March 1, 2026

Desert Lovers & Co | A–Z Artist Series

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Desert Lovers & Company - 583 Palm Canyon Dr Suite D, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

Desert Lovers & Co Makers


Desert Lovers & Co is celebrating Borrego Springs makers with curated art and gifts for inspired homes—plus a new A–Z Artist Series spotlighting one shop creative each day.

Albert Asmussen

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Albert Asmussen started playing around with laser engraving more than 12 years ago and that experiment turned into something much bigger.


What began as curiosity has, over the past 3 years, grown into a fun creative pursuit.

He lives off-grid in a converted bus tiny home, traveling and making magnets along the way. The desert skies of Borrego often show up in his work as little hand-drawn sunrises and sunsets and he likes to include animals and vehicles in his desert scenes too.

Every magnet is finished by hand and most come with a good story if you ask. You can find them here at the shop or catch Albert at the Friday Farmers Market.


AND he’ll be joining Teri and Lisa at Little Trailer Town by Christmas Circle soon!

You can also follow his journey on Instagram -> @thedinovan



Beth Hart

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Beth considers herself an accidental artist.

In 2010 she took an art class and quickly decided she couldn’t “draw.” So she did what creatives do… she kept going. She gathered a few friends and worked through Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, and that’s where it all started.

She began with watercolor, experimenting with different techniques and eventually painting on Yupo, a smooth synthetic paper that allows the colors to move in unexpected ways and can’t quite be replicated.

Her work ranges from desert scenes to whimsical little creatures. The cards at the shop are reproductions of her original paintings. It’s always special to see our Borrego landscape reflected back through Beth’s eyes.

While putting this series together, I had the idea to include photos of each artist as they were growing up. I was only supposed to pick one… but I love them all. They show a part of this quirky and hardworking artist we all know and adore.

In addition to seeing her work at the shop, you can also find it at Ram’s Hill and on select Saturdays, at Art in the Park at Christmas Circle.




Bobby Brumback

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Bobby started sewing about 15 years ago for a very valid reason, he wanted drapes for his house.


Cue the origin story.


One thing led to another, he took costuming classes at a community college to learn patterns and now here we are.

He learned on a 1950s White straight stitch machine. These days he works on a Janome “New Home” and a Brother serger.

While he still makes the occasional shirt or sport coat, most of what you’ll see at the shop are his pillows, portable pockets, and bold, colorful tote bags. Every tote gets her moment in the spotlight. They’re all one of a kind, and he never uses the same pattern twice.

His influences include Antoni Gaudí, Piet Mondrian, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Keith Haring, so naturally he gravitates toward graphic lines and vibrant fabrics.

Bobby lives in Borrego Springs half the year. The other half he’s in Northern California making mosaic art, which involves plenty of tile breaking, sawing, and lotsa noise.

Sewing is his meditative desert season practice.
And when the weather is perfect for weeks at a time? The sewing gets put on pause. Because when the weather is nice, you all know… it’s hiking season. And Bobby makes sure he’s out there enjoying it.

Fun fact:  Bobby was born on February 29th so will be celebrating his birthday tomorrow on the 28th. A Leap Day birthday feels very on brand for someone who never repeats a pattern twice. If you’re wondering what to get him… I may have a few ideas.

Follow Bobby@bobbybrumback on Instagram for a closer look at his process and what he’s working on.




Cindie Horn

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Cindie started sewing in 7th grade. Her mom got her going while her Home Ec classes helped her level up.


By the time she was in her 20’s she was making most of her own clothes.
While raising her kids, sewing shifted to Halloween costumes and mending.

Later, when her kids moved out, she began making velvet and denim wine bags and selling them at craft fairs.

After Cindie retired 8 years ago, she started creating upcycled pieces inspired by high-end streetwear.

She currently works on a Viking Husqvarna machine, paired with some serious denim needles. 99% of her materials are upcycled.

She sources denim jackets and jeans from resale shops and layers in reclaimed fabrics for embellishment. Each creation carries a bit of history and a whole lot of reinvention.

Borrego can be a challenging place for makers, with limited selling opportunities and supplies that have to be sourced elsewhere.


But one thing she does enjoy is creating desert and western inspired pieces that we sell here at the shop.
There’s something really comforting about giving old denim a new life, especially when it reflects the spirit of the desert.

You can follow Cindie on Instagram @cindie.4676 and be the first to see the new designs she’s been working on.




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