by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Dec 2, 2022 | Gifts
Aesthete Benjamin Reynaert is an excellent source for gift giving as shopping around is actually a job requirement. Ben knows a thing or two about beauty. He has been a creative director, brand stylist, magazine editor, and style director. Just recently he launched...
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 15, 2021 | Travel
There is no shortage of sites to see when traveling in Turkey so plan your visit well or call Tamam. One of the best reasons to take the Tamam trip was visiting places that I would not have known about. We visited many small museums that were gems. First stop was the...
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...
