THE END YUCCA VALLEY

It’s rare to find such a unique collection of “cool stuff” (for lack of better words) but especially rare to find it along an empty stretch of highway, deep in the high desert outskirts of Palm Springs.

The End is a curated collection of vintage clothing, textile art - OMG the macramé wall hangings are incredible beyond words - local jewelry and fashion finds, as well as and the owner’s personal collection of mixed media paintings. It’s truly a place to wander and discover, a tiny bungalow of several rooms filled to the brim with incredibly unique and colorful finds. Each vignette is artfully arranged, combing vintage and handmade curiosities. All are vibrantly patterned and somehow all fit together in this shop. It’s an eclectic mix that the owner has put together, and it matches the eclectic free spirit of Joshua Tree. It’s artistic, bohemian, beautiful and quirky.

I was enamored by the high desert and this eclectic town, enamored by the raw desert beauty and colorful artisic spirit. Enamored by the pioneering bohemians who chose to live in this fairly harsh desert climate, miles away from “normal civilization.”

The town feels like a relic from a bygone era, an era where the “wild west” was a place for exploration, cowboys and pioneers, rather than Hollywood resorts and gold courses. I loved the vibe of Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, feeling like I was on a cross country roadtrip deep in the American southwest, but in fact only 40 miles from Palm Springs.

"The End" captured this artistic vibe, selling products from the 70's mixedw ith artisinal crafts of today. I see the creative visions of its craftsmen, looming macrame well gangings and tie dyeing fashionable caftans. I will defintely have to go back, preferably not after a full day of Joshua treet sighseeing and when I'm not melting in 110 degree heat.