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STAFF EDITORA EN JEFE
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DIRECCIÓN CRE ATIVA Y DIRECCIÓN DE ARTE
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En Portada Thierry Joubert - Pretty Days Photography Aimee Lacalle collection 2018
OPERACIÓN DE MERCADEO
THE KEY OF HOME STAGING
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ENKASA DESIGNS
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AIMEE LACALLE 2018 COLLECTION
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FRANCESCA RIVASPLATA 984.745.5099 PUBLICIDAD Y TRADUCCIÓN
CYNTHIA GARCIA DE LEÓN
DISEÑO GRÁFICO EDITORIAL
ESTUDIO TRES16 info@estudiotres16.com
4 THINGS EVERY HOME OFFICE NEEDS
32 DIRECCIÓN FOTOGRÁFICA
4 FUNCTIONAL HOME LIBRARIES
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OMAR GONZÁLEZ LOGÍSTICA
PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET 2018
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ESAU PÉREZ DISTRIBUCIÓN
AGENCIA DE PUBLICIDAD ACREDITADA
COPPER AND PINK HAPPY FOREVER
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FIFTIES ART GALLERY
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THE KEY OF HOME STAGING
A pesar de ser una disciplina relativamente reciente, el Home Staging
Despite being a relatively recent discipline, Home Staging
acapara artículos y portadas en los principales medios inmobiliarios.
monopolizes articles and covers in the main real estate media .
Hoy nos detenemos a analizar qué es el Home staging y algunos tips para
To d a y w e s t o p t o a n a l y z e w h a t H o m e S t a g i n g i s a n d s o m e t i p s t o
vender una casa de forma rápida.
sell a house quickly.
El home staging es un término inglés que literalmente significa “puesta
Home staging literally means, “staging of the house” and it
en escena de la casa” y que nació en los años 70 en EEUU debido a las
w a s b o r n i n t h e 7 0 s i n t h e U S d u e t o l a r g e r e a l e s t a t e o f fe r s o f
condiciones de gran oferta inmobiliaria que había en aquel momento.
that time. T he objective of this technique has always been to
Llegó a Reino Unido en los 90 y se difundió por Europa a lo largo del
r e c o n v e r t , w i t h o u t m a j o r r e fo r m s , t h e r e a l e s t a t e , t o d i f fe r e n t i a t e
siglo XXI. El objetivo de esta técnica ha sido desde siempre reconvertir,
i t f r o m t h e r e s t , p r o m o t i n g fa s t a n d a f fo r d a b l e d e c o r a t i o n . H e r e
sin grandes reformas, el producto inmobiliario sobre el que actúa para
we give you some keys to apply it in your propert y and we wish
diferenciarlo del resto, impulsando una decoración rápida y asequible.
you good luck.
Aquí te damos unas claves para aplicarlo en tu inmueble y buena suerte.
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MINIMALIST DESIGN
NEUTRAL SPACE
Espacio neutro
Ne u t r a l s p a c e
Los profesiona les de home st aging coinciden en despersona liza r los
T h e p r o fe s s i o n a l s o f h o m e s t a g i n g a g r e e i n d e p e r s o n a l i z i n g
espacios, los tonos bla ncos pa ra aprovecha r la luz y los muebles de
the space, use white tones to take advantage of the light and
líneas rect as.
furniture with straight lines.
Diseño de corte minimalista
Minimalist design
La idea es conseguir que el potencial inquilino se imagine en esa vivienda.
T he idea is to get the potential tenant to imagine himself in that
El diseño nórdico, coinciden los especialistas, invita a relajarse y a
h o u s e . T h e No r d i c d e s i g n , e xp e r t s a g r e e , i n v i t e s y o u t o r e l a x a n d
disfrutar de los espacios. El color lo pone la decoración.
enjoy the spaces. Color is the decoration .
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SIMPLE AND CLEAN LINES
Líneas sencillas y limpias
Simple and clean lines
En el home staging, menos es más. Menos muebles en la cocina, en el
In home staging, less is more. Less furniture in the kitchen , in
comedor y en el dormitorio.
the dining room and in the bedroom is key.
Una manita de gato
A little clean up
La zona de ba ños y la cocina son los espacios clave que centra n
T h e b a t h r o o m a r e a a n d t h e k i t c h e n a r e t h e k e y s p a c e s t h a t fo c u s
la atención del potencia l inquilino o comprador en el proceso de
the at tention of a potential tenant or buyer in the process of
búsqueda de una v iv ienda.
finding a home.
