Gift Guide for Nature Lovers

Holiday in the High Desert: A Gift Guide for Nature Lovers, Wanderers & Desert Dreamers

If you’re shopping for someone who finds peace in the stillness of a Joshua Tree sunrise, has a backpack full of notebooks, or dreams of turning their home into a wild, wonder-filled sanctuary — you’re in the right place.

At the Dot Design’s desert-inspired gifts are made for those who want to carry the soul of the Southwest wherever they go. This is your curated gift guide for the hikers, the journalers, the stargazers, and anyone who needs a little more warmth and wild in their winter.

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1. The 2026 Joshua Tree Illustrated Calendar

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For the one who’d rather spend New Year’s Eve under the stars.

Twelve months of sun-soaked magic. Each page features hand-illustrated scenes inspired by Joshua Tree — a tribute to one of California’s most iconic landscapes. This calendar is more than just a date-keeper; it’s a monthly reminder to slow down, look around, and breathe deeply.
🎁 Perfect for: The grounded adventurer, the home office dreamer, the national park lover.

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2. Field Notebooks for Nature Journaling

Tiny in size. Big on inspiration. Choose their spirit animal or gift all three.

• 🐦 Quail Field Notebook
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• 🐇 Jack Rabbit Field Notebook
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• 🐍 Rattlesnake Field Notebook
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Each one is designed to slip into a back pocket or backpack, ready for notes, sketches, pressed flowers, or sunrise thoughts.
🎁 Perfect for: Hikers, writers, plant pressers, daydreamers.

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3. Matilija Poppy Bandanas (Yellow & Pink)

• 💛 Yellow Bandana →
• 💗 Pink Bandana →

Inspired by the sunny, resilient Matilija poppy (aka the “fried egg flower”), these 100% cotton bandanas bring floral folk-art charm to every outfit or adventure. Wear it as a scarf, wrap it around a gift, or hang it as mini wall art.
🎁 Perfect for: The stylish hiker, the botanical enthusiast, the bandana-obsessed niece.

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🐾 4. Desert Animal Sticker Bundle

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For the water bottle, laptop, or field journal that’s feeling a little too… empty.

This bundle features some of the Southwest’s most iconic creatures — illustrated with a soft, botanical twist. Each vinyl sticker is made to last (and made to make people ask, “Where’d you get that?”).
🎁 Perfect for: Stocking stuffers, snail mail enclosures, journaling kits.

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🎨 5. Jack Rabbit Linocut Print (Original)

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Original, hand-printed, and full of quiet character.

This linocut jack rabbit is bold yet serene — a perfect addition to a gallery wall or cozy nook. Each print is hand-pulled, so no two are alike.
🎁 Perfect for: The art collector, the minimalist desert dweller, or anyone looking to give the gift of slow-made, timeless art.

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Let the Desert Do the Talking

Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, a holiday, or just to say “you’ve got this,” these gifts bring the magic of the high desert to anyone who needs a little wildness in their life.

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