La Casa Loca: Latino Style Home - Funky Craft Projects for Decorating & Entertaining An ethnic treat for the senses that brings the exciting, classy-meets-campy Latino style home to hip decorators everywhere. Latino style merges with pop art to create an inspirational craft book with a hip, contemporary sensibility. Readers can create their very own casa loca crazy house by hand with fabulous array of easy, inexpensive projects to liven up the interior and brighten the garden, to throw killer fiestas and take restful siestas, to live - and look - the Latino style. Use T-shirt fabric to make toss pillows with fringe or turn inexpensive soft-drink bottles into fabulous glittery vases. Use a glue gun to transform an ordinary garden into a Mexicali masterpiece complete with a Bonita Birdfeeder and Milagro Tree Ribbons. Turn your ho-hum apartment into a super funky Latina inspired apartment that will be unique and cost effective! |
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Decorating Books - Mexican color - The Spirit of Mexican Design |
Traditional Mexican Style Interiors There is a charm and character built into a Mexican home like no other architectural style. It is a classic, timeless style. Over 280 color photos of some of the most beautiful new, old, and remodeled Mexican style homes. Color is everywhere - vibrantly painted walls offer up a rainbow of hues, hand painted tiles cover every available surface, and traditional Mexican folk arts adorn walls and furnishings. Twelve chapters of beautiful interior rooms, including entryways, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, ceilings & floors, stairways, niches, fireplaces, lighting and arts. Having specific rooms and architectural details divided into separate chapters is a format sure to please decorators, designers, architects, builders, and those homeowners that are just looking for new and exciting ideas. The companion book, Traditional Mexican Style Exteriors, explores the intricate details of these same homes’ facades, doors, gates, porches & patios, columns, fountains, pools, cantera stone work and gardens. Recommend for anyone who is remodeling a Mexican-style home or who is simply looking to add a few earthy touches to another style. Southwest and Mexican interior design ideas, in small doses, can mesh well with other types of decor. Mexican Color/Color Mexicano Filled with Mexican home interiors, centred on the subject of color - paint your porch orange, your stairs blue, and your walls exterior fushia - colors of Mexican architecture, design, home furnishing, art, and artifact. Mexican culture uses color to dramatic effect in textiles, clothing, homes, markets, contemporary and folk art, interior design, and modern and ancient architecture. Categorized into themes, "The New World", with fabulous wall paintings. "People of the Sun" focuses on beautiful churches, as well as walls and doors. "A Sky Blue Balcony", has close-ups of brilliantly hued walls, balconies and building details. "The Brown Madonna", has everything from church niches to marketplace and more multi-colored walls. "The Space of Light", on modern Mexican architecture, and the colors that bring so much warmth to its clean, stark lines. |
Decorating Books Southwest Style - Santa Fe Style - Desert Style The New Southwest Home: Innovative Ideas for Every Room packed with room-by-room tours of unique contemporary and traditional homes. The Southwest conjures up visions of warm, neutral earth and desert colors, there are many ideas, using that color palette to experiment with. Whether you're looking to view the mountains, or a traditional beehive fireplace for cozy warmth, there is something for everyone. From the entryway, to the heart of the home, the kitchen, and all rooms in between, with ideas galore. Today's Southwestern home can come complete with heavy duty stainless steel appliances nestled in around the rock face. The bath may have a rustic look, but with a designer sink. The strong room, where you originally hid from the indians or tornados may today hold a wine cellar. Great book to inspire ideas for your home. Southwest Style : A Home-Lover's Guide to Architecture and Design Contemporary Southwest style, which goes beyond the pastel Native American design, includes a mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and cowboy influences, shows how the look has been incorporated into home decor. Overview of the region and the traditional architectural styles and details that comprise the Southwest style. Homes in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah are depicted that exemplify each region's style from mountain to desert. From large, minimalist rooms with an alter or wall dedicated to masks to rooms packed with painted furniture, baskets, deer horns, glassware and old family portraits indicative of the American West, Southwest Style. |