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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
CREATIVITY FOR LATER Amor a primera vista
Love at f irst sight
La primera impresión t a mbién cuent a, y mucho, a l compra r casa. Los
First impressions also count very much when buying a house. T he
inmuebles en vent a además de seducir deben dest aca r.
property for sale must not only seduce the buyer but also stand out from the rest .
Deja la creatividad a un lado
Leave creativity for later Au nque nos enca nt a a r r iesga r en los ba ños, cua ndo buscas vender o rent a r t u v iv ienda , lo mejor es apost a r por d iseños
Although we love taking risks in the bathrooms, when you are looking to
senci l los y f u nciona les.
sell or rent your home, it is best to go for simple and functional designs.
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COOL AND CHIC
Cool y chic
Cool and chic
Si la vivienda tiene 2 dormitorios, los profesionales señalan que se puede
I f t h e h o u s e h a s 2 b e d r o o m s , p r o fe s s i o n a l s s a y t h a t t h e s e c o n d
acondicionar la segunda habitación como un cuarto de niños. Eso sí,
room can be equipped as a nurser y. Of course, without overdoing
sin abusar de los elementos infantiles para que los inquilinos se pueda
the childish elements so that the tenants can imagine giving it a
imaginar dando un uso diferente.
d i f fe r e n t u s e .
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ENKASA DESIGNS Founded in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Enkasa is a luxury
Founded in beautiful San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Enkasa is
furniture brand featuring handmade artisan chairs, mirrors, lamps and
a l u x u r y f u r n i t u r e b r a n d fe a t u r i n g h a n d m a d e a r t i s a n c h a i r s ,
other home furnishings. Each piece is unique with the artisan’s touch
mirrors, lamps and other home furnishings. Each piece is unique
clearly evident and can be customized to suit any client’s specifications.
w i t h t h e a r t i s a n’s t o u c h c l e a r l y e v i d e n t a n d c a n b e c u s t o m i z e d t o s u i t a n y c l i e n t ’s s p e c i f i c a t i o n s .
Handcrafted
Handcraf ted With careful attention to detail, each furnishing is lovingly constructed by local Mexican artisans in their workshops using both traditional methods
With careful at tention to detail , each fur nishing is lovingly
and more recent technological innovations.
constructed by local Mexican artisans in their workshops using both traditional methods and more recent technological innovations.
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ENKASADESIGNS.COM STYLE
ST YLE
Modern, contemporary, yet timeless, Enkasa makes home furnishings
Modern , contemporar y, yet timeless, Enkasa makes home
that stand out in quality and design. With both an industrial edge and
furnishings that stand out in quality and design . With both an
creative takes on traditional designs, Enkasa pieces can feel at home in
industrial edge and creative takes on traditional designs, Enkasa
any environment.
p i e c e s c a n fe e l a t h o m e i n a n y e n v i r o n m e n t .
MATERIAL
M AT E R I A L
Hand molded metals, rich carved woods and high quality finishings,
Hand molded metals, rich carved woods and high quality
Enkasa always uses the best materials available in Mexico.
finishings, Enkasa always uses the best materials available in Mexico.
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AIMEE LACALLE 2018 COLLECTION
El colectivo de diseño globa l A IMEE L ACA LLE abrió recientemente
Global design collective A IMEE L AC A LLE recently opened its f irst
su primer show room en Sa n Miguel de A llende. La nueva sa la de
showroom in San Miguel de Allende . T he new showroom gives
exposición ofrece a los clientes un verdadero sentido del a lca nce de
c ustomers a tr ue sense of A IMEE L AC A LLE ’ S scope of or iginal
los diseños textiles origina les de A IMEE L ACA LLE, desde ropa de
textile designs – f rom bedding, duvet covers , draper y panels and
ca ma, fundas de edredón, pa neles pa ra cor tinas y ma nteleria, papel
tableware , to wallpaper, fabr ic-by-the-yard and limited edition
pint ado, tela por metro y a r te de edición limit ada. El show room lleva
ar t . T he showroom car r ies the brand’s celebrated debut collection
la célebre colección debut de la ma rca, Sa n Miguel de A llende, y los
– San Miguel de Allende – and visitors can also browse the recently
v isit a ntes t a mbién pueden encontra r la segunda colección present ada,
introduced second collection , Santa Fe , inspired by the New Mexico
Sa nt a Fe, inspirada en la ciudad de Nuevo México donde se encuentra
town where the company’s design st udio is based .
el estudio de diseño de la compa ñía.
