December 14, 2011

Fun in Acapulco, Sun Drenched Design!

There is such an insane abundance of Great Mexican Design, 
that it's unfortunate it so often doesn't get it's due.
Expect several future posts on this Country - but for today it's all
 about Acapulco.
Bold Statements, Strong Oversized Silhouettes, 
Casual and Comfortable - these are just some of the key 
elements you'll immediately notice when delving into this 
Design Style.  To get you going,  go ahead and click on
 the Elvis song below from "Fun in Acapulco"....  
and enjoy his fancy footwork while playing
                                           the organ, yes, I said organ!                                     

                                                                   
  Filmed at the "Boca Chica Hotel"

Bigger is often better in Mexican design and though he's
a Californian, this Stan Bitter's sculpture would fit right into
the landscape!
Gloria Guiness' Insanely beautiful domed Palapa - Acapulco 1972

The infamous cliff diving 
Reeded Chair
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Their are just so many cool hotels in this city. This shot is from the lobby of the "Acapulco Fairmont Princess Hotel".  I'm totally in love with the stone walls.



Grupo Habita - the Hoteliers that revitalized the "Boca Chica" bringing it back
to it's Heyday status from the 1950's.
Gloria Guiness: Late 60's - Early 1970's




                                                The "Acapulco" Chair
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Breathtaking Tile
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John Wayne at the "Boca Chica" back in the early 1960's

"Las Brisas Hotel"


Heavenly beautiful Mayan Influence of the "Acapulco Fairmont Princess Hotel"
"Acapulco Fairmont Princess" - Perfect "Old School"


The Kennedy's on their honeymoon

GOD - I love this!  Shot at the "Boca Chica Hotel" 
A VERY cool floating "island" at the Boca Chica with
interior pool and geometric windows.
Designed by Mexican artist Pedro Reyes.



One of my all time favorite reeded chairs
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Gloria Guiness

These exagerated caned outdoor pieces would integrate beautifully
with the "Acapulco Style".

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 Stan Bitters Planters, circa 1980





Bold Statement, Clean Wrought Iron  - Fits in Beautifully.
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Vintage 1970's Lounge Chairs with Rosewood Bases.

Oversized Blocked Coffee table
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Oversized 1970's influenced lamp
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A Needlepoint Wallet from Smathers & Branson

Vintage Charles Loloma Ring 

Boca Chica Hotel

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December 12, 2011

American Southwest Design - Totally Taos!


 Destination?  American Southwest.
It possesses a quiet, yet very strong type of beauty, 
 with a subtle color palette that's dry and serene, 
We're talking gorgeous blocks of clay, and a statuesque landscape.
Beautiful handicrafts and worn finishes. 
 Clearly, it's also a place that has long influenced many 
artists and artisans over the years. 
Scroll on down and understand why:

A view of the Taos Mountains
Ranchos Taos Church

A fantastic shot of Diana Vreeland from the 1940's.

Maria Martinez Pottery

When speaking of iconic Southwestern artists - Truth be told - My preference is defintely more Maynard Dixon. This one is from the 1930's.


The photo above is from a 10 year old fashion shoot paying homage to Millicent Rogers: Socialite, Fashion icon and Major art collector of all things Southwestern.
 The pieces shown were on loan from the Millicent Rogers Museum.

A very modern swing chair is something that could actually easily integrate with this
style due to the simplicity of the the design and the leather upholstery.

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Taos Pueblo


I Absolutely ADORE this 1956 Mural by Tom and Sarah Lee

 Southwestern turquoise has always been insanely popular, and it's no wonder why.
The necklace above is from Millicent Roger's Collection.

Most stunning use of layering Turquoise ever?
 Iris Arpfel's Collection.

Cuff from the "Turquiose Ranch"

A Modern spin of a turquoise necklace.

A beaded and leather cuff from "Desert Sage Bead Art"


A ring from "Turquoise Ranch"

Maynard Dixon



Basket with Rattlesnake motif


Maria Martinez
 This is from that same "Millicent Rogers" photo shoot.
Total Perfection!
Absolutely in love with this pebble mosiac pathway by  local
 Artist Anne Ziemienski.
 I really think she does spectacular work! 


Michael Kors Spring 2011 Collection


Leather Club Chair
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Lalanne Donkey

God I love these Cactus Lamps - especially with this sofa!
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Beaded cuff from "Desert Sage Bead Art"

Taos Bridge

Midcentury Lamps with sun motif 

LOL - Clearly, I'm in love with these cuffs.  Again, from "Desert Sage Bead Art"

 This mirror's simplistic masculine
design would integrate beautifully with Southwestern pieces

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"Basket Lanterns"
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Anne Ziemienski



A David Cressey planter from the 1970's

Vintage Southwestern cuff

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