Many of my design clients move to the Southwest for an escape from colder climates, complete with shoveling the driveways of high maintenance homes. The antidote? Something new, something easy to design and with everything included. You guessed it, subdivision. This term used to make my skin crawl until I realized two things. 1) My own funky-as-dirt ranch home was just that in 1951, a tract home. 2) Function really does outdo form for those who don't want to spend their lives working on their residence: they'd rather play Pickleball (yup, learned about that last week) hike with friends, just about anything that allows them to be outside--who can blame them in this gorgeous setting?
My solution for making a subdivision plan a home? Go directly for the authentic. The regional decor is charming, warm, colorful and reasonably priced. This weekend I filled in for the traveling owners of Zocalo in Tucson and picked up a few shots of some Mexican pottery and textiles that will create warmth and classic style upon installation and last another lifetime.
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| From Michoacan, c.2000 |
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| Eve, ever demure |
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| Zig-zag action, from Guanajuato |
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| From Michoacan |
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| From Puebla | | | | | |
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All are hand-made, specific to their region and more than likely a family tradition. These folk art objects are full of life and make a great addition to a home.
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