Strap your saddles on tight, and get ready for the Year of the Horse. According to the lunar zodiac, 2026 will come galloping in with a wind of energy, freedom, and momentum.
In 2025, the Year of the Snake, we slowed down, looked inward, and shed what no longer fit. Perhaps that quiet effort was a way to prepare us - to clear our minds and fill our tanks - for the dynamism to come in the year ahead. Not excess. Not urgency. Just forward motion that is disciplined, powerful, and intentional.
We’re excited to think about how the mighty horse can inspire our pursuit of new pastures and possibilities in the days to come...
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Energy
In the Year of the Horse, our energy is not loud; we quietly build the strength of full, focused presence. Have you ever watched a horse running at full speed, but in slow motion? You can see each sinew, each stride working in concert to propel the horse forward. Its speed is both powerful and elegant. This is what we aim for - the balance of motion, grace, and intention.
At Over Yonder, we're drawn to handmade pieces that carry this quiet vitality. Each weave of the basket fibers, every turn of the ceramist's wheel requires a disciplined yet dynamic form of energy fueled by artistry, tradition, talent, and intuition.
These copper woven bowls by Onora are the perfect embodiment of this radiant energy. The time and care spent on each piece is evident in the adept layers, tightness of the weave, and gorgeous finished product. Handmade in Oaxaca Mexico, available in three sizes.
Freedom
The horse is a symbol of independence - not isolation, but self-direction. 2026 offers the freedom to walk our own path at our own pace, whether wandering through open spaces or marching towards a destination.
Most of the artisans and designers we work with operate outside of mass production. Small workshops. Independent studios. Traditions carried forward with a distinct and fresh point of view. Choosing this path requires a balance of confidence (a trait often associated with people born in the Year of the Horse) and curiosity - essential tools for personal discovery and growth.
Our role is to support that independence by sourcing thoughtfully, by valuing craftsmanship, and by connecting these makers to homes that appreciate design with integrity.
Gary Bodker Designs’ gem vases have a distinct independent spirit. With their organic shapes and unconventional design, they make ideal vessels for wild flowers and other natural beauties. Available in multiple shapes, sizes, and colors.
Momentum
Momentum in 2026 doesn’t mean we rush ahead. It means we accelerate with clarity and purpose. Perhaps with our health, our relationships, our work, or our creative pursuits - we see the potential ahead, and we go for it.
As a small business, we believe in slow growth driven by lasting choices. In design that holds up and endures not just visually, but ethically and emotionally. In objects meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed for years to come.
The Year of the Horse invites us to move forward in this way: intentional in the present with eyes on what’s ahead.
Share the gift of intentional momentum with an Over Yonder gift card. Redeemable in-store and online, and it never expires.
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How do you plan to ride 2026? What crazy ideas will you pursue? What big changes will you summon the courage to make? What risks will you take to move further, faster?
Whatever the new year may bring, we are grateful to be on this ride with you. As a token of our thanks, please accept this gift of $50, which can be applied to your next purchase of $200 or more. Expires 1.31.26. Use code YEAROFTHEHORSE or use this link to make your purchase and the discount will automatically apply.
Wishing you all the energy, freedom, and momentum you need to make 2026 one of your best years yet.