by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 1, 2022 | Gifts
Clair McCorkle loves nature and travel as seen in her paintings and likewise in her choice of gifts. Clair was my neighbor in Winter Park. She lives in a beautiful house perfect for Florida living. Her house overlooks a lake whose breezes keep her cool when she naps...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 30, 2022 | Gifts
Elizabeth de Montfort Walker wows her many friends and followers with her fabulous adventures documenting beauty around the globe. Following Elizabeth’s instagram account will give one an advanced education of beauty. I challenge you to think of one historic...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 29, 2022 | Gifts
Interior designer Noel Pittman creates interiors with her educated worldly point of view that is making Texas more beautiful. Beautiful work. Noel first came to my attention on Instagram. Her posts consistently have something that make my heart flutter. Moroccan...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 28, 2022 | Gifts
Elizabeth Hewitt, ex-pat, shop owner, designer, and all-around fun girl to drink wine with, is kicking off the Casa V gift list with her suggestions. For shopping help this year, I have called on my favorite creative friends. The group consists of shop owners,...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 23, 2022 | Vintage México
The Bullock Texas State History Museum is currently showcasing an exhibit of Mexican dresses through the years. Another fun expedition I experienced in Austin was visiting the Bullock Museum to see “Hilos de Tradición, Dresses of México. My friend who has...
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...
