belly. Spice up those midweek burger cravings. A much needed kick on steamed veggies, and excellent as a salt rim for a Bloody Mary.
Castrochill Salt - 2 oz.
FLAVOR PROFILE: ARTICHOKE
INGREDIENTS: Pico Blanco sea salt, Pezzini Farms Green Globe artichoke, lemon, cucumber. HOW TO USE: Over steamed artichokes, across your favorite greens, or on chicken and fish!
Elote Salt - 2 oz.
FLAVOR PROFILE: CHIPOTLE PEPPER
INGREDIENTS: Ground Pico Blanco sea salt, chipotle peppers, cilantro, garlic, lemons, limes. HOW TO USE- Elote is recommended in any dish that requires a smoky, spicy flavor. It will “next level” your weekend barbecue or create a totally new, interesting flavor profile in Tuesday’s mac n’ cheese.
The Bitter Ginger
Handcrafted, small-batch bitters made in Big Sur! Add a few drops and create your own specialty cocktail, flavor up some sparkling water, we’ve even heard of folks adding it to their baking! Your possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Big Sur- These Bitters feature the essence of the Big Sur coast. Bringing together the epitome of aromas one would find whilst hiking around and daydreaming. They feature citrus from Apple Pie Ranch, bay, sage, and other secrets of the coast.
The Big Sur Camp Rub is meant to be your go-to for rustic eating adventures. It features our favorite spices like toasted coriander, dehydrated orange, sage and Big Sur Bay.
Try it on your avocado toast, in your Bloody Mary mix, to spice up your breakfast potatoes and season your grilled veggies and smoked meats. Our rub starts with whole spices that we grind and blend ourselves.
Big Sur Camp Rub comes in a 10 oz bottle with a snap lid. There are no anti-caking or fake ingredients so please keep ingredients dry and give it a good shake before use.
Woven Herbs is a wild-foraged purveyor of the finest, locally foraged and locally sourced herbal medicines. We believe in making place-based tea and skincare more accessible, so each blend and product contains native medicinal herbs hand-harvested with love from the mountains and coastline of Big Sur. All other ingredients are certified organic or harvested from small local community gardens, ensuring the freshest, most potent, and most sustainably sourced products around.
Magic Blend - A relaxing and restorative blend of locally grown and organic Lemon Balm, Licorice Root, Stinging Nettle, Lavender, and locally foraged Yerba Santa, this herbal combination is a go-to in times of sickness, dehydration, exhaustion, stress, depletion, or when you are looking for an herbal hug that both tastes and feels like pure magic.
Herbs of Venus - A warming, grounding, heart-opening blend of Venusian herbs, including locally foraged Yarrow & Yerba Santa, organic Rose petals, Damiana, Red Clover, Ginger and Hibiscus, this heart-opening blend elicits feelings of harmony, sensuality & creative expression, aids in digestion and helps balance hormones. A perfect blend for stoking the flame of love and connection with others, or within oneself.
Focus Pocus - This blend is packed with powerful herbs that support brain health and cognition, including organic Gotu Kola & Ginkgo, locally harvested Lemon Verbena and Rosemary, organic Yerba Mate and wild-foraged Yerba Buena, assisting with mental clarity and memory, while increasing alertness, motivation and mood. Lightly caffeinated.
Purple Earl - Earl gray served the Big Sur way. Floral and soothing Lavender complements citrusy Bergamot-infused black tea, tart, locally foraged Elderberry, and rich blue hue and enhanced cognitive function-inducing Butterfly Pea Flower for an uplifting and immune-boosting treat. This morning blend is designed to support the body's natural defenses and promote overall wellness.
1.5 oz. $32 ea.
*Each Blend can be enjoyed stepped with boiling water or smoked ceremonially.
BonBon’s fish candy are vegan, gluten-free, naturally colored, and made in Sweden. (5.2 oz - 150g)
Sour Blackberry Fish: Inspired by homemade blackberry jam made from freshly picked blackberries. Sweet and sour with a rich blackberry flavor, these fish are a delicious treat in every bite.
Sour Peach Fish: A classic peach flavor. A little sweet, a little sour, with a soft, juicy taste.
