Mojave Lu

Mojave Lu Hi! I'm Kristi Kautz - a ceramics artist and 3D interior designer based in the California Mojave Desert, just outside of Joshua Tree.

I hand-make unique desert-inspired and nature-centric home decor designed to bring the outdoors in! I'm Kristi Kautz - a ceramics artist and 3D interior designer based in the stunning Mojave Desert of California, just outside of Joshua Tree. I'm a HUGE plant lover and get so much joy from surrounding my home and office with my plant babies. My passion for infusing indoor spaces with nature inspire

s much of what I create, whether it's planters, vases, wall planters/vases, air plant holders, or wall hangings made from clay and natural fibers. I create these vessels in hopes that I can inspire as many people as possible to bring the outside in. Thanks so much for visiting my page. Feel free to browse my shop and reach out with any questions - I'm happy to answer them!

Desert friends! I’ll be at the acme62 holiday market this Saturday - come say hi! You can knock out some of your Christm...
12/03/2025

Desert friends! I’ll be at the acme62 holiday market this Saturday - come say hi! You can knock out some of your Christmas shopping and support local makers at the same time!🎄💁🏻‍♀️🎁

There’s a spider on your chest. It’s ceramic.Happy Halloween! 🕷️
10/31/2025

There’s a spider on your chest. It’s ceramic.
Happy Halloween! 🕷️

Been experimenting with layering colored slip over contrasting clay bodies, and I’m kind of obsessed with how much depth...
04/08/2025

Been experimenting with layering colored slip over contrasting clay bodies, and I’m kind of obsessed with how much depth it adds. It’s such a different way to think about surface decoration - more matte, more textural, and way more budget-friendly than glazing every inch. These are just test tiles for now, but I’m excited to see how they translate into full pieces. Love when trying something new actually works out!

Still kind of surreal to see my work in someone else’s space—especially when it looks this good. Big shoutout to Christi...
04/02/2025

Still kind of surreal to see my work in someone else’s space—especially when it looks this good. Big shoutout to Christine (a total gem of an Etsy customer) for sending these over.

One little jar, endless date night possibilities. 💕 Write down all the things you’ve been meaning to do together, toss t...
02/14/2025

One little jar, endless date night possibilities. 💕 Write down all the things you’ve been meaning to do together, toss them in, and pick one a week. What’s first on your list? (bonus points if it involves pottery!)

Holiday hack alert: these curvaceous planters are a sure win for any plant lover on your gift list. You’re welcome 😉🌲   ...
11/19/2024

Holiday hack alert: these curvaceous planters are a sure win for any plant lover on your gift list. You’re welcome 😉🌲

This wavy beauty is everything I love in a design—neutral but bold, masculine and feminine, and 100% unique. Perfect for...
11/17/2024

This wavy beauty is everything I love in a design—neutral but bold, masculine and feminine, and 100% unique. Perfect for any space! 🖤✨

Looking to jazz up your decor? This little cutie is both stylish and handy—grab it from my shop before it’s gone!       ...
11/15/2024

Looking to jazz up your decor? This little cutie is both stylish and handy—grab it from my shop before it’s gone!

Show the world you’ve got a… bubble vase, bubble, bubble, bubble vase 💁🏻‍♀️✨ (shout out to  for gifting me these beautif...
10/21/2024

Show the world you’ve got a… bubble vase, bubble, bubble, bubble vase 💁🏻‍♀️✨

(shout out to for gifting me these beautiful dried flowers)

Celebrating the end of snake season with this ssssuper cute trinket dish 🐍
10/07/2024

Celebrating the end of snake season with this ssssuper cute trinket dish 🐍

Every now and then, I list a piece in my Etsy shop that I secretly hope no one will buy because I love it so much. This ...
08/10/2024

Every now and then, I list a piece in my Etsy shop that I secretly hope no one will buy because I love it so much. This planter is one of those pieces. I designed it to sit on top of a pedestal base that doubles as a deep drip tray (which is great for preventing mold and root rot because it keeps the bottom of the plant from sitting directly in a saucer full of water). Not to mention, the arch design is cute as hell. So if you’re thinking about buying this one, please wait just a little while longer so that I have some time to enjoy it for myself 😜

Just sold! 🕺🏻
07/08/2024

Just sold! 🕺🏻

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92285

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