Querida Collective was dreamed up by Monica Martin after falling in love with the textiles, artistry, and traditions of Mexico during her travels to Oaxaca. This photoshoot marked the very beginning of the brand.


In less than a year, that vision grew into Casa Querida, a brick-and-mortar shop co-founded by Monica and her sister, Christine.


Casa Querida translates to “Beloved House,” a fitting name for a space devoted to beautiful, thoughtfully made goods while honoring the artisans, cultures, and traditions behind them.


Visit them in Idyllwild or online at www.shopcasaquerida.com

A young woman in traditional Mexican attire with braids and gold earrings reaches toward hanging paper butterflies.
Young woman in traditional Mexican embroidered blouse with gold earrings and red lips, smiling outdoors.
Three women in colorful tiered skirts and ponchos chat in a plant-filled doorway of a rustic shop.
Three women holding colorful tote bags that read Pinche Mexico Te Amo, wearing traditional Mexican-inspired clothing.
Woman in embroidered white top and orange skirt holds bouquet of flowers while sitting outdoors near blooming roses.
Woman in colorful geometric patterned dress leaning against redwood tree in forest, wearing gold earrings and red lipstick.
Three women in vibrant colorful embroidered traditional dresses holding hands outdoors.
Woman in colorful patterned red dress sitting barefoot on rocks surrounded by lush green forest.
Woman in traditional patterned dress and floral headdress standing in a rocky forest stream.
Two women in colorful crop tops and maxi skirts smiling in a forest setting.
Smiling woman with curly hair and floral arm tattoo wearing a teal dress, standing outdoors among trees.
Two women in boho tiered mini dresses, one tan and one orange, standing in a natural outdoor setting.
Young woman in orange dress laughing in a field, holding wildflowers with trees in background.
Woman with curly hair wearing a floral crown and brown dress outdoors.
Two women holding hands outdoors, one wearing a red dress with a rose tattoo on her wrist.
Woman in flowing red maxi dress stands smiling in tall grass field surrounded by autumn trees.
Two women in flowing white and red dresses hold hands while walking through a golden grass field outdoors.
Two women in autumn floral crowns and vintage dresses laugh together outdoors in a meadow.
Woman in pink dress with curly hair and rose earrings poses outdoors at sunset with mountain views.
Three women in vibrant pink and red outfits holding colorful papel picado banners outdoors at dusk.