STORIES SHARED
THROUGH
CRAFT AND CULTURE
I’m Sandra, a Mexican-American woman exploring how culture, memory, and craft connect us to our roots.
I write about Mexican artisan traditions, storytelling in design, and the deeper meanings behind what we make and buy.
If you believe beauty should carry meaning, I hope you’ll feel at home here.
Come for the artistry. Stay for the soul.
STORIES SHARED
THROUGH
CRAFT AND CULTURE
I’m Sandra, a Mexican-American woman exploring how culture, memory, and craft connect us to our roots.
I write about Mexican artisan traditions, storytelling in design, and the deeper meanings behind what we make and buy.
If you believe beauty should carry meaning, I hope you’ll feel at home here.
Come for the artistry. Stay for the soul.
My Featured Blogs
Hiring Cultural Art Experts Matters
Cultural art carries history, identity, and meaning. This post explores why companies should hire experts who truly understand these traditions, not just for aesthetics, but to build trust, honor heritage, and create with authenticity and care.
Heritage That Moves with Us
This piece explores how meaningful products aren’t just functional, they’re rooted in tradition, identity, and the hands that made them. Heritage isn’t something left behind; it evolves, adapts, and continues to move with us through what we make and how we tell its story.
When the Story Is Missing
This post looks at why honoring heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural stories in design leads to more meaningful products and deeper consumer connection. It’s not just good design, it’s storytelling, identity, and respect, woven into every detail
Brands I Follow
Tata Harper is a Colombian-born founder who blends her Latin American roots with high-performance green beauty, creating luxurious, non-toxic skincare handcrafted on her Vermont farm.
Hernán is a Mexican-founded culinary brand that brings traditional Latin flavors to modern kitchens, offering artisan-crafted products like mole and stone-ground chocolate rooted in Mexican heritage and regional recipes.
Nopalera is a Mexican-American founded body care brand that celebrates Latinx culture through nopales (cactus)-based products, honoring ancestral ingredients and cultural pride in every design and formula.
On The Shelf
Step behind the products and into the stories. On the Shelf uncovers the background, techniques, and cultural roots of the artisans and brands I admire.
Art That Inspires
This is just a glimpse. I have too many inspirations to fit on one page, so check back often, there’s always more art to share.
