by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 19, 2024 | House museums
Should you find yourself anywhere near Barcelona and have a love for tile, you need to make your way to Museu del Cau Ferrat in Sitges. Museo del Cau Ferrat would not be the draw to this seaside town for most who would instead be lured by the cool salty waters of the...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 18, 2023 | Books
Books offer an escape or comfort when that is needed, making them a perfect gift to give. Gift guides are falling flat this year, at least for me. Current events make shopping a little trivial. Last year I enjoyed creating a gift guide based on the ideas of some of my...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 10, 2023 | Architecture
The luxury of home takes on new meaning as far too many people in the world are bereft of one due to incessant destruction caused by war. New definiton of luxury of home. In June 2019, The Telegraph wrote that 70 million people were displaced due to war, persecution,...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 15, 2023 | Books
Frida Kahlo, in death, is often criticized for stealing the limelight from other notable talented Mexican artists, but her style as much as her art is enduring. Finding Frida Style Icon by Charlie Collins was the highlight of a recent trip to San Diego. A trip to San...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 6, 2023 | Interior details
Lattice is an ubiquitous design detail in Palm Beach, but it also adds interest in various locales even ones that aren’t warm and sunny. Lattice is perfectly suited for warm climates. John Stefanidis comfortably uses the material in his Greek projects. See his...