by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 14, 2022 | Hotel inspiration
The Proper Hotel is filled with twiggy florals, geometry, texture, and organic flourishes perfectly capturing grown-up Austin. During my recent trip to Texas, I had the pleasure of visiting the Proper. My thoughtful friend pulled a few people together for lunch. The...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 10, 2022 | Inspiring design
Ideas and dreams are the best parts of beginning a new project because the options are only limited by one’s creativity or lack thereof. For the last year, my mind has been occupied with ideas and dreams for my own new home. Designing for myself is my favorite...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 18, 2022 | Personal style
Millicent Rogers lived a priviledged life allowing her to explore the world, but ultimately she found great serenity in the mountains of New Mexico. Millicent Rogers first came to my attention through Annette Tapert’s book The Power of Style. It is a wonderful...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 10, 2022 | Creative women
GOK (Georgia O’Keefe) was a fascinating woman as seen in her Southwestern lifestyle as well as in her painting. A recent trip to Abiquiú, New Mexico, to see the home of GOK, further increased my appreciation of this woman. She purchased a rundown adobe hacienda,...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 2, 2022 | Creative women
Fascinating woman: Qurentia Throm was an intelligent artist who boldly traveled through life and the world inspiring and educating others. Creative women often congregate in locations of natural beauty. On a recent trip to New Mexico, I was able to learn more about...
