‘TIL YOU DROP

By Emma Trevino

The Desert At Home

Bring the outdoors in with a chic reminder that you’re living it up in the Southwest. Hand-painted cacti with green beads between each prickly piece of art dangle on a durable chain. Hang this piece up wherever you can, because you’re going to want to show it off as much as possible.

Cactus Garland, $36

Blue Moon Marketplace

400 San Felipe NW Ste E

505-350-0412 bluemoonmarketplace.com

Sweet And Salty Team Up

Summertime is for ice cream and Christmastime is for warm, fresh-out-of-theoven cookies—for all those months in between, this sweet and salty caramel corn will surely satisfy. The classic variety comes with pecans and almonds, but you can also grab a nut-free bag or, if you’re feeling extra indulgent, caramel corn with bacon. We don’t know what to try first!

Caramel Corn, $4-$16

ChocGlitz & Cream

10660 Unser Blvd NW Ste D (505) 898-4589 chocglitzandcream.com

Bulk Up Like Wolverine

Just because some are hibernating this winter doesn’t mean you have to. This moisture-wicking tee will make your workout feel like a breeze. An added bonus is that you’re showing support for our local ice hockey team—go wolves!

Ice Wolves Training Shirt, $49.99

Chilly’s Pro Shop

9530 Tramway Blvd NE

(505) 856-7595 chillysproshop.com

Send Your Love With Style

Like most people, you probably head to Target or Smith’s for a last minute birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day card. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, stock up on these handmade cards with scenic art for a personalized gift that’ll prove just how thoughtful you are once and for all. At least it’ll look that way.

Assorted cards, $4

Scojo’s Gifts and Cards

8000 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE C8 (505) 828-0360 scojosgifts.com

You might think Two J’s Boutique in Bosque Farms is a little out of the way for shopping. But, the steady stream of customers, especially on any given Saturday, would beg to differ. They come to the funky little shop for a special-occasion outfit; a blazer and dress pants for a job interview; a pair of fabulous jeans; or shoes, boots or even rhinestone booties. They come to lose themselves in the seemingly endless array of purses, jewelry and belts. And they come from across the region, from Taos to Socorro and parts beyond. Mostly, Two J’s customers come for individualized attention that’s sometimes hard to find these days.

“I love dressing other people,” owner