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Dos veces a l a ño, LaCa lle y su equipo de diseño la nza n una colección
Twice a year, LaCalle and her design team launch a location-in-
inspirada en la ubicación de v iajes a lrededor del mundo. Cua ndo
spired collection c urated f rom travels around the world . When
est á en el luga r, el equipo recopila fotogra fías intimas, bocetos,
on location , the team collects highly-personalized photography,
entrev ist as y v ideo pa ra lleva r a su estudio y traducir a diseños
sketches , inter views and video footage to br ing back to their
contemporá neos. Las colecciones de A IMEE L ACA LLE present a n
st udio and translate to contemporar y designs . A IMEE L AC A LLE ’s
diseños origina les diseñados (impresiones que se aplica n ininterrum-
collections feat ure or iginal engineered designs (pr ints that are
pida mente, f luyendo a través de las costuras con precisión) que se
applied uninter r upted , f lowing ac ross seams with prec ision) that
traducen a través de múltiples plat a formas.
are translated ac ross multiple plat for ms .
“Nuestro estudio de diseño es la culminación de mi propia pasión
“O ur design st udio is a c ulmination of my own passion for travel ,
por los v iajes, mi a mor por el a r te y el diseño, y el profundo respeto
my love of ar t and design , and the deep respect I have for other
que tengo por otras culturas. A l compa r tir est a pasión con los
c ult ures . By shar ing this passion with others , I hope to provoke
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demás, espero provoca r la conversación, a lent a r la exploración y
conversation , encourage exploration and provide the inspiration for
proporciona r la inspiración pa ra una v ida con muchos v iajes dentro
a well-traveled life within the home ,” said founder Aimee LaCalle .
del hoga r “, dijo la fundadora A imee LaCa lle.
While drawing inspiration for the San Miguel de Allende collection , Mientras se inspiraba en la colección de Sa n Miguel de A llende, el
the A IMEE L AC A LLE c reative team explored the region , f rom the
equipo creativo de A IMEE L ACA LLE exploró la región, desde los
haunting indust r ial looms and r uins of La Aurora to the exquis ite
inquiet a ntes tela res industria les y las ruinas de La Aurora hast a
public gardens of the iconic La Par roquia de San Miguel Arcángel .
los exquisitos ja rdines públicos de la emblemática Pa rroquia de Sa n
T he collection is available in nine pr ints , and a range of exotic
Miguel A rcá ngel. La colección est á disponible en nueve copias y una
blues and white .
ga ma de azules exóticos y bla ncos.
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Pa ra su última colección, Sa nt a Fe, A IMEE L ACA LLE tiene el
For its latest collection , Santa Fe , A IMEE L AC A LLE is pr ivileged
priv ilegio de incluir colaboraciones con las reconocidas a r tist as
to include collaborations with renowned ar tists Patr ic ia
Patricia Michaels y Ja Soon K im. Michaels es un precursor en la
Michaels and Ja Soon Kim . Michaels is a forer unner in the
industria de la moda pa ra practica r la sostenibilidad cultura l,
fashion industr y for practic ing c ult ural sustainabilit y, drawing
inspirá ndose en la natura leza y su cultura nativa a merica na, que est á
inspiration f rom nat ure and her Native Amer ican c ult ure , which
profunda mente a rra igada en Nuevo México. Nacido y criado en Seúl,
is deeply rooted in New Mexico. Bor n and raised in Seoul , Korea ,
Corea del Sur, Ja Soon K im es un fotógra fo, pintor y director de a r te
Ja Soon Kim is a photographer, painter, and award- winning ar t
ga la rdonado que a hora reside en Sa nt a Fe, y se enfoca en captura r
director who now resides in Santa Fe , and foc uses on capt ur ing
aspectos intrincada mente a rreglados de la natura leza. Inspirados en
intr icately ar ranged aspects of nat ure . Inspired by the region’s
el sorprendente pa isaje, la cultura y la a rquitectura de la región, los
str iking landscape , c ult ure and architect ure , the Santa Fe
motivos de diseño de la colección Sa nt a Fe contienen una va riedad de
collection’s design motifs contain an ar ray of ear th tones , and
tonos tierra y a rreglos intrincados pero serenos.
int r icate , yet serene , ar rangements .