Sweet Wild Strawberry Fish: Juicy and so sweet, with the flavor of wild strawberries in every bite. Soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced, these fish will transport you to a field of freshly picked berries on a bright and breezy afternoon.
Sour Elderflower Fish: Inspired by the homemade cordial made from freshly picked elderflowers. Sweet and sour with a delicate elderflower flavor, these fish are a refreshing treat in every bite.
Each box of Date Better comes with 2 Medjool Dates stuffed with delicious filling and covered in decadent chocolate. Date Better is a Women Owned company with the goal of providing good quality sweet treats that will make you feel good. All products are Gluten Free, Vegan, and have No Preservatives.
Peanut Butter Crunch: Chewy Medjool dates stuffed with thick natural peanut butter filling speckled with crunchy cacao nibs that are high in compounds that can increase the levels of the hormones serotonin and dopamine in your brain. They are then enrobed in organic, fair trade 85% dark chocolate that is free from any soy or emulsifiers.
Hazelnut Praline: Each bite is a dance of flavors, reminiscent of cozy evenings by the fireplace or a serene walk through autumnal woods. The fusion of hazelnut's natural antioxidants and the dates' fiber richness makes not only for a delicious treat but a fleeting whisper of elegance in your busy life..
Royal Cinnamon Baklava: Buttery pistachios, cashews, and almonds tucked into sweet Medjool dates, covered in rich chocolate, and kissed with Burlap & Barrel’s Royal Cinnamon- an heirloom Vietnamese variety known for its bold warmth and natural sweetness. It’s warm, nutty, chocolatey, and just a little fancy—basically baklava vibes without the pastry commitment.
Snickerdoodle Cookie: Snickerdoodle nut-butter stuffed, chocolate covered dates. Chewy Medjool dates are stuffed with our iconic Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Nut Butter, speckled with cinnamon dusted almond pieces. They are then enrobed in organic, fair trade 85% dark chocolate that is free from any soy or emulsifiers.
These organic gourmet nuts & decadent delights are locally made in Carmel By The Sea!
Tamari Almonds - Tossed with Certified Organic Wheat-Free Tamari Soy Sauce, these almonds are loaded with savory, umami flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Rich in manganese, tamari almonds are the perfect pairing to support healthy bones. Almonds are loaded with calcium and potassium to further support bone and joint health and keep you moving. Take them on the trail, during your travels or on the boat for a savory snack that will your friends and co-workers will envy.
Organic Dry Roasted Almonds, Organic Wheat-Free Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Organic Soybeans, Salt, Organic Alcohol [To Preserve Freshness]).
Contains almond, soy. 6oz - 170g
Big Sur Trail Mix - Sometimes less is more, and that is exactly how we feel about our Big Sur Trail Mix! Sure to sustain you on a hike while also satisfying those sweet cravings, we took 3 simple (but most popular!) trail mix ingredients, and combined them into one simple snack that everyone will enjoy!
The delicious mix of lightly salted and roasted cashew pieces, tart cranberries and sweet organic chocolate chips, is incredibly satisfying and secretly addictive!
Dry Roasted Salted Cashew Pieces* (Sea Salt), Dried Cranberries* (Apple Juice Concentrate*, Sunflower Oil*), Dark Chocolate Chips* (Cane Sugar*, Chocolate Liquor*, Cocoa Butter*, Soy Lecithin*, Vanilla*).
*Certified Organic Ingredients
Contains cashew, soy. 8oz - 227g
Mixed Nuts - Organic sea salt roasted nuts are always sure to please but with so many options available, how do you choose? With the delicate crunch of the pecan, the slight buttery flavour of the cashew and the hint of sweetness from the hazelnut, sticking with only one is not an easy decision to make, so don’t! Instead, reach for The Nut Hut’s organic sea salt roasted mixed nuts for a little bit of everything you love. This combination of flavours will please your palate and give you more bang for your buck when it comes to your health! The more variety of nuts the more variety of vitamins and minerals packed into that handful.
Dry Roasted Organic Cashews, Organic Almonds, Organic Hazelnuts, Organic Pecans, Organic Walnuts, and Sea Salt.
Contains almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, and walnut.
May contain shell fragments. Processed in a facility that handles tree nuts, soy, and milk.
