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 | Dec 20, 2021 | Shopping
One of the main reasons to go to Turkey with Tamam is to shop benefitted by their knowledge as well as their access to specialized dealers. I have been shopping with Tamam for a few years now. Their New York shop is a small treasure trove of one of a kind textiles...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Nov 5, 2021 | Travel
Istanbul is a Turkish delight because of its cultural mix, ornate patterns, beautiful scenery, and hospitable people. Recently I returned from a long trip to Turkey. Covid delayed the trip a year and a half, but it was certainly worth the wait. Each day was...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 22, 2020 | Creative women
Women supporting women not only continues the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but has the added benefit of beautifully furnishing one’s house while possibly ending up on the best-dressed list. Collaboration is the basis of my design work. It begins with the...
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...
