Inspired by destinations and resorts in the Pacific and American Southwest.
Our Story
Mariposa Palms designers Jenny Vance and Steph Balzer met in their early 20s while working for a newspaper and living in Mariposa Palms (think Melrose Place) in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Jenny was in newspaper ad sales; Steph was a reporter covering, among other things, tourism and hospitality. Their interests overlapped in a love of great design, unique furniture and decor, a love of hospitality and luxury, and creative pursuits of all kinds.
Originally from Florida, Jenny went on to become a furniture designer and manufacturer, and today is owner of Vance Hospitality in San Diego, with luxury resorts and clients worldwide. Steph, who grew up in Arizona and also lived in Hawai’i, is still a writer and creative director, now living in Las Vegas.
They never forgot afternoons spent vintage shopping, spa treatments, restaurant and bar hopping, or pouring over magazines together. In 2023, they began talking about designing a boutique product line together — something that honored the origins of the landscapes they grew up in. Their eye for quality and design pair perfectly to bring to life one-of-a-kind products that they love, and hope you do, too.
Each product drop is custom and limited edition. We take care with them. The best way to connect to us is to join our mailing list, or reach out and say hello. We’re always up for a custom collaboration, too.