country decor

Reclaimed pinewood that otherwise would be discarded gets a distressed treatment in shabby chic style and is transformed into this splendorous birdhouse hand-crafted by Costa Rican artisan Elizabeth Salas. Lovely leaf motifs are painted by hand over the front of the birdhouse that comes with a cotton cord for hanging and will be a focal point of your outdoor spaces.

This multicolored mini flower pot shaped in the form of a Guatemalan woman dressed in her country's traditional attire will add cheer to your day. Master ceramic artisan Vitelio Orozco incorporates the pottery traditions of Antigua Guatemala into this flower pot through a time-tested process, starting with molding the ceramic into the desired shape, then working it at high temperatures, painting it and finishing it with a varnish coating.

This colorful mini flower pot shaped in the form of a Guatemalan woman dressed in her country's traditional attire will add cheer to your day. Master ceramic artisan Vitelio Orozco incorporates the pottery traditions of Antigua Guatemala into this flower pot through a time-tested process, starting with molding the ceramic into the desired shape, then working it at high temperatures, painting it and finishing it with a shiny varnish coating.

This multicolored mini flower pot shaped in the form of a Guatemalan woman dressed in her country's traditional attire will add cheer to your day. Master ceramic artisan Vitelio Orozco incorporates the pottery traditions of Antigua Guatemala into this flower pot through a time-tested process, starting with molding the ceramic into the desired shape, then working it at high temperatures, painting it and finishing it with a varnish coating.

For this design, I chose a symbol of peace in practically all cultures and countries — a dove with an olive branch." says Alejandra Paiz of this delicate and unique beaded suncatcher. "It represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth. It's associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto specializes in decorative accessories made with dried calabash gourd, also known as mate gourd, which has been popular in her country since the time of the Incas. She handcrafts and hand-paints this sweet and colorful dried gourd birdhouse with butterfly motifs that is exactly what your outdoor spaces need.

Proud of her beloved Mexico and its artistic expressions, artisan Juana Ponce crafts a ceramic creation following the traditional Talavera style, this time honoring the country's flora. After long hours of hard work, the final result is a magical ceramic pot with a saucer, forming together an enchanting flower with hand-painted hacienda motifs in an indigo hue.