by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Apr 22, 2019 | Mexico
While traditional Mexican handicrafts never lose their appeal in my mind, new designers are using traditional methods to create a new Mexican modern look that are claiming space within my heart. Three México City stores stood out at highlighting this fresh approach....
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Apr 8, 2019 | Personal style
Frida Kahlo continues to captivate people through her paintings, flamboyant style, and unconventional relationships at Casa Azul. The month of March was devoted to Frida Kahlo, at least for me. Rollins College offers interesting classes to people over fifty. One in...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Mar 25, 2019 | Antiques
Tamam is a heavenly spot for textile junkies who gasp upon seeing magical handiwork made long ago in places far away. Several years ago I spotted the lovely Tulu Textiles while wandering into Nicky Rising in Los Angeles. This unique line feels as if it were painted...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Mar 18, 2019 | Food
Total happiness can be found at the end of a short block on Ashby Avenue in Berkeley, California inside the green door of Casa de Chocolates. Visiting Tail of the Yak brings endless inspiration while visiting Casa de Chocolates ensures sensory satisfaction. Directly...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Mar 11, 2019 | Inspiring design
Tail of the Yak is the combination of a street market with a variety of handmade goods and foods set inside a Mexican church decorated for a Catholic holiday. A retablo and mirrored fruit, say no more. Long ago, I read about a small house in Oakland, California owned...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Mar 1, 2019 | Florida
The Howey Mansion epitomizes the 1920’s lifestyle of a wealthy citrus owner living in the wilds of Old Florida. The Howey Mansion sits in Howey-in-the Hills, a town located a little over an hour from Orlando. It is a sleepy town that hints at Florida life as it...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 21, 2019 | Designer Show House
Jason Arnold’s room stood out at the Kips Bay Show House by being decidedly different in color and feel. The majority of the house, with a few exceptions, paid tribute to the color and pattern often associated with Palm Beach. Entering the house you are greeted...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 14, 2019 | Color inspiration
In honor of St. Valentine, today’s images are mostly red reflecting the color of love and passion. The color red can’t help but stir one’s emotions. “By night, Love, tie your heart to mine, and the two together in their sleep will defeat the...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 4, 2019 | Fabric
le gracieux beautifully creates a line of fabrics inspired by Fortuny while being unique to themselves. There is no better fabric than Fortuny in my opinion. Many companies have looked to Fortuny for inspiration trying to create their own version. To my knowledge the...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 28, 2019 | Inspiring design
Peter Dunham brings an international touch to the homes that he touches through his design work or his inspired patterns. Last week the John Rosselli showroom in Dania hosted a luncheon for designers to meet Peter Dunham, the celebrated Los Angeles designer of homes...
