Mission Del Rey Blog

If the idea of curling up with a good book and a cozy blanket after a long day at work sounds like a great idea, you'll definitely want to check out our newest Otavalo blankets from Ecuador.  These blankets are luxuriously soft, with a rich brushed fabric that will have you feeling like you're taking a nap wrapped up in a cloud.Handmade by talented Ecuadoran artisans, these designer blankets come in many colors and beautiful southwest designs.  They look great thrown ove …

Southwestern tapestries and rugs add a certain rustic elegance to any room of the home, office, or den.  Add great southwest style to any room with the traditional pictorals and classic native designs of southwestern rugs and tapestries.  Some of the native designs and pictoral rugs are so beautiful, you may not want to place them on the floor.  These rugs depict parts of Native beliefs or culture such as the Tree of Life, Yei dancers, or Thunderbird.  Thi …

A southwest style home is easy to create when you incorporate the main characteristics of the desert Southwest into your decorating. The three areas you will need to consider are the colors you will use, your furnishings, and the accent pieces to tie the look together.When choosing your color palette it is good to keep in mind that the Southwest is made up of beautiful colors like desert tan, rusty orange, sunset red, and cactus green. Using these colors as your main color palette will s …