I started "My Mercado Mexican Imports" because I love spending time shopping in Mexico for my own home and thought others would want the opportunity to add colorful, festive Mexican items to their own.

I live along the Texas-Mexico border - as far South Texas as you can get. So it doesn't take me but a few minutes to cross the Rio Grande and I'm in Mexico.

All along the border you'll find fabulous folk art created by talented artisans throughout Mexico - from Mexican Christmas decorations made of tin and straw, to woven handbags and ponchos, plus handcrafted pottery and traditional Mexican fiesta dresses.

If you want your next party to feel like a fiesta, how about decorating your home with handcrafted Mexican Loteria Christmas ornaments?

If you're in the market for something in particular that you may have seen while on vacation but forgot to buy - feel free to let me know.