Category Archives: artisan works

4 hours!

Marisol, young woman who helps us at the house, was taking part of the locos parade with her extended family.…even Marisol’s naturally brown Mexican skin was burned after walking 4 hours with the parade ( Marisol made a very cute … Continue reading →

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stone by stone

Posted on 7 Jun ’11 by Salted Herring

I’m always intrigued by skillful craftsmanship, by the beauty of local natural materials, and when those two are combined…it is just brilliant. This beautiful walkway leads to Casa de la Cultura, at El Chorro, San Miguel de Allende. Tweet

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surprise behind the corner

Posted on 4 Jun ’11 by Salted Herring

I have many reasons to love Mexico. One of those reasons is ‘little things’, alas surprises on the street, those bring smile to my face every day.…like mojigangas…hmmm, which are actually quite big things…those larger than life dancing figurines. Tweet

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San Pascual

Posted on 7 Apr ’11 by Salted Herring

Most of the time our San Miguel kitchen is filled with fresh produce from the favorite organic farm. Now I like to introduce you to my ‘secret’ helper’, San Pascual, the patron saint of cooks and kitchens. There he is … Continue reading →

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fireworks ‘castillos’

Posted on 5 Oct ’10 by Salted Herring

Assembling complex fireworks ‘castillos’ takes hours and manpower. Tweet

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La Fabrica La Aurora

Posted on 24 Jul ’10 by Salted Herring

Visit to San Miguel de Allende art and design center Fabrica La Aurora is a visual treat. The old textile factory houses art and artist studios, designer boutiques for unusual shopping, pleasant restaurants, and a most delightful cafe. Tweet

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Colonia San Rafael

Posted on 8 Jun ’10 by Salted Herring

Up on the hill in Colonia San Rafael sits a small church, Iglesia Santa Cruz. Surrounding winding streets have many beautiful wall paintings. These I found just meters away from the church. Tweet