Moving to Oregon has taught me many things and while that’s a blog post for another time, I can tell you one thing. I love California. Oregon, with all of it’s lush green trees and friendly faces and tax-free shopping, has been a long time love of mine. Living here is wonderful and I plan to stay here a while. But the saying is true, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” California is the home of my family. It’s home of the tallest, most giant redwood trees in the entire world. It’s my home.
I love finding items that are inspired by states (especially CA and OR). Here’s a bit of California swag:
1. California Poppy Watercolor Painting | colorZen
2. Tiny California State Necklace | Moorea Seal
3. California Screen Print | Yellow House Handmade
4. Hand Embroidered State Pillow | UncommonGoods
5. California-Shaped Table | J. Rusten Furniture Studio
6. California Tote Bag | Landon Sheely
7. California Earrings | Y&I Clothing Boutique
8. California Print | Armada Print Co
I can’t imagine what would lead me to move back to California, but I’m just saying it could happen. :)
Mechelle says
I really like your California themed picks. Like Dorothy said in the Wizard of Oz, “there’s no place like home.”
Jennifer | Earl Grey Blog says
Thanks Mechelle! I agree. Dorothy said it best. :)
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
The poppies are gorgeous and such a great California trademark:) Great finds, Jenn!
Jennifer | Earl Grey Blog says
Of course! It’s so beautiful! :)
Tinarosa says
Thank you for mentioned my California poppies painting! Tinarosa – colorZen
Amy says
I know what you mean. I was born and raised just outside of San Francisco and have been living in Boston for the last four years but miss the bay area a ton. Even though Boston is great. My little sister knew I missed it, so she recently made me a piece of Cali art. It’s a piece of wood painted white with tiny nails tracing California’s outline. She then tied colored string tied around each nail and woven the string all across the state. It’s a cool DIY idea.
Jennifer | Earl Grey Blog says
Sounds like such a pretty piece of art! I love it. You should share it as a DIY on your blog! :)