Mexican culture infused with color for dramatic effect in home textile design of
Fiestas bold stripes Mexico "the resting place of the rainbow" |
Pull the brilliance of the sun indoors and create a Mexican theme in the home |
Pull the brilliance of the sun indoors and create a Mexican theme in the home |
Native American design with a mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and rustic, cowboy influences |
Native American design with a mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and rustic, cowboy influences |
Decorating design ideas South Western - Mexican - Native American - Wolf Theme |
Decorating design ideas South Western - Mexican - Native American - Wolf Theme |
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Mexican Details soulful nature of Mexican design abounds. The colors of the rooms are warm and vibrant. Decorative accents include intricately woven textiles, glazed ceramics, wooden masks, and folk art objects that bear evidence of the hands that crafted them. character-rich details of Mexican furniture, architectural elements, and handcrafted accents that resonate with beauty and originality. From chip-carved benches and hand-hewn tortilla tables to painted trunks and carved-stone moldings, Carr and Witynski reveal in vibrant detail how mesquite doors can be newly fashioned into console and coffee tables, iron window grilles are converted to headboards, and stone water filters blossom as flower planters. These once-utilitarian elements take on creative new roles in modern-day homes, adding beauty and character to every corner. Traditional Mexican Style Exteriors Beautiful, classic and timeless architectural details are shown of new, old, and remodeled traditional Mexican style homes and gardens. From Spanish Colonial facades to the best of the Mission and Spanish Eclectic homes. This volume is a must for everyone interested in Mexican architecture and outdoor charm. This book excites the reader's imagination through nine chapters, including facades, doors, gates, portales & patios, columns, fountains, pools, cantera stonework and gardens. Arcades support massive tiled roof overhangs and bring shade to the outdoor sala--an affirmation for outdoor living at its best. Sparkling pools and spouting fountains bring tranquility to flower-filled gardens and courtyards. The photographs will inspire decorators, designers, architects, builders, and homeowners looking for traditional and exciting ideas. The companion book, Traditional Mexican Style Interiors, invites readers inside these same gorgeous homes for a tour of entryways, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, floors, ceilings, stairways, niches, fireplaces, lighting, and arts. |
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Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book Authentic native art - An exciting challenge for coloring book enthusiasts, will also inspire artists, designers, and craftspeople - - get creative with a projector and paint your own mural designs. |
South Western Theme Bedrooms Blog Cowboy Theme Bedrooms Stage Coach Theme Bedrooms Rustic Lodge - Camping Theme Rooms Equestrian - Horse Theme Rooms Cowgirl Theme Bedrooms Ethnic Style Global Decorating Ideas Twilight Theme - wolf decor Rainbow Brights Theme Decor Decorate the walls Theme Bedrooms Index |
A touch of Santa Fe style with bulky furnishings, wrought iron accessories, and a
mix of bold and bright colors. Accent with patterned designs arraying from perfectly placed stripes to bold and stunning Aztec and Mexican inspired geometric designs Or stick with the earthy colors and natural sandstone textures for a muted soft touch. |
Lower Sonoran Sunrise wall mural at murals your way |
Fiesta 2 wall mural at murals your way |
Domingo Azul Bed Western Bedroom Furniture at Lonestar |
Saguaro Cacti wall mural at murals your way |
Mesa Arch Utah wall mural at murals your way |
Los Ojos Bedding Western Bedding at Lonestar |
Turn any bedroom into a desert-inspired oasis with a stylish southwestern theme blended
with a colorful mixture of Spanish, Mexican, and rustic cowboy influences.
