by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 30, 2024 | Architecture
Casa Luis Barragán is so spectacular in its design that to walk through it in person feels like a divine experience. Visiting Casa Luis Barragán was a highlight of my year. The architect was a favorite discovery while in design school. His sparse monastic spaces and...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Sep 14, 2021 | Mexico
Mesón Hidalgo in San Miguel de Allende not only serves as a hotel, but offers the best in Mexican design through its three boutiques. On a recent trip to San Miguel, I made a brief visit to Mesón Hidalgo. Mesón is a 3 room guest house with three stores on the ground...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Apr 22, 2019 | Mexico
While traditional Mexican handicrafts never lose their appeal in my mind, new designers are using traditional methods to create a new Mexican modern look that are claiming space within my heart. Three México City stores stood out at highlighting this fresh approach....
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Feb 6, 2017 | Mexico
Flores Cosmos creates flower arrangements that are beautifully Mexican in the best way – dramatic, unexpected, and even a bit strange. While researching Carla Fernández for my previous post, I made a fascinating discovery. Alberto Arango and Ramiro Guerrero...
