by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 14, 2021 | Inspiring design
Pulling my heart strings currently is a Spanish getaway, tubes of paint and new ways to use them, and an ancient pattern that seems new again. Instead of images of red interiors, this Valentine’s Day I decided to post images of what is tugging at my heart...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 8, 2021 | Books
Lulu Lytle’s Rattan showcases her furniture for Soane Britain as well as a decorative history of this traditional material. Rattan was in my Christmas stocking. While the holiday is long over, the joy continues. Most notably is the joy from my gifted books. One...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 25, 2021 | Artists
Seeing the world through the eyes of Vincent Van Gogh is to see it as vivid and impassioned particularly when magnified onto larger than life surfaces unveiling the emotion behind the brushstrokes. The other treasure at the Dalí museum is the Vincent Van Gogh show...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 11, 2021 | Local Treasure
Another treasure to discover in Florida is the small yet magical Dalí museum, set in lovely St. Petersburg, which houses a wonderful collection of the great artist’s works along with traveling shows. The Dalí works first came to St. Petersburg in 1982 after...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 15, 2020 | Local Treasure
Apenberry’s is a locally-loved shop because of its beautiful plants and garden provisions, but mostly because of its creators who generously share their garden dreams This year, more than ever, people are supporting their favorite local shops. Apenberry’s...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 30, 2020 | Architecture
Beverly Drive in Highland Park, Texas is a wide street in the heart of town filled with some of the loveliest houses like in a movie. Growing up in the Park Cities in Dallas, I thought Beverly Drive was the ultimate street. It is located in the heart of Highland Park...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 18, 2020 | Designing women
Women seem to be advancing at a greater pace reaching top positions which benefits us all due to their talent, knowledge, and care. Kamala Harris will become the next Vice-President of the United States. Regardless of your political proclivities, a celebration is in...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 1, 2020 | Architecture
Steve Feller, a local architect, has helped Winter Park retain its charm by designing homes and renovations that are true to the original vision of our town. Stately homes have dotted Winter Park since the town’s establishment in 1887. “Winter Park is a...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 22, 2020 | Designer Show House
Kips Bay Dallas brought the talent and style equated with the annual New York show but this time to Texas where it wowed visitors with its colorful elegance. Family matters required a trip to Dallas this month. It was supposed to be the last weekend in October, but a...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Oct 13, 2020 | Florida
Boca Grande is a window into the best parts of Florida with its beautiful setting along the Gulf Coast, charming houses, fish-filled waters, relaxed atmosphere, and striking sunsets. Longing for a get-away, my friends and I decided to venture down to Boca...
