Painted Rustic Furniture Part II

Browsing through the catalog for the upcoming Expo, I also found another source of rustic furniture with a twist. This Puebla manufacturer makes rustic furniture with painted finishes that are outstanding.

All the pieces come in any of their painted finishes. If anybody is interested, I can send them the finish sample colors. Quite amazing pieces.

Isn't this bed just great? Tomorrow I will find out if it is available in US sizes or in Mexican sizes only. We always have issues with the sheets and coverlets when the beds only come in Mexican sizes. Let me know what you think!

New Rustic Furniture Part I

 I came across a source for rustic furniture that is very different than what I usually see here in Cozumel. It is made in Guadalajara and is very rugged and carved, has hides and leathers and is made from different types of woods, not just pine.

This company has really rough hewn pieces and they are lovely. Does anybody else like them as much as me?

This last one, the corner TV piece and the Migeulito double chair are my favorites. Let me know what you think! Would you like to see us carry this type of furniture?

Delicious Dinnerware

I have not posted since December 23rd. Happy holidays and Happy New Year! I got sick and thought I would never get better, but I am finally on the mend. Yesterday on my travels in Cancun, I picked up a line of dinnerware that I think is absolutely gorgeous! it comes in the most amazing colors as you can see from the photo above.

We will be posting photos with prices on our Facebook page, The Magic of Design.

Don't forget, currently we have our sale ... 20% off on furniture, 30% off on some select accessories up to 70% off on a few pieces from last year.

Christmas Sentiment

Christmas ornaments photo courtesy of Chellie Haydon Castellanos

Hard to believe another year has flown by. The older I get, the faster it all goes. Add to the fact I live in the Caribbean and it never really feels like Christmas. The charity is certainly there. I have seen many photos on Facebook of Santa Ron giving out shoes at Kelley's and Candy Cane Corki handing out candy canes. Christmas Day, Dive Choice Mexico will be at Las Fincas with more gifts, a charity that I hold true to my heart and give to every year. 

Candy Cane Corki

Still it is hard to get in the mood of the season. Where is the snow and the gigantic decorated trees I remember from my childhood? Decorating a palm tree is just not the same. But I have to admit, not having to put on a big coat and gloves has its perks.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Beauties in Cozumel

Josefina and her girls

I saw this photo today on Facebook and could not get over how beautiful it is. I have known the woman in the photo, Josefina, since long before any of her girls were born. That is one of the lovely things about Cozumel, the small town appeal.

You can see the joy in her smile and the girls are all loving their food, but the photo is more than that. It is about family and values and the reasons why we all came to Cozumel. As the island grows, not all good has come of it. So that is what makes me so happy to see a photo like this. And if you are ever in the need of a wonderful birthday cake or awesome cupcakes, Josefina does that too. Visit her Facebook page at Cozumel Cakes.

Ironman Cozumel 2012

Map from Iron Man Cozumel website

A new Cozumel tradition ... we now host the Iron Man Cozumel in November. The website for all things Iron Man at Cozumel can be found here:
Iron Man Cozumel

The weather was challenging yesterday with lots of breeze and cool air from the north, what we call a norte. Hopefully it will calm down today. So far, the breeze is less but the temps are still a bit challenging.

We wish all Iron Man competitors best wishes! Go Iron Men and Women!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Photo taken on Melgar November 18 2012

I try to practice gratitude every day. But Thanksgiving is the official gratitude day holiday, the day we are thankful for family and friends, business associates and the life we choose to live. From the Caribbean island of Cozumel, I would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving.