I first became familiar with Derek & Lauren, proprietors of the Curiosity Shoppe, through their weekly DIY projects at Design Sponge ~ after spending some time on their website I knew that their clever assortment would be fun to share here at CactusCreekDaily… 

In addition to being an engaging online store, Curiosity Shoppe is also a brick & mortar place where all things creative are revered!!  While not intentionally geared toward Rustic * Western * Vintage merchandise, the Curiosity Shoppe offers up their fair share of the merchandise we LOVE…

First up, the Carved Wood Deer Head {ABOVE}…  An essential element when decorating a lodge room, the typical deer mount can be a little creepy for some people.  This Carved Wood Deer Head offers up a woodsy feel without bringing a macabre feeling to your space.

For those of you who love camping {or have friends that love camping & need gifts!!}  here are a couple of treasures that are sure to add a campfire spirit to your next dinner…  As Derek & Lauren suggest, the Campfire Plates {ABOVE}are perfect for serving up s’mores ~ yum!! 

And the Campfire Tealight {BELOW} adds light-hearted rusticity to your dining table…  imagine a dozen of these along a long picnic table with the crickets chirping around you.  Ahh, summer.

The stationary you use for hand-written notes makes a huge statement about your style and attitude.  Thanks to the Curiosity Shoppe’s Office collection, your choices for clever stationary just got bigger.  You’ve seen the American Dreamland Series {ABOVE} when we looked at cowboy thank you cards.  It is hand pressed stationary and the perfect combination of VINTAGE YEE-HAW.

I’m also lovin’ the Farm Animal Series {BELOW} which would work for the whole family {I bet there are a lot of little girls who would love the horse card!!}.

The final item to go into my shopping basket at the Curiosity Shoppe is this Good Luck Horseshoe {BELOW}. Perfect for congratulations, going away, or just a token of encouragement, we should all have a dozen on hand for quick gifts ~ especially at only $8 a piece!!

Be sure to take some time on the Curiosity Shoppe website…  in addition to providing beautiful, hand-crafted items, this innovative team aims to “inspire you to embark on a creative adventure of your own”.  To spur you along they offer a Craft Room where they feature arts and crafts kits.  Derek & Lauren also have a great blog, Smarts & Crafts, where they share bits & pieces, as well as offer a weekly photo theme where you can contribute photos… it is a fun way to be a part of the creative spirit that embodies this duo. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Derek & Lauren for letting me share their fabulous Shoppe!! 

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I’m way behind on writing Thank You cards – I still need to write THANKS for Wyatt’s Birthday gifts, a big THANKS to our hosts in Baltimore, and also a THANK YOU to Susan from WOW for taking time to answer my questions this week!!  Sooo, I thought that I would close out the week with some COWBOY THANK YOU CARDS…  Enjoy!!

 
{ABOVE – Cowgirl Thank You Card from the Dolce Mia Collection – they have stuff for Cowboys & Cowpokes, too!!}

{ABOVE – “Gracias” Letterpress Cards from the Etsy store of Yee Haw Letterpress}

 
{ABOVE – Cowboy Dance Couple Thank-You cards from Target.com

{ABOVE – Thank You Notes from Cowboy Graffiti Stationery}

{ABOVE – Cowboy Silo Custom Stationery from Paper + Cup}

{ABOVE – Classic Cowboy - or cowgirl – cards from Hello Lucky Letterpress}

{ABOVE – Little Cowboy Thank You Card from Tiny*Prints}

{ABOVE – Cowboy Thank You Card available through the Children’s Art Project, a part of MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Gulp – this is definitely my favorite!!} 

{ABOVE – Cowboy Thank You Card Set from Elsewares}

I hope that you all have a safe & happy weekend!!  See you next week…  Happy Trails and God Bless, Fancy

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In a search for Western Stationary I just came across this great site – Elsewares.com.  They seek Independent Artists who create unique and well made goodies that you will be so proud to either own OR give away!!  Check out my faves at Elsewares…

Cowboy Thank You Card Set – Classic cowboy!!  Love it…

Buck Wild Card – What a kick!!

Smorgas-board Plate Set – Plastic plates (dishwasher safe, not microwavable).  Perfect for a woodland-themed picnic (picture them with a green burlap tablecloth – green bandanna napkins – “stick” napkin rings – and root beer for everyone!!  Can you tell I’m already looking forward to spring??)

  
Coaster Sets from Sesame Press (hubby & wife team in Brooklyn, NY).  Great hostess gifts!!

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