Feliz Día de Madre

Lauren Bacall at the pool with her daughter. Photographed by Phil Stern

Happy Mother's Day

In the spirit of mother's day, here are Estilo's pick for some special ways to treat your mother. Relaxation and quality time with your children are the ultimate girts but a little regalito is also a great surprise. Either way you choose, honoring your mother is always in style. 

Sophia Loren holding her newborn son, Carlo Ponti Jr. with Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1969.

Sólo el Amor de Una Madre

Sólo el amor de una Madre apoyará,
Cuando todo el mundo deja de hacerlo.

Sólo el amor de una Madre confiará,
Cuando nadie otro cree.

Sólo el amor de una Madre perdonará,
Cuando ninguno otro entenderá.

Sólo el amor de una Madre honrará,
No importa en qué pruebas has estado.

Sólo el amor de una Madre resistirá,
Por cualquier tiempo de prueba.

No hay ningún otro amor terrenal,
Más grande que el de una Madre.

MP3 Recording of Sólo el Amor de Una Madre by Monique Palomares.

Playing a game of bocce ball. Photographed by Jessica Dalene 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras: 

Concha Planters: $20-40 Anthropologie,   Manaus Magesty Hammock: $139 One Kings Lane, Cake Platter: $99 Food 52, Mom's Stuff skin salve: $24-$30 Food 52, Candle holder: $38 Layla Grace, Flower arrangement: Rose Story Farm

Cinco de Mayo

Donkey Rescue 

May 5th

Viva Cinco de Mayo! Whether you are celebrating the victory of the Mexican army from the  French at the Battle of Puebla or planning a get together with friends,  make your casa ready for fiesta!  Adding bright colors to a table setting and Mexican inspired tableware is easy and fun. Incorporating fiesta ware should be a regular occasion and here are some ways to do it!

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!!

Compras: Shop the style

Tassel Table Runner: Anthropologie, Fiesta Towel: $18 Anthropologie,  Dinner Plates: $10 Anthropologie, Vico Magistretti Rush Chairs: $475 Hunters Alley,  Vintage Frasada Throw: $276 Mille,   Noir Hoff wood table: $1644.00 Layla Grayce, Floral Gassware: $6.90-$7.90 Zara Home, Fair Trade Felt Tea Roses: $5.00 Fair Trade, Eliza Gran Pom Pom Baskets: Mille 

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera, aged 16, with her cocker spaniel, Red, at a dog show in Caracas, Venezuela. She says she was more interested in horses than fashion as a child, but was always surrounded by beautifully dressed women.

Carolina Herrera

"I would never live in a beige and white house- I need to live with a mix of colors and details and styles of furniture."

Carolina Herrera is a Venezuelan born beauty who has always had her own unique style and personal look. Her chic fashion sense and personal elegance transcends into her homes as well. This week, I find inspiration in her families homes in both Madrid, España y New York. 

Her homes boats bold reds and bright colors aw well as a soft feminine palette. French antiques and modern pieces are sprinkled throughout, for a gorgeous mix of old and new. Never confirming to one style or era, her casa is a true reflection of her personality. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras:

Camilla Chair- Laylagrace.com, French Beveled Mirror- $3,220 Hunters Alley, Black and White Cowhide- $350 Hunters Alley, Vertigo Chandelier- $798 Layla Grace, Silver plated mirror and brush- $55 Hunters Alley,  Ottoman- $410-$630 Ballard Designs 

El almuerzo del día de fiesta

"Holiday lunch"

I love the idea of a long brunch with loved ones and this holiday weekend is the perfect time to do it. This gives us no choice but to slow down with a long, leisurely meal and maybe some bubbly. 

Dinning outside is ideal for spring and here are some elegant ways to get inspired- Making Sunday or any day of the week a memorable meal. 

Bring dashing style and a little sunshine into a chic outdoor living area with pretty plates, flowers and vintage table cloths. 

A well placed table under bougainvillea or a beautiful trellis offers shade and color to any setting. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras: 

Hacienda Plates- Anthropologie, White Platter- $96 Food52, Nifty Napkins- $32 Anthropologie, F. Albini Stools- $395 Hunters Alley, Tablecloth- $39.90-$189 Zara Home, Cake Stand-$25 Etsy, Vases- $129 Hunters Alley, Pillow- $120 Hunters Alley, Candel- $28 Anthropologie

Vamanos a Ibiza, Espana

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"Lets go to Ibiza, Spain"

Nestled in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Spain, Ibiza is a stunningly gorgeous island paradise. Known for its fiesta scene and glamorous hippie style, the island boasts a perfect blend of party and peaceful. 

Many of the homes on the island have a rustic style with white stucco walls and contrasting dark wood beams and furniture. The outdoor living space embraces the surround landscape and perfect weather, providing a sense of comfort and style. The look is clean and simple- perfect for island life.

These pictures give a glimpse into the style of Ibiza. 

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Viva la vida and do it with Estilo!

How to shop the style: Compras 

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Bungalow pendant lamp- $198 Anthropologie, Cara sofa- $2499 One Kings Lane, Ruffle bedspread- $35-$249 Zara Home, Jake jute rug- $19-$345 One Kings Lane, Set of 3 bone tea light holders- $35 Hunters Alley, Moroccan pillows, set of 2-$345 Hunters Alley