Vamanos a Sayulita

Let's go to Sayulita

I love Mexico and have visited more times than I can count. To me, the smaller towns are my favorite. I love looking at the quant churches and exploring the culture and traditions of each town. 

Sayulita is hailed as a popular off-the-beaten-path travel destination and next on my travel list. Not only is it a gorgeous mecca for both surfers and sunbathers, but offers adventure and culture for any traveler. I love that it is so close to Puerta Vallarta but still a hidden gem. 

Thank you to Jessica Dalene for these beautiful pictures of Sayulita!

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras: 

Double Hammock: One Kings Lane,  Square Pillow: One Kings Lane, Mahogany Bowl: The Loaded Trunk, Star Lantern: World Market, Senegalese Knitting Basket: Mille, Beaded Zeng Cloth: The Loaded Trunk, Lobi Stool: The Loaded Trunk

La Casa de Georgia O'Keefe

Georgia O'Keeffe's House

Georgia O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch in New Mexico is neither an Indian house nor a Sapnish house but a perfect home for the talented Georgia O'Keefe who purchased the property from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in 1945.

"To me, it's the best place in the world," O'Keefe said at age 94. "It has always been secluded and solitary. When I first went there, it was only one house with one room which had a ghost living in it."

The kitchen and breakfast room bost viga and latilla ceilings that open on to her backyard desert. The space remained austere with few furnishings besides the bones and other objects the artist found. "The bones seem to cut sharply to the center of something that is keenly alive on the desert even though it is vast and empty and untouchable- and knows no kindneww with all it's beauty." -Georgia O'Keefe

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras

Wood Trivet: Hudson Grace, Vintage Navajo rug: Ruby+George, Texas Longhorn: One Kings Lane, Canyon Planters: Anthropologie, Georgia O'Keeffe: Catalogue Raisonné: Barns and Noble, Wood dough bowl: One Kings Lane, Chindi Pouf: World Market

Vamanos a Oaxaca

Let's go to Oaxaca!
 
Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most charming cities and is next on my travel list!  Not only is it known for it's amazing cuisine, but has recently been discovered for it's rich architecture, culture and arts.   The cobblestone streets are lined with galleries, local markets and craft fairs making it a paradise for art enthusiasts!  If you are interested in more sights, there are also Indian ruins just outside the town making it a true cultural experience. 
 
I love finding hidden cities in México that are rich in century old traditions and folkore.  Not only are they fun to visit, but give me incredible inspiration for design & estilo! 

Here are some of my favorite photos and colors.

Viva la vida and do it with Estilo!

Compras:

Oaxaca Mexico handwoven rugs: Escalante Rugs, Dona Rosa Studios black clay vase: Dona Rosa Real de Nieto's Workshop, Handmade Talavera plates: Zinnia Folk Arts, Handwoven place mats: One Kings Lane, Lux church candels: Zinnia Folk Arts, Hand embroidered pillow: JM Drygoods

La casa de Dora Maar

Dora Maar's house

Dora Maar was a French photographer, poet and painter who is well known for her tumultuous relationship with Pablo Picasso. In the Easly 1940's, Picasso bought this home for her in one of the most beautiful regions of Southern France, Mernerbes. After the relationship ended, Dora spent the rest of her life in the estate surrounded by Picasso's paintings of her. 

The house is simply breathtaking with beautiful cypress tress surrounding it. The high ceilings and artist studio make it an eclectic but elegant estate. The home still boasts of glamour but has been renovated and is now a retreat for writers, scholars and artists. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras:

America Martin painting: America Martin, Antique Artist Easel: Etsy,  Antique Candlestick Italian Gilt: Layla Grayce, Zentique Furniture Arley Sideboard: Layla Grayce, Charolette Birdcage: Price Falls, Park folding chair: The Garden Gates, Cypress trees: Leyland Cypress Trees 

Rojo, Blanco y Azul!

Red, White and Blue!

Who says you can only do red, white and blue for the 4th of July? Being patriotic can be a year long event. Spruce up your home to be as Americana as you like. Whether you add subtle tones of blue or bright reds, your home can be a national symbol for your country- Todo el tiempo!

Here are some ideas to make your home just red, white, blue or all three combined! 

Feliz Dia de Indpendencia!

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Compras

Custom curtains: Loom Decor, Chambray rug: Serena and Lily, Dawson armchair: $999 One Kings Lane, Laurel lamp: $148 Serena and Lily. Montauk zig zag pillow: $158 Layla Grayce, Bunny Williams stool: $1000 Layla Grayce,  S9 American flag books: $399 One Kings Lane, Mohagen pillow: $55 One Kings Lane, Anchor oil lamp: $210 Lightology