Rustic Sophistication in Mexico
There was an article in the New York Times two weeks ago about how all the fashion people are trading in St. Barts for Tulum, Mexico. Mexico is one of my favorite places (and I always thought Tulum was one of its jewels) so I started browsing the web for some of the places mentioned in the article and I came across this spread in the Selby. That Todd Selby is always up on these things. He apparently shot Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonato’s place/hotel/spa/shop in Tulum a while back. Have a look:
They created a really sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere while retaining all the local flavor. That’s not a combination easy to achieve and they totally nailed it.
(Photos: the Selby)
Nudist resort? Ha! I mean, I totally get the writing-letters-to-friends-while-nekkid-and-wearing-flipflops. Do it all the time.
Now you have me thinking about Mexico.
And you know what today is…GO TIME! So excited.
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GO, go, go!
Ally I adore the lighting and the rustic, yet very comfortable feel of this home!!
xoxo
Karena
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this makes me want to pack my bags and hop on a plane now!
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I’m obsessed with all of the straight lines and dark pieces! Gorgeous!!
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looks wonderful! acually I’m at the airport right now. we are flying (not to Mexico) but to Berlin
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Bon voyage!
Glorious! I need a vacay.
definitely not an easy combo… it really looks wonderful. I went to mexico with my husband and loved it- lots of fun culture!
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Dayum…I was so concerned about guy in image # 2 from bottom’s crazy neck/chest sunburn…that I ddn’t get to ooooh and ahhh as much as I would have liked.
Color me weird.
But I DO love Mexico!
Wow! What an amasing space! I love the contrast created between some of the textures and materials! You used the perfect words, a relaxed sophistication! The bathroom and bedroom are my favorite. I think he mixed the two styles perfectly! Will have to mark Tulum on my map of places to see
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wow ally, this place is just my cup of tea. I think i’m going to have to re-post this one – just love it!
xxx
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