by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 20, 2024 | Inspiring design
To avoid creating a time capsule decor one must breathe contemporary life into a vintage home while preserving its historic splendor. When I see a house like the one shown above, I long to go inside. Old houses feel so authentic. They creak, they are full of...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jun 15, 2023 | Fortuny
The Cesendello Fortuny light came into my life upon seeing a magical house in Los Angeles; I have loved it ever since. Fortuny is without a doubt my favorite fabric. I have used it in clients’ homes and generously in my own where I like to mix various patterns....
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 22, 2023 | Tile
Tile Guild is an artisan tile company that appreciates and emulates historical tile with the goal of bringing unique specialized beauty to current homes. Tile Guild is California-based but looks to tile from Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for their...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | May 1, 2023 | Mexico
Many countries use the same decorative techniques but in a way unique to that location, such as outlines a la México, seen here. Using outline as decoration is not unique to India. México makes use of them as well but in a simpler way. Interior outlines a la México. A...
by Mary Margaret Vasquez | Jan 14, 2019 | Inspiring design
Paul Fortune combines noteworthy advice, photos of his sophisticated restrained design work, and witty commentary to make his book, Notes on Decor, etc. worth buying. Before buying a design book these days a peek inside is a must. There are too many books out there...
