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Welcome to Cercana
Cercana is a boutique storefront nestled in the heart of Ojai, California, offering ethically sourced art, home decor, and accessories from around the world.
We passionately celebrate global craftsmanship and local community with every product we bring into our space. Every piece we carry is mindfully handpicked to inspire a deeper connection—between maker and customer, culture and home.
Our Story
Cercana is a family-owned boutique born from a lifelong friendship and a shared belief in the power of craftsmanship, culture, and connection.
Co-owners Misty Gerry and Michelle Bosch have been best friends since kindergarten, always dreaming of opening a store together. Years later, as they were each transitioning into new chapters of their careers, they traveled to Guatemala—a journey that would shape the future of Cercana. There, they met artisans through a local artisan co-op, where they experienced firsthand the extraordinary craftsmanship, rich cultural traditions, and meaningful stories behind every handmade piece. Inspired by the artisans’ work and the cooperative’s mission to support local makers, they envisioned a space where thoughtfully sourced goods could connect those stories with their own community in Ojai.
In 2020, alongside Misty’s partner, Fernando Giron, and Michelle’s daughter, Jessica Bosch, they brought that vision to life, opening Cercana with a commitment to celebrating artisans, preserving traditional craftsmanship, and fostering genuine connection through thoughtfully curated pieces.
A Grateful staple of ojai
Since opening our doors, we have been profoundly grateful to form incredible, lasting relationships with international artists, our beloved Ojai locals, and travelers from all walks of life. Thanks to our community’s overwhelming love and support, Cercana has grown into a cherished neighborhood staple, proudly voted Best of Ojai for Home Decor.
Whether you visit us in person or shop our collection online, thank you for being a part of our story, supporting independent makers, and bringing purposeful beauty into your sanctuary.
Artists
Meet the Makers
Each piece tells a story. Get to know the artisans behind our favorite collections.
Alexi Fine
Alexi Fine is a contemporary painter celebrated for her vibrant, emotionally rich work rooted in Impressionism with a modern twist.
WRONA GALL
Wrona Gall is a contemporary painter whose luminous cloudscapes explore the emotional power of sky and atmosphere.
KAREN BEZUIDENHOUT
Santa Barbara–based artist Karen Bezuidenhout was born and raised in Stellenbosch, South Africa, where her love of nature, horses, and adventure began.
SARAH JOHNSON
Sara Johnson brings decades of experience from working with some of the most prestigious fashion houses in Europe and the United States
Christopher Noxon
Christopher Noxon writes, paints, and makes objects in Ojai, California. He began making art seriously in midlife, drawing inspiration from the landforms, colors, and patterns found in nature.
COLETTE COSENTINO
The delight of imagination and the natural world inspire Colette to paint. She approaches her
canvases with childlike abandon. All is spontaneous.
JULIE GRIST
Painting offers Julie Grist a space for close observation —a way to absorb people, places, and
moments, then translate them onto canvas with emotional resonance.
LESLIE CLARK
Leslie Clark is a painter, jewelry designer, and founder of the Nomad Foundation. A Third-generation Ojai native, she was raised on a cattle ranch by her father, which gave her a deep connection to the land and a lifelong love of wide-open spaces.
REX KOCHEL
Rex Kochel is an artist based in Ojai, California, where he lives with his wife and their dog, Romeo. His artistic career spans more than 39 years, beginning while he was an instructor at Ventura High School.
THOMAS HARDCASTLE
Thomas Hardcastle was born in Boston and raised in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. He has been a longtime resident of Ojai, California, where he paints and takes an active role in the local visual arts community.
Jeremy Harper
Jeremy Harper is a California plein air painter whose work is deeply inspired by the landscapes of the American West. Raised just steps from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara, California, Jeremy developed a passion for…
John Baran
John Baran is a contemporary artist working across both painting and photography, drawing endless inspiration from the natural world, wildlife, and a lifelong passion for exploration.
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