by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Aug 12, 2018 | Vintage México
Arte de la Vida is a treasure trove of vintage Mexican finds perfect for those in search of handmade beauty. My mother made a wonderful discovery. She stumbled upon Arte de la Vida in Tucson where she lives. Walking inside feels like 1970’s Tijuana. Shopping in...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 15, 2017 | Color and paint
Skillful use of bold color in one’s home, irrespective of style, can create a dazzling atmosphere that lingers in one’s memory. A friend visited San Miguel de Allende over Christmas and came back questioning her home’s lack of color. Mexicans are...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 31, 2017 | Mexico
Carla Fernández exudes style in her fashion line as well as in her home; both are simultaneously traditional, progressive, and 100% Mexican. The name, Carla Fernández, keeps popping up lately. First, my friend living in México suggested that I research the house of...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 9, 2015 | Personal style
People with personal style express themselves in all that they do, particularly in their manner of dress and decoration of their home. Personal style is a topic of interest for me. I love to read books on the subject. Two of my favorites are I Love Your Style...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 27, 2015 | Tile, Uncategorized
Tile lovers will find happiness in México as the country is saturated with this decorative material. My love affair with tile began when I first got this book. I used to pour through the pages again and again. The charming kitchen above was one of my favorite Méxican...
