In A Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools, and Open-Air Living Rooms
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (801 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811841308 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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She lives in Los Angeles and Paris. Gina Hyams is the author of several books on travel, tradition, and the arts, including Incense (0-8118-3993-1). She lives in Northern California. Melba Levick has published more than 40 photography books on travel, architecture, and design, including Mexicolor (0-8118-1893-4) and Mexicasa (0-8118-2806-9).
The dazzling array of featured properties includes rustic coastal hideaways, elegant Spanish Colonial mansions, rural haciendas, and Modernist architectural masterpieces. The team behind the best-selling Mexicolor and Mexicasa has unlocked the gates to Mexico's patios, courtyards, and walled gardens. Gina Hyams' informative text explains the historic roots of these uniquely Mexican outdoor spaces. Garden design enthusiasts, fans of Mexico, and anyone who appreciates a siesta in the sun need only open this book to hear the quiet babble of fountains and glasses clinking to toast another beautiful sunset.. Melba Levick's stunning photographs capture page after vibrant page of bold Mexican design elements: swirling mosaic floors, ela
Michael J Helquist said Captivating Photographs Makes You Linger Page to Page. Photographer Melba Levick’s images encourage the reader to relax, stay awhile, and imagine a warm afternoon in a colonial town ensconced in a cool courtyard awash with colors. She is so accomplished that she captures the full impact of an elegantly dining room or kitchen as well as the simplicity of a roof overhang displaying ornate ceramic pots with bougainvilleas. But there are few rustic scenes of weathered but le. Rick Spell said A Good Summary of Mexican Gardens. I'm in the process of building on the Maya Riviera so this is important research looking for real ideas. Building in Spanish Colonial style is conducive to gardens and courtyards and we are fortunate to have two courtyards and many different type patios and open air spaces to design.This book has so many ideas it's incredible! I have many pages marked for further discussion. Even if I weren't investigating for decorating i. C. Valenzuela said looking for mexican hacienda style tips this is a good. if looking for mexican hacienda style tips this is a good book
About the Author Melba Levick has published more than 40 photography books on travel, architecture, and design, including Mexicolor (0-8118-1893-4) and Mexicasa (0-8118-2806-9). Gina Hyams is the author of several books on travel, tradition, and the arts, including Incense (0-8118-3993-1). She lives in Los Angeles and Paris. . She lives in Northern California