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 | Feb 6, 2017 | Mexico
Flores Cosmos creates flower arrangements that are beautifully Mexican in the best way – dramatic, unexpected, and even a bit strange. While researching Carla Fernández for my previous post, I made a fascinating discovery. Alberto Arango and Ramiro Guerrero...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 31, 2017 | Mexico
Carla Fernández exudes style in her fashion line as well as in her home; both are simultaneously traditional, progressive, and 100% Mexican. The name, Carla Fernández, keeps popping up lately. First, my friend living in México suggested that I research the house of...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 2, 2015 | Mexico
Día de los Muertos beautifully celebrates death as a part of life in the form of flowers, parades, music and food. There are so many Mexican traditions that I appreciate. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is one of them. Sadly, I have never been in México on...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 15, 2015 | Mexico
Graciousness is everywhere in warm greetings, generous hospitality, and hand-made presentations. Graciousness is the last item on my list of ten ideas that I left México thinking about back in May when I visited. This inspiration goes beyond design as it is more...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 2, 2015 | Mexico, Uncategorized
Joy is one emotion that is impossible not to feel when visiting México. There life is slower and seems to be taken less seriously. The people of México are very friendly and always seem to be happy. The exuberant use of color and pattern emphasizes the festive mood....
