By Cat Silver, Interior designer You’ve likely seen that wildly colorful tablecloth fabric everywhere in México: bold yellow and blue flowers on neon orange, lemons, chilis, giant roses. You may not know is that this material—called oilcloth (or hule)—has a history as vivid as its patterns. The concept didn’t begin in México. In Europe, “oilcloth” referred to cotton fabric coated with oil to make it waterproof and durable. Linseed oil, derived from flax seeds, was especially

By Isabel Castrejón Pascacio In every city where culture thrives, there is an unspoken network of support that keeps creativity alive. Among the most vital threads in that network are couturiers, designers who do more than create garments; they shape identity, preserve craft, and tell stories through fabric. A community that actively follows, celebrates, and uplifts its designers doesn’t just sustain businesses, it builds legacy. Fashion houses endure not only because of sale

By Cat Silver If you’ve ever painted a wall in San Miguel de Allende and wondered why the color looks different from the sample, you’re not alone. The intense light here and vibrant building materials can subtly change how colors appear in a room. Understanding simple ideas from Color Theory helps explain why—and can make choosing paint and furnishings much easier. Many of us choose colors by instinct. We like blue. We don’t like yellow. We’ve always painted our living room g

By Jessie LaFalce Hygge is more than a style of decorating; it’s a way of living. It’s about creating spaces that nurture the soul — spaces that invite us to slow down, savor a cup of coffee, and appreciate the small, quiet joys that make life feel full. Originating in Denmark, Hygge centers around the pursuit of contentment through simplicity and warmth. Candles, natural materials, layered textures, and soft lighting all play their part — but at its core, Hygge is about how