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PATTERN THINKING
I love how the Otomi pattern came to life in this couture invitation design (price upon request, cecinewyork.com) for Katharine and Kent’s destination wedding in Mexico. -
PILLOW TALK
Mexico’s Otomi people are famous for their vibrant floral and animal motifs. This cotton canvas pillow ($150, jacarandahome.com) is just one amazing example of their hand embroidery using naturally dyed thread. -
BEACH HOUSE
Couples considering a wedding south of the border should put the stunning Las Ventanas al Paraiso resort in Los Cabos, Mexico on their short list. I can’t imagine a more winning honeymoon destination: sun, sand, gorgeous design — and did I mention the Mexican food? -
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
As a native of San Diego, I’m always searching for authentic Mexican in the Big Apple. Happily, there’s Rosa Mexicano, which makes a rich, chunky guacamole like no other. The recipe is in this issue, which means that with a little help from this lava stone mortar and pestle ($49, williams-sonoma.com) anyone can whip up a batch at home. -
FOOT LOOSE
Canfora’s Irina Pink Coral sandals (about $340, canfora.com) are as dressed-up as you can get without a heel. -
HEART TO HEART
Mexicans use these charms, called milagros, to ask for help in granting prayers and wishes. I’ve seen photographs of Frida Kahlo wearing ones like this Hand with Heart milagro ($24, worldfolkart.org) as an earring. -
FACE TIME
I adore 20th-century Mexican painter Frida Kahlo for her individualism and bravery. Even the cover of this coffee table book, simply titled Frida Kahlo ($49.95, artbook.com), inspires me to think big—and differently. -
DO DROP IN
Perfectly dangly without being too heavy, Me&Ro’s Gold Vine Teardrop Earrings ($2,660, meandrojewelry.com) are the just-right accessory for a night out dancing. -
LIGHTS FANTASTIC
Both kitschy and earthy, this Guadalupe-themed ceramic candelabra (similar styles $38 and up, worldfolkart.org) adds warm candlelight to any Mexican-themed party. -
GLASS MENAGERIE
Made-from-scratch margaritas are one of my favorite drinks. Make them even more special by serving them in this made-to-order Mid-Century Coolade set by Esque Studio ($420, esque-studio.com).