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Los textiles A IMEE L ACA LLE se producen a l 100% en a lgodón pesado
A IMEE L AC A LLE textiles are produced on 10 0% heavy- weight
orgá nico y cada pedido est á hecho a la medida, impreso y cosido.
organic cot ton and each order is c ustom-made , pr inted and
“Est a mos enca nt ados de tener un espacio donde la gente pueda
stitched . “ We’re thr illed to now have a space where people can see
ver nuestra ga ma de diseños y sentir nuestras telas pa ra aprecia r
our range of designs and feel our fabr ics in order to apprec iate the
la ca lidad y la construcción de a lt a ga ma”, dijo Cour tney Ma rse,
qualit y and high- end constr uction ,” said Cour tney Marse , Vice
Vicepresidente de Ser v icios Creativos.
P resident , Creative Ser vices .
Las colecciones de Sa n Miguel y Sa nt a Fe a hora disponibles en línea
T he San Miguel and Santa Fe collections now available online and
y a través de nuestra sa la de exposición ubicada en Cuna de A llende
through our showroom located at C una de Allende 3 Inter ior 6 .
3 Interior 6. A imeelaca lle.com
Aimeelacalle .com
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A COMFY CHAIR STORAGE
ARTWORK
GOOD LIGHTING
4 THINGS EVERY HOME OFFICE NEEDS Hay dos veces al año que comienzas naturalmente a pensar en una oficina
T here are two times of year that it star t naturally thinking about
en el hogar. El primero es septiembre. Creo que son solo las asociaciones
a h o m e o f f i c e . T h e f i r s t i s S e p t e m b e r. I t h i n k i t ’s j u s t l e f t- o v e r
con volver a la escuela las que me han acompañado durante todos estos
associations with going back to school that have stayed with
años, así que empiezo a pensar en todas mis herramientas organizativas
m e a l l t h e s e y e a r s a n d s o I s t a r t t h i n k i n g o f a l l m y fa v o u r i t e
favoritas, papelería, bolígrafos, etc. La segunda vez es en enero y febrero.
organisational tools, stationer y, pens, etc. T he second time is
La idea de un comienzo nuevo y fresco es increíblemente atractivo y
i n Ja n u a r y a n d F e b r u a r y . T h e w h o l e i d e a o f a f r e s h c l e a n s l a t e
después de contestar todas las típicas preguntas de fin de año, estamos
is incredibly appealing and af ter answering all those year-end
listos para comenzar nuevamente el año laboral.
q u e s t i o n s . I ’ m r e a dy t o b e g i n m y w o r k i n g y e a r a n e w .
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4 FUNCTIONAL HOME LIBRARIES A menudo se dice que las habitaciones se decoran con libros. De hecho, es
It’s of ten said that rooms are f ur nished by books . In fact , it’s even
incluso el título de una novela de Anthony Powell-Books Do Furnish a Room.
the title of a novel by Anthony Powell—Books Do Fur nish a Room .
Sin embargo, el almacenamiento de libros a veces tiende a ser un asunto
H o w e v e r, b o o k s t o r a g e s o m e t i m e s t e n d s t o b e a n a d h o c a f fa i r
ad hoc y puede generar desorden si no está organizado de una manera que
and can cause clut ter if not organized in a way that makes sense
tenga sentido para el dueño. Aquí hay una selección de algunas bibliotecas
fo r t h e o w n e r. H e r e i s a s e l e c t i o n o f s o m e w e l l t h o u g h t- o u t h o m e
caseras bien pensadas que presentan colecciones de libros de una manera
libraries that present book collections in a clean , functional , and
limpia, funcional y moderna.
modern way.
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PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET 2018
CASA L A V IS TA $995,000.00 USD N A N C Y H O W Z E : 415 .10 3 . 0 5 8 5 Here is a rare opportunity to enjoy the elegance of a high-end country home, thoughtfully designed by Nicole Bisgaard, while being only minutes from the vibrant town center of San Miguel de Allende. Located in beautiful Los Balcones, Casa la Vista offers forever views of the botanical gardens and the mountains beyond from most rooms, the terraces and the stunning infinity pool. With both formal and casual living and dining spaces, not to mention the spectacular cook’s kitchen and the outdoor sala, this is the perfect setting for unforgettable entertaining. The master bedroom includes a dressing room, an elegant master bath and its own private terrace. Two guest bedrooms feature their own bathrooms and closets; another is being used as a spacious office, and the final bedroom would make an excellent servant’s quarters.
