stunning decor

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components 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. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

This hand-painted decorative jar features a stunning lid adorned with delicate papier mache rose, rosebud and leaf designs. The soft pink and green hues make this glass jar by Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva a visual delight while its practicality extends beyond decoration, offering a perfect place to store cherished trinkets.

Add a fun, floral accent to your home with this stunning wall mirror from Bali. Artisan Sarwaedi carves the frame by hand from local suar wood, with detailed leaves and vines surrounding a circular mirror, and a distressed shabby chic finish.

Peruvian artisan Flora Polo uses the traditional reverse-painted glass technique to handcraft a decorative box featuring a stunning design. With and sturdy wood structure, this charming accessory features a lion, the wild king of the jungle, surrounded by leaves and flowers. The elements symbolize courage and nobility, making a fascinating decorative item.

The prosperous lands of Mexico inspire many with their stunning landscapes full of flowers and colors. Fascinated by those traditional hacienda scenes in nature, artisan Carlos Mendez works with copal wood to create a cute hand mirror painted on a magenta base that enhances the leafy and floral details around the piece.

Gorgeous leaves go all over a traditional design by Carlos Mendez from Mexico. Putting his woodworking techniques into practice, the artisan creates a vibrant hand mirror from copal wood. Then, the artisan chooses a colorful palette to paint a stunning pattern inspired by nature, all on a red base that enhances every little detail.

Peruvian craftsmen are known for their mastery of the traditional reverse painting on glass technique. Artisan Flora Polo specializes in this method and presents a stunning wall mirror that will be the focal point of any spot at home. She paints by hand floral, animal and leaf motifs inspired by Colonial art on the wood frame of this decorative accent with a palette of gold, red and black as primary colors.