In A Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools, and Open-Air Living Rooms
Average Rating: out of 16 Reviews
Price: $24.95
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
EAN (European Article Number): 9780811841306
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Gina Hyams
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.930972
Publication Date: 2005-05-01
Reading Level: 176
Description: The team behind the best-selling Mexicolor and Mexicasa has unlocked the gates to Mexico's patios, courtyards, and walled gardens. From private homes to luxurious resorts, In A Mexican Garden celebrates Mexico's hidden oases where lovers meet for margaritas at sunset and families gather for spirited fiestas. The dazzling array of featured properties includes rustic coastal hideaways, elegant Spanish Colonial mansions, rural haciendas, and Modernist architectural masterpieces. Melba Levick's stunning photographs capture page after vibrant page of bold Mexican design elements: swirling mosaic floors, elaborate frescoes, hand-carved stone fountains, and lush native plants. 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.
Details: This is a great book for ideas on designing your own Mexican style garden and as in my case designing an Adobe Dollhouse and courtyard.
Review Summary: Colour-Fest
Date: 2008-01-27
Details: This book is an explosion of beautiful colours on every page! It is filled with beautiful photographs of Mexican outdoor living and the commentary is concise but clear, enabling the reader to copy the ideas found in the book. I intend to use the book to create my own Mexican/Spanish style courtyard.
Review Summary: Mexican Garden
Date: 2007-09-27
Details: I was very surprise whith the quality of the presentation and the beautiful pictures. Excellent!!
Review Summary: Beautiful Photo's
Date: 2007-09-03
Details: I love this book! The beautiful photographs give the reader great ideas on how to design and decorate.
Review Summary: great book, terrible binding!!
Date: 2007-07-19
Details: I love the pictures and ideas presented, but after 2 days, the binding had pulled away from the pages!! I think that is flaw that needs fixing.
out of 16 Reviews