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CASA DORADO $2, 995,000.00 USD P E G GY TAY L O R : 415 .101. 0 0 5 8 Step into a world others only fantasize about. Casa Dorado, designed by renowned architect Juan Carlos Va ldez, is an expansive Spanish colonia l masterpiece that offers modern comfor t and classic elegance. Tucked away on one of San Miguel de A llende’s most historic streets, an amazing stor y begins to unfold the moment you enter the beautiful vestibule with its hand-stenciled ceiling and captivating views of the town’s center. Moving down into the centra l garden, the spectacular pool, f lanked by t wo private casitas, sets a luxurious and serene tone. The boveda ceilings, stone wa lls and wa lkways, three romantic bedrooms in the main house and the generous eat-in kitchen are t ypica l of traditiona l Mexican design, while the outdoor sa la with bar, fountains and other water features project a classic San Miguel lifest yle.
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CASA LOS MEZQUITES $1, 950,0 0 0.0 0 USD ANN DOLAN 415 .10 3 . 317 9
Casa Los Mezquites is a rare opportunity to own a piece of historic San Miguel. Located on a quiet cobblestone street that is only two blocks from the Jardin, this wonderful house, built around a central courtyard and gardens, offers the feeling of a European country estate while retaining true Mexican charm, thanks to the use of local materials like cantera, hardwood stairs and colorful tile work. The lush and expansive gardens with their outdoor Jacuzzi and many fish ponds are particularly rare for a Centro home. Most of the four bedrooms have their own terraces with lovely views, living area and the public spaces were all designed with aesthetically pleasing vistas in mind as well.
CASA DE LAS CĂšPULAS $ 985, 000.00 USD IVONNE BASURTO 415 .15 6 .10 2 8
A colonial masterpiece surrounded by mountains, with the most spectacular, panoramic rural views of San Miguel. Built in the style of a true Spanish mansion with moorish accents, the main house offers exquisite architectural details, combined with the highest quality construction.
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BALCONES $989,000.00 USD GREGORY R. GUNTER: 415 .10 3 . 4141 Boasting city and presa (lake) views from nearly every room, this home has been transformed by the current owners into a luxury residence offering every amenity conceivable: luxurious swimming pool surrounded by lush lawn, elevator, wine cellar, billiards/game room, three-car garage, separate-entrance en suite staff quarters, outdoor firepit veranda and dining veranda… the list is endless, including being fully handicap accessible.
CASA SAN RAFAEL 5 $499,000.00 JUAN CARLOS MEMIJE 415 .15 3 . 5 0 9 9 A little slice of Paradise.” That’s how one visitor described this colorful casa with an Eden-like garden and bedroom views of San Miguel’s historic center and the sweeping hills that surround the city. Each bedroom opens onto its own terrace overlooking the three-level garden with a plunge pool, fireplace, and wet bar. In addition to the two-bedroom-two-andhalf-bath main casa, with hand-tiled floors, beamed ceilings, and fireplaces in every room, this little piece of Paradise has a private casita with its own bedroom, bathroom, and fireplace.
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RANCHO DEL LAGO $1, 250,0 0 0.0 0 USD M A R T H A S I S S I E B E C K H A R T: 415 .12 4 . 3 9 7 7 Rancho del Lago is the perfect countryside home located just 15 minutes away from San Miguel de Allende. Tucked away in a secure and tranquil zone, it sits on 4.7 hectares of land and is surrounded by some 2000 trees, green areas, ponds for fishing and streams teeming with nature. There is ample space for horses to graze, a 6-stall stable, riding rink and organic vegetable garden. The Hacienda-style main house features an open living area with Boveda ceilings and opens into a private garden off the dining and living room. The master suite connects to an office/studio, and private garden. The upper level consists of 2 additional bedrooms en-suite, storage bodega and patio. A distinctive attribute of this house is it’s central courtyard of potted trees, heated lap pool and Cantera fountain. The oversized artist studio and separate dance studio can be easily converted into additional living space. The Tuscan style 2 story guest house as you enter the property is a private one-bedroom cottage with adjoining oversized studio, perfect for the artist or writer’s retreat. Additional features of this amazing property include a huge bodega that holds ranch equipment and a watchman’s casita.
