CindySearles

Planters, Hand Crafted Pottery and Fine Furniture

Occidental, California

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Announcement We are a married couple who have been working in clay and wood for over 40 years. We combine our work to make work that we hope is functional and brings a bit of joy into everyday life. We make tile, air planters, fine furniture, vases, mugs and much more.

follow us on instagram @cjsearles for sales, new work and information about our Octopus Shed in Occidental, CA.

Our studios and kilns are solar powered! We use recyclable, renewable packing peanuts in our shipping process. Our air planters are made with recycled slip.
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Last updated on Apr 13, 2021

We are a married couple who have been working in clay and wood for over 40 years. We combine our work to make work that we hope is functional and brings a bit of joy into everyday life. We make tile, air planters, fine furniture, vases, mugs and much more.

follow us on instagram @cjsearles for sales, new work and information about our Octopus Shed in Occidental, CA.

Our studios and kilns are solar powered! We use recyclable, renewable packing peanuts in our shipping process. Our air planters are made with recycled slip.
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Pam on Apr 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This is a unique tile and beautifully executed!! OMG ,how I love it! Packing was great! Thank you!

Alligator Subway Tile, Florida Decor

Alligator Subway Tile, Florida Decor
BBF on Apr 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Super quality and just so cute! Something caused a shipping error, but when I asked owner about delay, the problem was corrected immediately. Couldn't be happier.

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Easter Gift

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Easter Gift
Heather on Apr 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome quality, matched the description.

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Mother's Day Gift, Chicken Lover

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Mother's Day Gift, Chicken Lover
Michelle on Mar 24, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

We wanted something unique and not the typical tourist tchotchke to commemorate a whale watching experience. This is absolutely beautiful, well made, and perfect for our home. It was sent carefully packaged and the air plant Cindy put with it is perfect and very healthy. Highly recommend.

Small Whale Air Plant Holder, Bring the Beach Home

Small Whale Air Plant Holder, Bring the Beach Home
Annie on Mar 21, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Gifting the mom and baby octopus for Mother’s Day! Shipping was so fast and the air plants are the best quality. Will definitely purchase from Cindy again in the future!

Mom and Baby Octopus Plant Hanger, Original Handmade Hanging Octopus, Mother's Day Gift

Mom and Baby Octopus Plant Hanger, Original Handmade Hanging Octopus, Mother's Day Gift
Alicia Crosley on Feb 1, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful little whale I purchased for my sister for Christmas. I also just purchased a blue one for myself, I would highly recommend.

Small Whale Air Plant Holder, Bring the Beach Home

Small Whale Air Plant Holder, Bring the Beach Home
Meghan on Apr 24, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I wanted. I can’t wait to buy more pieces from this artist.

Arts and Craft Mission Style, Orange California Poppy Vase

Arts and Craft Mission Style, Orange California Poppy Vase
Ceph on Apr 23, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The nautilus is adorable. I love it so much. Would definitely buy again.

Large Nautilus, Air Planter, Table Top, Freestanding, Whimsical Gift

Large Nautilus, Air Planter, Table Top, Freestanding, Whimsical Gift
Heidi on Apr 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

We love everything she makes!!!!!

Wild Rose and Hummingbird, Sipper, Valentines Day Gift

Wild Rose and Hummingbird, Sipper, Valentines Day Gift
Tammy on Apr 19, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

So adorable. Perfect for my garden. Well made. One of a kind. Love them!

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Mother's Day Gift, Chicken Lover

Free Range Black and White Chickens, Mother's Day Gift, Chicken Lover

About CindySearles

Sales 18,124

On Etsy since 2012

Hand made tile in the Arts and Crafts Style. Great for installations for your home projects.
Handmade mugs, start your day with something that you love.
Whimsical Sea Creatures, Hanging Air Planters. Turn your home into an aquatic wonderland.
Light up your life with our selection of hand crafted wood, tile and ceramic lamps.
Planters for succulents too! Chickens, Hedgehogs, Whales, Pigs, Cows and oh so much more!

Hand Made Planters, Tile, Pottery and Furniture

We live in the hamlet of Occidental, CA which is nestled into the redwoods. We are centered between the Russian River and the incredible Sonoma coastline. Our free time is spent hiking in the local hills, exploring vibrant tide pools and kayaking the Russian River. Our woodwork and ceramics is a reflection of what we love in live.

