by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 9, 2019 | Books
Publications are the one gift that I consistently give throughout the year but especially at Christmas. I use the word publications because some of the current magazines are more like design books. Cabana, Cherry Bombe, and the gentlewoman to name a few are biannual...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 28, 2019 | Color inspiration
Having just read the book The Widow Clicquot this post is dedicated to the instantly recognizable golden orange color of her label. Back in the widow’s day, champagne bottles did not wear the advertising labels that we now know. The bottles looked very similar...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 4, 2019 | Personal style
The understated yet bold style of Tonne Goodman can be seen in countless magazines spreads, her disciplined wardrobe and her lovely townhouse. Tonne Goodman is just one of those people. The kind that exudes personal style. Apparently, she has always been this way....
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 26, 2019 | Inspiring design
The restaurants of Gabriela Cámara are a mix of delicious food, chic decor, Mexican tradition and a topping of human compassion. Contramar, located in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City, feels as if it is somewhere in Tulum. Somehow I found myself in Mexico City...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 8, 2019 | Morocco
Inside Tangier features interiors that are colorful, original, personal and will likely be completely misunderstood by mainstream homeowners. Just when you think you will lose hope, bored by the safeness featured in most of the current decorating publications, comes...
