by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 18, 2019 | Flowers
Flowers seem to be inspiring creatives more than usual as of late. Floral fabrics came back into vogue full force. Lisa Fine, Carolina Irving, Flora Soames, Carolyn Quartermaine and others use them as a basis for their designs. This local Orlando tree grows...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 3, 2019 | Flair
Cynthia Cazort Collins brings style, speed, fashion and flair to San Antonio making her a Texas treasure. The photo above introduced me to Cynthia Cazort Collins years ago when it was featured in Domino magazine. All I knew of her was that she had to be interesting if...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 5, 2019 | Color inspiration
Independence Day typically conjures images of nautical stripes and shiplap but Casa V Interiors prefers red and blue with a worldly twist. Traditional New England style is loved by many as it is classic and all-American. It may be un-American but never the less, this...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jul 1, 2019 | Hotel inspiration
Casa Privata lies beyond the crowds of Positano secretly tucked into a cliff offering a private peaceful and utterly chic environment. My stylish friend has a very chic, savvy daughter named Molly. She contributes to A Hotel Life where I have learned about some...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 18, 2019 | Texas
Round Top offers alternative activities for anyone not wanting to spend all day hunting for antiques. If there is such a person. Round Top offers fun long after the booths close. After hours brings happy hours, themed nights, and even Prom. Texans love parties. A few...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 3, 2019 | Antiques
The biannual event in Round Top, Texas offers the opportunity of seeing gorgeous antiques in a picturesque setting of bluebonnet fields while drinking wine and eating surprisingly gourmet food. My antique-loving, antique-selling mother visited Round Top for years...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 28, 2019 | Beauty
May Lindstrom’s organic skin care line is made from the purest and freshest ingredients resulting in glowing beautiful skin. Casa V Interiors prefers natural products. Performance fabrics are durable, and now they are also soft and attractive. Despite this...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 21, 2019 | Architecture
Historic homes are one of the main components of Winter Park’s charm yet more and more homeowners are tearing them down to build more updated larger homes with less individuality and far less architectural integrity. Driving along a beautiful street in my...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 9, 2019 | Spanish style
Spanish homes designed in the 1920’s were incredibly charming serving as inspiration for homes ever since; however, few measure up to the original beauties. Bad design is all over Winter Park. So many houses that make you wonder, why? Why would one choose that...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 2, 2019 | Mexico
San Miguel de Allende is a wonderfully festive town celebrating saints, independence days, Catholic holidays, and many other events. My last trip to this magical town was planned around Palm Sunday. What a thrill to witness the events marking the beginning of Holy...