Certified Organic. 6oz - 170g
Exquisite artisan candies handcrafted in small batches in Santa Cruz County.
Sourbys: Fresh Fruit Sour Candies, Elevated. Made with only 5 simple, all-natural ingredients, these chewy, flavorful treats are crafted using organic, fresh fruit for a truly authentic taste. 3oz Vegan & Gluten Free
Milk Chocolate Tortoise: Each tortoise features smooth milk chocolate paired with a perfectly balanced, not-too-sweet caramel and crunchy, roasted pecans. The combination of silky chocolate, buttery caramel, and roasted pecans creates a delightful flavor experience that’s satisfying without being overly sweet. 3.6 oz. / 2 per package, Soy Free, Gluten Free.
Dark Chocolate Tortoise with Monterey Bay Sea Salt: Roasted pecans, rich caramel, and smooth dark chocolate come together in a harmonious combination, topped off with a sprinkle of Monterey Bay sea salt to elevate every bite. Not too sweet, but deeply satisfying, this tortoise offers rich, bold flavors that pair wonderfully with your favorite glass of wine. Perfect for those who appreciate a decadent treat with just the right amount of complexity and contrast. 3.6 oz. / 2 per package, Soy Free, Gluten Free.
Fair Trade & Handmade
Metal tea service case in springtime colors, beautifully illustrated on the picnic theme by Camille Jourdy. Includes tray, teapot, four dessert plates, four cups and matching saucers.
Carved out of solid beechwood with a real metal roof rack, The Big Sur car by Candylab is their clearest nod yet at the bygone era of big, clumsy, and extremely charming vintage American Trucks. They built the Big Sur car to celebrate the adventure, excitement, and freedom to travel beyond the asphalt - created around an iconic truck, born and perfected in the USA.
A large-sized (11x14) coloring book, lovingly created by local artist Bob Muson, features animals from near and far. This coloring book is great for artists of an age, and comes with 29 images to color. "I first published 'Big Sur, Land of the Sun and the Moon' in 1961 as a silk-screened limited edition of 110 copies that were 16 inches wide by 21 inches tall. I printed this edition by hand in a large, one-room redwood cabin tucked away under a tall grove of redwood trees in Partington Canyon, 40 miles south of Monterey, California, on the Big Sur coast. One day, my daughter asked me to buy her a coloring book. Given that I was a professional artist, I decided I would draw images for her to color that were alive in her everyday experience: images of our lifestyle and the creatures living around us, frogs, deer, wild boar, owls, fish, etc. She was delighted! Soon her friends started asking for drawings to color. I promised I would deliver a drawing to each of them weekly. So, once a week I drove up and down the coast slipping drawings into their mailboxes. Finally, unable to keep up with their requests for drawings, I announced to the children that I would make an official Big Sur coloring book, and that would be that! The images of people in the book are depictions of actual people who lived in Big Sur at that time. I included images of elephants, hippopotamuses and dragons at the children's request. After all, what would a book for children be without them! It was the early sixties, a unique moment in time, a time like no other. This book is an icon from that time." -Bob Muson
A family run business since 1990, Bukowski Bears has been warming hearts for over three decades, making plush toys that not only stand as cuddly companions but also pieces of art in homes around the world. Each bear is handcrafted with utmost precision, mirroring the passionate vision of its founder, Barbara Bukowski, who drew inspiration from her childhood experiences and the desire to create timeless companions for every generation.
These cuddly bunnies are sure to warm your heart and be the sweetest companions.
Available in 3 colors, Tulip Pink, Fjord Blue, and Deep Saffron.
This incredible electric piano is portable and flexible! Easily rolled up, you can take this piano with you anywhere. It helps promote tactile learning and hand-eye coordination, and it comes with a color-coded songbook to help get things started. This piano set has 8 different keyboard tones and 6 demo songs, record & playback fuctions, a build in speaker, volume control and a head phone jack. Can be powered by the included USB power code, or 4 AAA batteries (not included).
These Arts of Ecuador Animal Hats are knit from 100% wool yarn with an acrylic lining for comfort and warmth. Arts of Ecuador is Fair Trade Verified, sources the Highest Quality Materials. All products are hand made and directly support Artists in Ecuador. Each hat is in an “adult” size suitable for growing kids as well as adult that love these fun and whimsical hats!
