I visited Mexico nearly 20 years ago and vowed to return with a van for a home decor shopping spree. I never got back there, but luckily the internet was invented, so I’ve been able to order handcrafted pieces online. I love Mexican arts because they are colorful and bold, yet earthy. And inexpensive!

Artesanos has been my favorite source over the years, even though many other options are now available. They carry hand painted glazed tile and Saltillo floor tiles (anyone remember when Home Depot carried them?) as well as talavera and copper sinks, hardware, lighting and furniture.

Tierra Y Fuego has similar items. They are a bit pricier, but they do offer a larger selection, such as the kick ass toilet pictured above. Their newly arrived beautiful cement encaustic floor tile is just under $10 per tile, which actually seems reasonable considering I’ve seen encaustics for as high as $100 per tile.

Ebay has been an excellent source for Mexican goods. I’ve been happy with my copper sink purchases from Mexicopper, but there are a number of companies offering similar products.