We make hanging air planters to create an aquatic wonderland for any occasion. Our squid shop includes octopus, squid, jellyfish, nautilus, puffer fish, sea stars, narwahls, and whales. We have a deep love for the ocean and hope that our work carries that sense of wonderment.

Our tile is hand made and painted in the Arts and Crafts style. It is made of porcelain, it is durable and suitable for installation for any projects. We fuse our talents in furniture making, where our tile is used in hand crafted mirrors, lamps and key racks.

Our pottery is meant to spark joy with its use. It ranges from the Arts and Crafts style to silly snapping alligators. I like to tell little stories with the pots I make. I try to capture what makes me happy in my wandering.

We have been a potter and a woodworker for over 30 years. We hope you enjoy our shop and thank you for looking.

Shop members

Cindy and James Searles

Owner

We combine our skills to make hand made tile, pottery and furniture. We hope we can spark joy into the everyday function of life. We make the original hanging octopus air planter!

Production partners

Karen Kovanis

Occidental, CA

Karen is the candle making part of our partnership.

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Last updated on Feb 20, 2020

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CindySearles

Planters, Hand Crafted Pottery and Fine Furniture

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Original, Small Handmade Hanging Octopus Air Planter, Octopus Garden, Bring the Beach Home

Large Original, Octopus Air Plant Hanger, Octopus Garden

A Baby Spouting Whale Planter/Vase, Mother's Day Gift

Mini Angler Fish Planters, Air Plants Holder, Plant Lover, Fish Art, Crystal, Mother's Day gift

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Home, Quilt, Handmade Mug, Mother's Day Gift

Toad, Handmade Coffee Cup, Turquoise Matt, Mother's Day Gift

Iris Tile Decorative Mirror with 4 tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Poppy Tile Decorative Mirror with 4 tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Thistle Tile Decorative Mirror with 3 Tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Thistle Tile Decorative Mirror with 4 Tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Octopus Handmade Cup

Arts and Crafts Style Ginkgo Vase, Green Matte

Dragonfly Tile, Handmade, Arts and Crafts Style, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Dragonfly on Lily Pad Handmade Tile,Arts and Crafts Mission Style, 2 1/4"x 2 1/4"

Frog on Lily Pad Handmade Tile,Arts and Crafts Mission Style, 2 1/4"x 2 1/4"

Arts and Crafts Style Mountain Frog, Handmade Tile

Red Eyed Frog, Hand Made Tile, Craftsman Style

Arts and Crafts, Mission Style, Dragonfly, Hand Made Tile

Arts and Craft Mission Style, Daffodil, Hummingbird, Frog and Bee Vase, Mother's Day Gift

Key Rack and Shelf with Handmade Mushroom Tiles, Mission Style

Iris Tile Decorative Mirror with 3 tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Poppy Tile Decorative Mirror with 3 tiles in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Key Rack and Shelf with Handmade Arts and Crafts Knot Tiles, Mission Style

Wild Rose and Hummingbird, Handmade Ceramics and a Hand Poured Soy Candle, Mother's Day Gift

Happy Night time Camper Candle, Handmade Ceramics and a Hand Poured Soy Candle, Mother's Day Gift

Happy Camper Candle, Handmade Ceramics and a Hand Poured Soy Candle, Mother's Day Gift

Luna Moth Candle, Handmade Ceramics and a Hand Poured Soy Candle, Craftsman Style

Arts and Crafts Style Dragonfly Vase, Green Matte

Blue and White, Handmade Moth Ornament

Peace Dove, Handmade Ornament, Donation

Mini Dotted Jellyfish, Hanging Air Planter, Bring the Beach Home, Valentine's Day Gift

Artichoke Handmade Tile, Arts and Crafts Style

Trout Tile Decorative Mirror in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Ginkgo Decorative Mirror in the Arts and Crafts Tradition, Craftsman Home, Bungalow Home, Heirloom Gift

Jellyfish, Hanging Air Planter, Suncatcher, Mother's Day Gift

Toad, Handmade Coffee Cup, Mother's Day Gift

A Mini Wave Octopus, Air Plant Hanger, Valentine's Day

Blue and White, Large Nautilus, Air Planter, Table Top, Freestanding, Mother's Day Gift

Blue and White, Large, Nautilus Air Plant Wall Planter, Mother's Day Gift, Bring Home the Beach

Blue and White, Large, Nautilus Air Plant Hanger, Coastal Decor, Live Plant Gift, Mother's Day Gift, Ocean Lover, Whimsical Gift