by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 30, 2017 | Tile
Tile kitchens are practical while also allowing the overall decor to pervade this utilitarian space. Designing kitchens is tricky. They date quickly. When building or remodeling everyone wants a “current” kitchen. The problem is that “current”...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 17, 2017 | Fabric
Fabric lined walls can transform a ho hum room into one that is incredibly memorable. A room that has been completely lined with fabric is deliciously decadent. A nondescript room can benefit from this exuberant treatment. Typically not every room in a house would be...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 9, 2017 | Personal style
Sandra taught me to see the potential for beauty all around and to not let an opportunity pass to make something extraordinary. My creative family provides constant inspiration. My sister, a graphic designer, is married to a photographer /filmmaker. A cousin is also a...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 5, 2017 | Mexico
Flower arrangements in México are typically loose, exotic, and perfectly suit the fun-loving spirit of the country. One of the many reasons that I enjoy traveling, is to see how people live, eat, decorate, and dress in other countries. When visiting México, I am...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Aug 29, 2017 | Texas
Sending love to my hometown state, the warm, welcoming, stylish, outlandish, and fun Lone Star state of Texas. This was not my intended post for the week, but in light of the recent hurricane that is wreaking havoc on Texas I changed direction. It seems inappropriate...
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...
