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Elisa Gonsalves Designs

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Find me in Joshua Tree at my lifestyle shop @gitanagold

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Dearest Pablo,

I can’t believe you are gone, but I know it was your time.

Thank you for being the best dog and my closest, dearest friend. The love you gave me outshines these words, and my gratitude for your endless warrior spirit still makes me smile—even as tears fill my eyes while I write this.

You were the love of my life for the last 20 years, and you will forever be. I miss you more than words can hold. If I had one wish, it would be to bring your beautifully wild little energy back into my life, but I know your spirit will always be with me.

Pablo Picasso Escobar… Boobie, Black Beauty, Monkey, Munchie, Darkness, Muffin Man, Mooshie, PaBurrito, Pablarone, Baby, Rata, Mighty Mouse, Pookie, Pablostiltskin, Mr. Pabalito, Mr. Bobalito, Pablo Honey—and so many more. Every name a memory, every nickname a piece of my heart.

Thank you for all the silly, joyful, and sweet moments—traveling, hiking, running, playing chase, sharing French fries, beach days, endless cuddles, and dressing you up in your countless costumes for every holiday… and sometimes for no reason at all.

You were a fighter in every sense—surviving the unimaginable, evading coyotes off the I-5 for a week after that accident, overcoming surgeries, broken bones, and everything life threw your way. Nothing could break your spirit.

Through it all, you were my loving, loyal companion. My constant. My heart.

You have been and will continue to be my greatest inspiration and the purest, most innocent love I have ever known.

Run free, my sweet boy, and eat all the ham and lamb chops in heaven. Until we meet again. 🐾🤍 by @eliminator

Happy holidays, everyone! Pablo and I are sending everyone lots of love from Joshua Tree. I’m so thankful to have my furry little guy with me for the holidays. Life in this golden cactus is holding strong, and we are continuing to celebrate as we enter the New Year here in the Mojave Desert.
¡Pablo forever! And Happy New Year! by @eliminator

“The more brilliant the lightning, the quicker it disappears.”
Thank you, @libfestival community and @grandartique family, for another fantastic magic flash of a festival, which I’ve bottled up into my potion for a new, tasty brew patiently waiting to be re-opened next year. Each special year has allowed me to express and share my heart through the art of my experiences within this special event. I truly appreciate those of you who stopped by @gitanagold and supported this cackling den of pioneer wonders. Here’s a look at my sassy team, inspirational friends, latest creations, and collected treasures. Until next year! by @eliminator

It’s that time of year again for us to dance, laugh, and play under the Bakersfield sun. We are just days away from the @libfestival festival, where you will find my shop, @gitanagold , set up with the pioneer town, general store, stage, and friends and family at the @grandartique I’ve been in the studio making things hot with a new collection, including painted hats, body accents, jewelry, and a unique curated collection of vintage clothing. I genuinely look forward to creating my art for this event every year, so please stop by the shop cause it will be bursting with new treasures, say hi, and get it before your golden gitana is gone! by @eliminator

Birthday celebrations with the love of my life, Pablo! It’s been a beautiful 19 years and counting with this sweet little guy. I treasure each precious moment with him as he continues to inspire me with his enduring strength and will to live. He’s the gift that keeps giving, and I could not have asked for a better, more loving best friend. Pablito, Chiquito, corazoncito, forever!! by @eliminator

That time, I trapped myself in a crystal ball at the Tucson Gem Show! This magical event continues to give me the healthy creative vision perfect for much-needed workation with some of the most inspirational artists in the crystal biz. I’ve been in the studio since and am looking forward to sharing my new collection of designs soon, so please stay tuned for some sparkle therapy by your Golden Gitana. by @eliminator

I’ve been working away here in Joshua Tree for the last couple of months in my new shop. It’s been a fun work in progress and continues to evolve, but I’m finally ready to share with everyone, so here’s a look at my second location with @gitanagold , my treasure trove in the desert at @artqueen_jt . I have a fully stocked store filled with my jewelry, hats, clothing, vintage, art, crystals, and more. Plus, I carry designer friends’ apparel and accessories, including Luna Wild, Nancy Marcus Designs, Gian, Ostara, and more coming soon.
I’ve also expanded my treasure hunting and now carry more vintage and new home decor items and art from around the world.
If you are ready for a desert getaway, please stop in and say hi. My shop hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but feel free to shoot me a DM for private appointments outside of store hours. by @eliminator

I celebrate in my work 🤍
Your Golden Gitana is holding things down at the shop in Barrio this weekend with some fun events at collective shop @tesorobarrio , but stay tuned for information about the Joshua Tree shop’s re-opening soon. by @eliminator

In my REDy form cause, all we have is now. by @eliminator

I have thrilling news, friends! There is a new Gitana Gold shop location in Barrio Logan, San Diego. With the help of friends from @egotripbrc , Tesoro is a creative collective retail maker space with local artisans, designers, creators, and more. You will find many treasures in our boutique gallery store, including unique designer clothing, hand-made jewelry, hats, crystals galore, unique art, and vintage items curated by yours truly, @gitanagold and @strictlyretro , plus art by @shood____ . We also offer yoga on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. and classes taught by @wolfandlionsd We will be hosting our grand opening party and more events soon, so please stay tuned for more information. by @eliminator

What a wicked snap but I’m back and thank you everyone at @grandartique and @libfestival community for uniting and creating the magic of this year‘s festival! This Golden Gitana is erupting with joy from the support for this exhilarating soul enriching event that continues to ignite and nurture our collective spirit. The boiling cauldron of experiences is bubbling with anticipation for the next year when we will continue to share the wonders of this sacred learning space with cackles galore. We dance away our worries together inviting positive learned love, and knowledge into our world. Some of my art designs have been handcrafted by a young inspiring team in Brazil, and are a testament to their unwavering spirit. Despite the hardships of natural disasters, they have created stunning pieces that adorned my booth at the festival this year. Your additional assistance would be a beacon of hope for them and testament to the power of compassion and solidarity during these challenging times. Our heart is with the people of Brazil. We are not just a community but a family and we are reaching out to you Lightning in a Bottle community to join us in this collective effort to help our family members who are currently in the mids of a disaster. Your donations are not just needed urgently needed to support these hard-working, individuals, battling flooding and its associated hardships. Together we can make a significant immediate difference. Even if you can’t afford to donate, spreading awareness is a way to help keep consciousness within our communities strong, in our gratitude for what we have and commitment to do what we can do for those who have less.
I have tagged a friend @belamuller who is the best point of contact for donations and will include more information on the following posts.
You can also find my work at the following stores in California
@gitanagold
@krazymarysboutique @kayoanimeclothing @wildfeathersf @atranova_by_sheilab @hunt_and_gather @strollhome_

Please stay tuned for more info on the opening of my new shop location in San Diego, where I will be hosting more events for this cause. by @eliminator

When lightning strikes, we bottle it up! Hey friends, I’m returning to one of my favorite festivals with my pop-up shop @gitanagold with the @grandartique at @libfestival this year. I’ve been working up a storm in my studio and coming in hot with a freshly painted hat collection, new jewels, body accents, and a collection of vintage you won’t find anywhere else. We also have a new Golden Gitana addition, so I’ll create and share the space with clothing designer @nanuk_makal , who will have various fair trade-made upcycled sari fabric robes. So please stop by the shop cause we look forward to seeing and styling you! by @eliminator