Las Casas de Cabo San Lucas

Homes in Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is a place I have traveled to often and know well. Although I don't love all the tourist attractions and crowds of spring breakers, there are some amazing places to stay! George Clooney and Cindy Crawford share an amazing beach casita there as well as other famous folk. It's hard no to be inspired by these amazing homes and makes Cabo San Lucas not only a great place for fish tacos and shunshine, but a perfect place for a hacienda. 

Viva la vida and do it with Estilo!

Director Chair: Serena and Lily, Vale Dinning Table: One Kings Lane, Basket Pendant: Bliss Home, Pushkar Pillow: Anthropologie, Sirena Lantern: Bliss Home, Palais Silver Bowls: Jayson Home, Banded Teak Trunk: One Kings Lane, Blue Stem Cup: Jayson Home

Textiles Mexicanos

Mexican Textiles

On my recent trip to Mexico, I purchased enough textiles for every room in my house and then some, I love the beautiful bright colors and knew I could find a way of incorporating them into every corner. Textiles is one of Mexico's more important crafts as it represent the continuation of tradition as well as its blend with contemporary design and techniques. Both pre-Hispanic and colonial era style textile are still made in Mexico. In addition, many of the textile factories use machine base on old foot pedal looms from the colonial period. 

Most handcrafted textiles are produced by the sixty or so indigenous ethnic groups in Mexico, who mostly live in rural areas in the center and south of the country, I love the traditional indigenous designs and patters. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Mexican Blanket: Mille, Otomi Table Runner: Loaded Trunk, Red Pattern Pillow: Loaded Trunk, Geometric Pillow: Loaded Trunk, Vintage Kilim Rug: Mille Geometric Pillow: Loaded Trunk, Otomi Bedspreads and Fabrics: Laviva Home

La Sala-Negro y Blanco

White and Black Living Rooms

White and black living rooms are chic and classy. I love the look of the clean lines with a touch of edge. This is probably my most favorite non-color combination. Whether its Spanish style or modern, this style works well. Combining these colors can also create the illusion of a bigger space. It's way too hard to narrow down my favortite looks, but here are a couple

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Linen Novalie Sofa: Anthropologie, Graphic Pillows: Kelly Weastler, Fluted Marble Vase: Kelly Weastler, Avalon Heights Table: Layla Grayce, Elliot Chair: Kelly Weastler, Zebra Print Rug: One Kings Lane

Vamanos a Andalusia-Seville, Spain

Lets go to andalusia-Seville, Spain!

The Andalusian capital of Spain is one of my favorite Spanish destinations.  The city is just as well known for it’s Moorish royal palaces and extravagant Catholic festivals, as it is it’s amazing Flamenco dancing and delicious tapas.  Throughout the city you can find stunning examples of the Mudejar décor –an Islamic-Christian architectural hybrid style.  I not only love the décor of the town, but the passion of the people.  On my summer destination list….Viva Espana!

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO

Shangri-La Chaise: One Kings Lane, Non-Perishable Goods Pillow: Mille, Blue Jar: Layla Grayce, Spanish Arts and Crafts Chair: Chairish, Painted Amaryllis Measuring Bowls: Anthropologie, Vintage Spanish Majolica Plate: Etsy

50 Shades of Gray

50 shades of gray

Add a cool contemporary look to your house with the color gray. Don't think of gray as depressing but a great backdrop to make other colors stand out. The color gray also allows wood tones to pop and can create a glamorous look. 

Viva la vida and do it with ESTILO!

Joseph Club Chair: One Kings Lane,  Mesh Beehive Pendant: Anthropologie, Luxe Lapin Pillow: Calypso, Masinissa Hand Knotted Rug: Dash and Albert, Benchmade by BrownstoneThompson Sofa: Layla Grayce, Linen Floor Cushion: Calypso, Evelyn Mirrored Chest: One Kings Lane