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 | Nov 28, 2019 | Color inspiration
Having just read the book The Widow Clicquot this post is dedicated to the instantly recognizable golden orange color of her label. Back in the widow’s day, champagne bottles did not wear the advertising labels that we now know. The bottles looked very similar...
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...
