by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 18, 2018 | Country home
Warm wood, human-scaled spaces, and ethnic charm fight back against plain shiny multi-purpose spaces. Orlando is full of houses with large open interiors, often white, with slick finishes, little detail, and minimal texture. White drywall with taupe/grey basic...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 10, 2018 | Fashion
The Vampire’s Wife, a line of unconventionally sexy clothing, casts a spell on the wearer transforming her into a witch goddess. The Vampire’s Wife originated when Susie Bick Cave made a few dresses for friends. Susie, once a muse to many, is now the...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Aug 12, 2018 | Vintage México
Arte de la Vida is a treasure trove of vintage Mexican finds perfect for those in search of handmade beauty. My mother made a wonderful discovery. She stumbled upon Arte de la Vida in Tucson where she lives. Walking inside feels like 1970’s Tijuana. Shopping in...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Aug 3, 2018 | Travel
Tucson is a city dramatic in its mountainous sometimes prickly beauty but subtle in its unpretentious charm. Driving through El Encanto, a wonderful residential neighborhood, is a favorite activity and a personal requirement. My parent’s friends own the stately...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 23, 2018 | Local Treasure
Bok Tower Gardens is home to various birds, butterflies, reptiles, as well as the Singing Tower, making it a local treasure to Central Florida. When visiting El Retiro one gets the added bonus of the adjacent Bok Tower Gardens. This National Historic Landmark was the...
