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Mala Beads: How to Use Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Beads
What are mala beads? ‘Mala’ is the Sanskrit word for garland or necklace. For centuries, mala beads have been used as a meditation tool. Counting the mala beads by moving them through the fingers and...
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Music We Love: Hippie Tunes from Back in the Day! PLUS The Retro Rock Poster...
It’s no secret we love music at Mexicali, and we are always psyched to show that love in as many ways as possible! Our retro concert posters are the ultimate awesome way to highlight your home with...
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4 Ways to Wear it: Our Long Sleeve Wrap Around Top
We love this one size top because there are just so many ways to wear it! In addition to being versatile, it’s solid colors mean it will coordinate with any of your favorite gypsy skirts and looks...
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Music We Love: Putumayo World Music! PLUS Tuneful Travel Playlist
Travel around the world with Mexicali Blues and Putumayo! A groovy playlist featuring cool & unique videos from the fantastic global musicians who do their tuneful thing on the awesome albums you...
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Making a Tapestry Wall Hanging: Creative Block Printing & Dyeing in India
Mexicali owners Pete & Kim Erskine choosing their favorite block print tapestries. The traditional Indian print tapestry is a familiar sight to bohemian spirits of all ages and walks of life!...
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Gemstone Meanings Encyclopedia: Picking the Perfect Pendant for Positive Vibes
A gemstone pendant makes a thoughtful gift that is sure to wow on any occasion! Some gemstones are thought to be particularly “romantic”, like garnet, moonstone, and tourmaline. Smoky quartz is said...
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Bohemian Style: Mixing Mexicali With What’s Already In Your Closet
Effortless hippie chic style is so easy to create when you integrate Mexicali pieces into the wardrobe you already own; a few well-chosen accessories can up the elegance of a playful skirt, or bring...
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Mexicali DIY: Mini Planters
When we first saw our mosaic candle holders, we instantly loved them for dressing up a room (and our desks at work!). But alas, it is hard to keep an eye on a lit candle, and who has the time to shop...
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Portland, Maine Sale Alert! Our First-Ever Gemstone & Sterling Silver Trunk...
Moonstone, turquoise, and lapis, OH MY! We just adore gemstone jewelry here at Mexicali, and have been setting aside special pieces for a number of years in order to have a super sale one day. That...
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Traditional Techniques: The Art of Henna
Pretty henna photo by Michael Day The art of body painting with henna has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa, and the Middle...
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Creative Ways to Use Batik Sarongs in Your Bohemian Decor
We love using our batik sarongs as an easy and cute coverup or impromptu beach towel, but when the weather turns cool or we don’t get outside as often as we like, we start to miss seeing our favorite...
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Mexicali DIY: Hippie Teepee Fort for Kids or Adults!
Whether you are five or eighty-five, sometimes you just want to build a fort! Creating your own little cozy zone is fun, easy, and you get to hang out in it when you’re done! We love the idea of...
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Cabin Fever: Brighten up Your Bohemian Home this Winter!
There’s something about these grey winter days that makes us want to clean up, organize, and bring cool new color to our homes! We definitely dig decorating with a wide variety of colors and textures,...
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Jewelry Styling Tips: How to Choose the Best Necklace for Your Neckline
Coordinating your necklace to your neckline is a subtle trick that creates a huge impact on an outfit. When this pairing is off, it can make your outfit look mismatched and awkward, but choosing the...
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Tibetan Prayer Flags Explained: What Does All That Sanskrit Writing Mean?
Our traditional Tibetan prayer flags are inscribed with symbols and words that are said to carry prayers and hopes into the breeze and across the lands. If you’ve ever wondered what all that Sanskrit...
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Elephant Symbolism: Meaning of the Elephant as an Animal Totem
Elephants are traditionally considered a symbol of good luck, wisdom, fertility, and protection. Wearing or placing in your home the image of the elephant with its trunk raised is thought to attract...
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The Tree of Life: Symbolism Across Cultures & Time
Mexicali Blues sterling silver tree of life pendant available here: http://ow.ly/w89SV The Tree of Life is a universal symbol found in many spiritual and mythological traditions around the world....
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Rudraksha Beads: Jewelry for Clarity, Peace, and Prosperity
Rudraksha beads have been worn by sages and yogis throughout the ages for their spiritual and healing powers. Rudraksha beads are seeds from the Rudraksha tree and are believed to contain cosmic...
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Mandalas: Their Meaning & How to Meditate with Mandala Sacred Geometry
Mandalas represent a sacred geometry that emits and attracts positive energy. Sanskrit for “circle”, a mandala represents wholeness and the Divine, our relation to eternity, and unity between the...
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Gemstone Magic & Meaning: Lapis Lazuli
Lapis lazuli is considered to be the stone of universal truth and friendship. It is reputed to bring harmony to relationships and help the wearer express the self in an authentic manner. Lapis is also...
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