Casa Mexico: At Home in Merida and the Yucatan
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (511 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847848264 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
modernist antiques dealers Robert Willson and David Serrano, and Nicolas Malleville of Tulum’s famed Coqui Coqui hotel, who has brought the fashion world to the Yucatán due to his chic homes and hotels there. In recent years leading international tastemakers have been drawn to the vibrant culture of the Yucatán. These sophisticated residences blend artisanal craftsmanship with antiques and contemporary furnishings. They have been designed by such talents as architect Manolo Mestre, artist Jorge Pardo, L.A. Beautiful outdoor entertaining, garden, and pool areas enliven all these homes. In Mérida—the region’s sixteenth-century capital—they have renovated many of the romantic Spanish colonial town houses into stylish retreats. Annie Kelly takes us on an insider’s tour of several stunning properties—from brightly painted town houses and contemporary villas to rustic bungalows—many with a distinctive bohemian feeling. Renowned for its picturesque charm, Mexico has lured design-world insiders to its retreats, as presented in this inspirational selection of some of the latest Mexican design trends from the Yucatán. This book is a stimulating resource for the design aficionado.. In the
"Behind the Doors" according to Amazon Customer. A look behind the antique doors of Merida and the Yucatan. Kelly and Tim Street-Porter explore what everyone who visits Merida wants to see. Exploring the homes of artists and designers who have chosen Merida for their home and escape. Shows how people actuall. The New Mexican wave Josue An updated version of what makes the the Yucatan a hidden treasure. Leave it to Annie Kelly and Tim Street Porter to do just that. Beautiful photos of historic homes and architectural gems and how people live in them now. Bravo y Felicidades. A Mexican treat m. "Another beautifully photographed and narrated book by Ms" according to Amazon Customer. Another beautifully photographed and narrated book by Ms. Kelley and her husband, photographer Tom Street-Porter. I have three of their books and this one is a nice edition to,the collection.
BLANDINGS BLOG "There is a certain enduring allure of a Spanish Colonial house - color-saturated tiles and dark wooden ceiling beams both contrasted with muted white stucco walls. "With their inviting courtyards, colonial façades, and Art Deco details, the homes documented in writer and designer Annie Kelly’s Casa Mexico: At Home in Mérida and the Yucatán are the epitome of bohemian-chicThe book contains homes that capture the Mérida aesthetic, blending age-old details with contemporary stylings. Beautiful light plays with world class photographer Tim Street-Porter's camera inspiring some of the most engaging and evocative interior design photographs I've seen in some time. The interiors discovered and profiled in the book by Street-Porter and writer Annie Kelly are at once elegant, modern and ancient."-LITTLE AUGURY BLOG"The charm, allure, and colorful beauty of Mexico have long captivated
Writer and designer Annie Kelly has authored many books, including the successful Rooms to Inspire series, and Casa San Miguel. Modern, the Rooms to Inspire series, and Litchfield Style: Classic Country Houses of Connecticut. She is a 1stdibs book column contributor and writes for Interiors and New York Magazine, among other publications.