hillside designs az is a collaboration between artisans and partners james tolbert and cristy guleserian. drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of the foothills of south mountain, we create functional art pieces from our in-home studio and woodshop.

our materials

we value fine craftsmanship which ensures each piece you acquire has been born from raw materials and will always be wholly unique. Over time they will form their character as they continue to age and patina.

we customize a blend of natural aggregate to create our concrete, which when cast result in unique jardinières, bowls, luminaires, and candles.

our woodenware is hand-crafted from rescued hardwood that’s been discarded or forgotten.

our hand-poured candles are 100 percent soy wax and scented with custom blends of all natural essential oils.

each piece is designed to be distinctive. if you see something you love we recommend acquiring the piece, as we value individuality and will not create reproductions.

we periodically drop new collections. we invite designers to join our inner circle which provides early access to exclusive studio previews.