by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Aug 21, 2017 | Mexico
Since the death of Deborah Turbeville, her lovely home has found new purpose as The Hotel – Casa No Name that keeps her spirit alive through its sensuous atmosphere. Just before leaving for San Miguel in July, I heard that Casa No Name, the former home of...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 21, 2017 | Inspiring design
Qurentia style developed from a lifetime of experiences from being a teacher, artist, wife, animal lover, and world traveler. Que Throm is my inspiration. She is ageless. Qurentia style is a result of her active mind always learning and exploring. As she is so...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 13, 2017 | Mexico
Even spending as little as 72 hours in México, one can leave fully satiated by the color, food, fun, and inspiration found there. I adore México. It is my favorite country for many reasons, but most significantly for two. Although I grew up in Texas feeling...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 27, 2017 | Architecture
Ornament is often considered frivolous and old-fashioned today yet beautifully decorated buildings seem to be the ones that provoke oohs and aahs. Ornament: make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items. Long before Pinterest, I ripped out countless...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 19, 2017 | Interior details
Plaster walls are beautiful, cool to the touch (important in the hot climate), reflective, and don’t require paint. Why did we ever switch to drywall? Drywall looks flat, uninteresting, sounds thin, and screams new. To achieve a seamless addition to an historic...