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ATASCA DERO $ 599, 000.00 USD DANNA LAZCANO: 415 .15 3 . 0 8 4 0 Beautiful two story home close to the Botanical Garden and only a 7 minute drive to Centro. With high-end finishes and high ceilings that allow abundant day light in every room, this contemporary style house has all the amenities a large family needs. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a full time residency, this home features a gourmet kitchen, 3 bedrooms, each with a walk in closet and a full bathroom, nice backyard with a grilling area, basement with the potential of a wine cellar and a 2 car garage.
CENTRO $ 950, 000.00 USD IVY DEL POZZO 415 .10 7. 4 4 4 4 With 5 already existing, flourishing businesses operating and the possibility of 2 more, this is a not to be missed deal. The location is a highly trafficked centro street just steps from the Rosewood Hotel and the Instituto Allende. The existing restaurant, Cafe Monet, with seating for 55, does a thriving business and is a year round favorite of locals and tourists alike. In addition, there are 3 fully furnished, 1 bedroom/1.5 bath apartments as well as two rooftop terraces with rental history. And yet another rental income from a commercial business off of the restaurant area. Add in a lower level garage space to accommodate 5 or six cars or the ability to convert it into other usable space and you have more revenue streams than you can imagine.
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OJO DE AGUA $ 1, 70 0, 0 0 0.0 0 USD E D WA R D F L U M E : 415 .10 3 . 0 5 2 8 On a Hill overlooking San Miguel, accessed by a private & gated entry this expansive estate enjoys one of the most envied locations in SMA. This elegant & sophisticated home has unparalleled & stunning views from almost every room. The garden is expansive & professionally designed by the award winning Landscape Architect Owner, It is a quiet pleasure to walk through, with lush tropical plants, flowers & vines & suddenly discovering a captivating hidden pond. At the house one walks into a Grand Entry, & a Dramatic Hallway w/high vaulted Ceilings leading to Formal Living & Dining Rooms, a large, commodious & well equipped Cooks Kitchen complete w/garden view bay window dinning, There is a Large Master suite w/an adjoining private study & sala, And two Guest Bedrooms & Baths of understated Elegant Charm. All are surrounding a lushly planted spacious terrace with side Porticos perfect for outdoor living & dining. The entire home is on One Comfortable Level with a large Basement complete with service, staff & storage rooms.
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44 RE AL ESTATE / SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
ATASCA DERO $ 699,000.00 USD D A N I E L O R T I Z : 415 .113 . 9 7 7 9 One of a kind home on 2/3´s of an acre, with lush mature gardens and studio. This rare find is just steps away from the world known ecological reserve of El Charco del Ingenio and a few minutes from downtown San Miguel. Complete with 3 bedrooms, guest house, green house, large studio and service quarters this recently upgraded home offers the best of the city and the country on a privileged setting.
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46 INTERIOR DESIGN
Hace ya u nos meses que vemos como el cobre se va col a ndo poco
For a few months now we have been seeing how copper is gradually
a poco en l a decor ación del hog a r, pr i ncipa l ment e se u s a en l a
being used in home decoration , mainly used in lighting. When we
i lu m i n ación , y en gener a l c u a ndo h a bl a mos de cobre nos refer i mos
speak of copper we refer to the color and mater ial .
a l color i ncluyendo el m at er i a l .
Copper is fashionable in 2018 , however we know lit tle about how to E l cobre es t á de mod a pa r a el 2018 , si n emba rgo poco s a bemos
apply it and in what ways . Usually it is combined with gray, black
sobre como apl ic a rlo y de que m a ner a s h acerlo, gener a l ment e se
or white tones , and in small pieces to give a contrast in color, we
combi n a con t onos g r i ses, ne g ros y bl a ncos, y en pequeñ a s pieza s
of ten see it in accessor ies , small ones like chandeliers , lamps , chair
pa r a d a r u n cont r apu nt o de color, lo vemos a menudo en accesor ios
legs and pipes .
pequeños como c a ndel a bros, l á mpa r a s, pat a s de si l l a s y t uber í a s.
