mexican inspired decor: cinco de mayo
GT can be woman enough to admit that my knowledge about Mexican culture is about as deep as a shallow pool but I did see Selma Hayek play her butt off as Frida Kahlo and Mel Gibson’s Apocolypto. Sometimes the modus operandi of American culture can be ignorance, ignorance and more ignorance but Mexicans have an amazing and diverse history that is about more than tequila, sombreros and party dip. *Long Deep Sigh*…I will say that America deserves and E for effort in trying to celebrate Mexican heritage in the form of Cinco De Mayo. So Ole!
From a design POV I like the idea of mixing up pieces as a reflection of your heritage or just because you’re a world market chick. When it’s all modern design it has the potential to leave you icy cold. When its too much ethnic design it can be over the top and cliche. Which leaves us with balance…doesn’t it always boil down to that? Here’s some carefully edited Mexican inspired decor pieces for eyeball candy. Your thoughts?
Posted by gt on May 5, 2009
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Alicia — May 5, 2009 @ 12:43 am
I liiiiiiiiiike! And my understanding is about s deep as yours.
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gillaine — May 5, 2009 @ 1:44 am
Showing a culture through heritage pieces I believe are what can make a room much more personal. I have to admit it myself, that my Canadian ass doesn’t know much about the Mexican culture either besides what’s stereotypically given to us: i.e Taco Bell *shudder*. Those pieces of art you have there,make me want to take trip down there (after this whole outbreak is handled and gone) cause that candle holder at the bottom is to die for!!!
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Tj — May 5, 2009 @ 3:12 pm
Mexico has an interesting history and diverse culture. It has a higher literacy rate than the U.S. and has inspired people throughout the world (remember Benito Mussolini? He was named for Benito Juarez, who was a president of Mexico who did many great things for his country – though Mussolini, not so much).
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Gem — May 6, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Mexico’s culture and history are fascinating. Being in Houston, I’m surrounded by it so I’m always picking up various tidbits. I do have a Mexican blanket that I got on my honeymoon and I adore it. Having a balance is essential to not having your home look all crazy. I try to have neutral furniture and toss in ethnic textiles or accessories for a flash of color and/or pattern. This makes the home crunk, but not too crunk. : – )
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