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Get creative and design your master bedroom, guest room or ranch house in Sante Fe
style. Start with a particular favorite piece ... either a rug, a wall hanging, bedding, art work ... something that depicts your idea of Southwestern style while at the same time adding your very own personal touch. |
Rim Rock Bedding Western Bedding at Lonestar |
Council Fires wall mural at murals your way |
Rock Art Bedding Collection Western Bedding at Lonestar |
Desert Sentinels wall mural at murals your way |
Wassila Sofa Collection Western Bedroom Furniture at Lonestar |
Eagle's Nest bedding by Woolrich at bedding superstore |
Where Eagles Soar wall mural at murals your way |
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Where Eagles Soar wall mural at murals your way |
Buffalo Lamp Trail's End Table Lamp at Lone Star Decor |
Wolf Theme Decorating Ideas |
Wolf Theme Decorating Ideas |
North Trail Bedding at Lonestar |
Indian Chief Hand Painted Metal Wall Art at Lonestar |
Eagles wall murals at at murals your way |
Grand Canyon After Sundown wall mural at your deco shop |
There is charm and character in a Mexican home like no other architectural style.
It is a classic, timeless style, color is everywhere on vibrantly painted
walls in rainbow hues, hand painted tiles cover every surface, and traditional
Mexican folk art adorn walls and furnishings. |
Santa Fe Houses draw inspiration from the four traditional Native American
elements - fire, earth, water, and air - and can be used to create wonderful effects
in kitchens and dining rooms, entry-ways and living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms,
porches, and patios. |
Diamond Candle Holder with Turquoise Crosses at Lone Star |
Adobe design style - rugged thick-walled haciendas in Mexico many-sculptural
walls with contoured corners and softly flowing lines; fireplaces that replace
traditional corners with warmth and grace; carved nichos for displaying artworks;
ceilings of hearty exposed vigas; earthen floors hand-troweled to a smooth
finish; hand-carved Mexican doors; gleaming Saltillo tiles; stone-paved courtyards;
stepped walls that hide reflecting pools; and breezy portales that welcome
the outdoors. |
Spanish Iron Wall Hangings at Lone Star |
Southwest Iron Braided Table Lamp at lonestar |
Birch Bark Canoe Rug at black forest |
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Sunset Mesa wall mural at murals your way |
Mid Century Modern Chair Panama Wave - Desert Flower Panama Wave Storage Bench - Desert Flower at target |
Mexicolor: The Spirit of Mexican Design Radiant color is not merely joyously prevalent in Mexico, it is part of the national psyche. The profusion of multihued walls, tiles, ceramics, textiles, and folk art that fill the home; the foods, flowers, supplies, and accessories that comprise the spectacle of the marketplace; the vibrant details that define everything from facades to clothing to handpainted toys - the Mexican obsession with color is everywhere, as is strikingly documented in this lively book. Among the many chapters, "Textiles", "Folk Art", "Ceramics", "Wood" (marvelous wood creations, including masks and furniture as well as the famous wood carvers from Oaxaca, who create whimsical, colorful animals that defy conventional conceptions). "Metal": The loveliest door knockers you'll ever see. "The Painted Wall". "Tiles", followed by "La Cocina", with more exquisite tiles and fabulous cookware. Mexican Style : Creative Ideas for Your Space The Mexican Style Source Book explores the distinctive architecture of Mexico: from haciendas to columns and arches to palapas. Interiors focus on the textures and materials, including wood, metal, leather, paper, fiber, tiles, ceramics, silver, and stonework. Patterns include floral, pictorial, religious, symbolic, and stone relief. |
City View wall mural at murals your way |
Southern Plains 3 Piece Duvet Cover Sets at Macys |
Sky City Bedding Collection at Lone star |
ARIZONA STONEWALL wall mural at your deco shop |
Mayan Geo bedding at home decorating co |
Mexican Country Style It has become difficult to tell the real from the ersatz - and especially when it comes to antique furniture, and in the colonial style. Amazing inventory of furniture, accessories, and hints for discovering provenance. Beautifully photographed with a pallete of colors that invite you to decorate a small space or an entire home. Mexican Country Style is the definitive volume for those of us who seek southwestern/south of the border interior design, furnishings and accessories. It's a must-read for those considering furnishing and decorating their homes in the Mexican style. The New Hacienda beautiful follow-up to Mexican Country Style. The New Hacienda is a beautiful and inspiring book for anyone who loves Mexico's art, design, and hacienda-style culture. From traditional architectural elements to colonial antiques, For those seeking ideas and inspiration in creating a hacienda-style home of their own. |
Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils For youngsters as well as craftworkers looking for new ideas: 6 pre-cut stencil patterns - use on fabrics, pottery and basketware - Pueblo lizard and bird motifs, designs of the Navajo and Hopi tribes, more. |
native american wall decals - variety at your deco shop |
Native American Quilting Designs Inspiring designs of Native American cultures. These patterns can be found on pottery and rugs, used in beading, jewelry, and other crafts and are perfect for quilting motifs. Categories: small designs, designs for specific shapes, border designs, and whole-cloth designs. Patterns presented as a series of elements - can be combined with others to produce new designs, such as adding a pima basket motif to a northwest coast drum design for a totally new composition. In addition to many beautiful and unusual hand-quilting motifs, also a section of continuous line patterns for machine quilting. Styles include geometrics, animals, florals, and abstracts. The Desert Home Western art and architecture idea book featuring upscale southwest homes. The three cultures, Native-American, Spanish, and Anglo-American, which have contributed to the Southwest are found in the homes as art, rugs, artifacts, paintings, crafts, even dishware. We learn that while America's three hot deserts - the Chihuahuan, the Sonoran, and the Mojave have many unifying characteristics, they are quite different in geologic formations, animals, plants, and history. Our largest desert, the Chihuahuan, spans 200,000 square miles, primarily in Mexico, while the Mojave is a mere 25,000 mile area in California, Nevada and Utah. Each of the deserts has a unique history which often determines the ambience of architecture and home interior. Santa Fe Houses Santa Fe Houses draws inspiration from the four traditional Native American elements—fire, earth, water, and air—and shows how they can be used to wonderful effect in kitchens and dining rooms, entry-ways and living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, porches, and patios. Along the way, Mather showcases furniture, rugs, lighting, hardware, tiles, shutters, and other expressions of the Santa Fe look, and ends with a comprehensive directory of sources. |
Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes Learn what the different native american tribes called themselves, their sacred rites, their style of warfare- even what the tribes are doing today. facts for more than two hundred Native American tribes in North America, including prehistoric peoples on the North American continent as well as all of the identifiable Native American civilizations on the continent. This is a very strong and well written book that will give you all the basics about tribal, ethnic and cultural differences, customs and habits. If you are interested in native Americans, but are not yet an expert, this is your book. |
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Mexican Tiles: Color, Style, Design vibrant tiles that are such a key element in Mexican style and design. Bring a festive new look to any home or garden with the ideas in Mexican Tiles. The many ways tiles are used for function and decoration, adding color and interest to everyday surroundings. Inspirational examples of classic and contemporary tile work, from colonial-era church facades ornately covered with talavera tiles to vividly detailed modern treatments of bathrooms and kitchens. If you appreciate ethnic interior design or Mexican handicrafts, this is an AWESOME book!!! Mexican Textiles Whether it’s a hand-woven sarape, a festive square of oilcloth, or a delicate trimming of lace, Mexican textiles reflect passionate appreciation for color, pattern, and design. Photographer and Mexican art aficionado Masako Takahashi visits artisan workshops, weaving centers, lace makers, and rug manufacturers for an inside view of how traditional fabrics are designed, dyed, woven, and finished. Takahashi also takes her camera into scores of unique homes to show how new and antique woven treasures are used to advantage in modern decor. Overflowing with exuberance and creative ideas, and including a resource section listing the major textile markets and vendors throughout Mexico. Mexican Textiles is an indispensable resource book for appreciating and collecting artfully crafted Mexican fabrics. |
