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George Washington Smith

Widely regarded as the founder of Spanish Colonial Revival style, George Washington Smith is one of my favorite architects and styles to admire. Smith's travels in Spain and Mexico schooled him in the elements of Spanish vernacular architecture. 

His signature mix of whitewashed walls, re-tiled roofs, balconies, courtyards, fountains, elaborate carved woodwork and wrought iron are seen throughout his homes. 

Sprinkled throughout Santa Barbara and surrounding cities, his estilo is still just as popular today. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras:

Chandelier: Steven Handelman Studios, Carved walnut antique bench: Mediterrania Antiques, Noir Cindra Chair: $696 Layla Grayce, Light Sconce: $515 Hacienda Light and Iron, Antonelli Pendant: $515 Steven Handelman, Antique Persian Mahal: $1,999 One Kings Lane  

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