Art doesn't have to hang on a wall. From bold geometric patterns by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mondrian to painterly florals and rich seasonal colors, our selection of vivid scarves shows just how much personality wearable art can convey. Some scarves in our curated assortment make a quiet, flowing statement; others are shot with metallic threads and shiny birds that are impossible to miss. Either way, these lovely, intimate works of art are rich in personal style. For art and design lovers, you might hang your scarf on the wall or over an armchair when you’re not wearing it, all the better to admire its every flourish and detail.

California's native poppies are more than a luscious state symbol. Whether the exquisite white-and-egg-yolk papery blooms of the Matilija poppy or the more often seen vivid orange variety, they are part of the landscapes and gardens we know and love. Artists have long found inspiration in poppies and other captivating botanical forms and colors of our natural world. Why not give the classic book called Plant Portraits: The California Legacy of A.R. Valentien, a San Diego-based, nationally renowned painter and ceramics artist, paired with an embossed poppy notebook or a set of note cards? Create your own poppy trail to point you and loved ones toward spring as you support historic preservation!

A grizzly bear carrying the California map, poppies in bloom, and illustrations that invite a second look, are details that make a gift memorable. We love this collection, a perennial favorite at the Marston House Museum Shop, for its playful take on the place originally known as Bear Republic. These are keepsakes for those who call the Golden State home (or wish they did) and for anyone who carries a little piece of it wherever they go. We consider the whimsically illustrated notebooks by Roger La Borde to be "bear" essentials for a well-appointed California lair.

Some of the loveliest holiday gifts invite us to slow down, look closer, and make something with our own hands. This season, we’re slipping into the infinite softness of watercolors. From painting to sketching with watercolor sets and a rainbow of colored pencils, these and other artful finds celebrate the joy of creating and the simple expressive act of putting brush or pencil to paper. See how our collection of watercolor-inspired gifts brings art and imagination into everyday living: tea towels, pen and pencil holders, playing cards, and, from eeBoo, one of our favorite companies, sketchbooks and tidy bins of colored pencils. Don’t miss the exquisite greeting cards from the talented artist behind Leafy Lexicon, who is also a botanist and garden design consultant.

One of the pleasures of beautiful design is discovering it in unexpected places. A tea towel, stationery, a set of playing cards, a notebook, or even the smallest kitchen accessory can become something delightful when color, pattern, and craftsmanship come together. This design motif is called the Modern Botanical Market and its aesthetic is heavily influenced by Art Nouveau and Mid-Century Scandinavian illustration. The floral designs in this line are highly stylized, abstract, and, ultimately, poetic.

From California's early overland journeys and stagecoach routes to the people, landscapes, and traditions of the backcountry, our small gift shop at the Warner–Carrillo Ranch House offers books that invite you to explore further. Whether you're interested in local history, the desert, or the Old West, you may find just the book to take home and continue the journey.

The backcountry has a rich history shaped by travelers, ranchers, Native peoples, desert communities, and the rugged landscape itself. Our Warner–Carrillo Ranch House gift shop features books on local history, California missions, wildflowers, desert life, and the people and events that shaped this part of the West. They're a wonderful way for you and those on your gift list to learn more about the place you've come to visit and to discover somewhere new for your next adventure.