Four Styles Available: Bobcat, Brown Owl, Raccoon, & Red Fox
Canimals™ have quickly become a sensation with fun plush animals sealed inside of tin cans with colorful labels and dad jokes on the back! Each can contains a delightful surprise – a plush animal paired with funny jokes on the can, making it a perfect unique gift for any occasion! Canned Gifts is a small, family business. Certified Woman-Owned and Indigenous-Owned.
Lid opens with a can opener. 2 styles available: Canned Squirrel & Canned Racoon
Unleash you inner explorer! Discover, learn, and find adventure in the great outdoors with these mighty tools!
Adventurer’s Binoculars - These binoculars are a great introduction for a budding explorer seeking adventure! Each set of Binoculars includes a carrying case and a lens cleaner. $14.50
Adventurer’s Magnifying Glass - Discover the wonder of the microscopic world around us! This handy pocket sized Magnifying Glass makes for the perfect tool for on the go inspection and exploration. $4.00
Adventurer’s Metal Compass - A guide for your adventure! Navigate the world and never be lost with this lightweight travel tool. $4.00
Tiddlywinks is a nostalgic favorite among children and adults alike. Now you can introduce those same games to your children or grandchildren and provide them with hours of old-fashioned fun.
Includes 36 Winks and 6 Shooters in 6 colors, 1 Scoring Platform & 20 page Handbook in a tin box.
The Arrowcopter® is a helicopter toy, made in the U.S.A., that soars up to 300 feet in the air! This pack contains two toys for double the fun. Play bulls-eye, have a glide contest, a thermal flight, target drop or boomerang with a friend. The colorful Arrowcopter needs no batteries or charging. The high visibility color makes it easy to find them when they land.
- Includes two toys for double the fun
- High visibility colors
- Fly as high as 300 ft.
Recommended for children ages 6 and above.
Located in Texas, Lucy Hammett Games is an old fashioned toy company that believes fun and learning should go hand-in-hand. All of their bingo games are appropriate for ages 3 to adult and are made in the USA.
Please choose from four styles: California, Nature, Ocean or Camping
Create, stitch, and cherish - bring your own woodland creature to life with these Embroidered Doll Kits! All Kiriki Press patterns are screen printed by hand with vibrant, water-based inks right onto the fabric so no tracing or transferring is ever required!
Each Kit Includes:
• Screen printed pattern on cotton
• Printed backing fabric
• No. 9 needle
• Range of DMC Embroidery Floss
• Stuffing
• Step-by-step instructions
• Full size colour image of finished doll
• Screen printed packaging - perfect for gift giving!
Bear - A Level 2 pattern, using basic and intermediate stitches. $24.50
Fox - A Level 2 pattern, using basic and intermediate stitches. $24.50
Wolf - A Level 3 pattern, using a variety of stitches that cover up most of the pattern surface. Great for adventurous beginners or seasoned stitchers! $24.50
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Timeless Themes explores the bold, beautiful patterns Kaffe and the Kaffe Fassett Collective have made famous – whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals or floral sprays, spots, and retro zigzags. Each chapter is a very personal look at the sources of his inspiration, the beginnings of his most classic patterns, and how he continues to reinvent. The book takes readers on a flashback journey to see how Kaffe originated certain fabric patterns and it is also a backstage pass to more than fifty years of Kaffe’s photos and travel mementos. Filled with fantastic new quilt designs, this insider’s guide will make you feel as if you were really there with Kaffe as he traveled and designed in London and globetrotted around the world.
An exciting addition to any quilter’s library, Timeless Themes blends the best elements of Kaffe’s life and inspiration, resulting in a fresh look at the designer at work—a must-have for readers everywhere. As usual, this book includes a range of quilts for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, and features an eclectic mix of patterns and colors ranging from Philip Jacobs’ eye-catching bold floral prints to Brandon Mably’s smaller-scale quirky patterns. Flat shots and a practical know-how section and glossary back up the fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each quilt, plus templates for each quilt. A practical know-how section covers all the information needed by less experienced quilters.
Hardcover - 224 pages - ©2023