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Pero pa r a el 2018 h ay u n a nueva for m a de combi n a rlo, u n a nueva
But for 2018 there is a new way to combine it , a new trend for the
t endenci a pa r a el hog a r, combi n a el color cobre con el ros a .
home , combining copper with pink . Get inspired and you can use
I n spí r at e y puedes u sa r es t a combi n ación en t u comedor, pon l a s
this combination in your dining room you can put pink chairs
si l l a s rosa s y l a l á mpa r a de color cobre, o en el s a lón , u n sofá rosa
and a copper- colored lamp, or in the living room a pink sofa and
y u n a s l á mpa r a s en cobre.
some copper lamps .
No abuses de estos dos tonos, de entrada pa recen fabulosos, pero en
Yet, do not abuse these two hues, at first they look fabulous, but in
gra ndes ca ntidades te acaba rá ha r t a ndo, te ca nsa rías rápida mente de
large quantities you will end up getting fed up and you will get tired
ellos. Pon pequeños det a lles en a mbos colores a la vez.
of them quickly. Use small hints of both colors at the same time.
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E l cobre es el cont r apu nt o ácido del empa lgoso ros a , t a mbién
Copper is the ac id contrast to pale pink , you can also c reate small
puedes cre a r pequeños bode gones en d i s t i nt os pu nt os de l a
snapshots in dif ferent par ts of the house , with a pink vase and a
c a sa , con u n ja r rón rosa y u n c a ndel a bro de color cobre, pieza s
copper- colored chandelier, pieces for the st udy or a pink lamp and
pa r a el es t ud io o u n a l á mpa r a ros a y u n perchero de cobre en el
a copper coat rack in the hall , this combination looks great .
recibidor, es t a combi n ación qued a gen i a l .
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52 ART IN SAN MIGUEL / ARTE EN SAN MIGUEL
FIFTIES ART GALLERY
En el mes de Diciembre en la ca lle Hida lgo 66 en el centro abrió en
In December at Hidalgo 66 , Centro in San Miguel de Allende Fif ties
Sa n Miguel de A llende su sede f ifties a r t ga ller y, la primera ga lería
ar t galler y opened , the f irst contemporar y galler y in San Miguel , with
de Sa n Miguel con ca rácter contemporá neo, con una exposición
a collective exhibition titled N E W WAV E , the exhibition is c urated
colectiva, cuyo título es NEW WAV E, la muestra curada por Xavier
by Xavier Fer rer, director of the galler y and c urator of the UNA M. It
Ferrer, director de la ga lería y curador de la UNA M, recoge la
includes work by 5 Mexican ar tists and 3 European ar tists , 22 pieces
muestra de 5 a r tist as mexica nos y 3 a r tist as europeos, y 22 piezas
in total including painting, photography and sc ulpt ure-installation .
entre pintura, fotogra fía y escultura-inst a lación. Af ter six years in Polanco, Mexico C it y and ten years in Spain Fif ties Después de seis años en la Ciudad de México en Polanco y diez años en
ar t galler y ar r ives to San Miguel de Allende , Fif ties is more than a
España, llega a San Miguel de Allende, Fifties art gallery. Fifties es más
contemporar y ar t galler y, par t ners Xavier Fer rer and Jose Manuel
que una galería de arte contemporáneo, ya que los socios Xavier Ferrer
G uer rero, have great exper ience as c urators , c ult ural managers and
y José Manuel Guerrero, tienen gran experiencia como curadores,
ar tistic advisers for dif ferent instit utions and collections around
gestores culturales y consejeros artísticos para diferentes instituciones y
the world .
colecciones en todo el mundo.
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José Manuel Guerrero y Xavier Ferrer, son artistas con una larga
José Manuel G uer rero and Xavier Fer rer, are ar tists with long
trayectoria, y han expuesto su obra en diferentes museos y fundaciones en
careers , and have exhibited their work in dif ferent museums and
todo el mundo, entre ellos el Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia, la UNAM en
foundations around the world , including the Museum of Fine Ar ts in
México, Fomento Cultural BANAMEX, el EMAT, La Academia de Roma o el
Valenc ia , the UNA M in Mexico, BA NA MEX C ult ural Development ,
Real Monasterio de Santa María de la Valldigna.
the EM AT, T he Academy of Rome or the Royal Monaster y of Santa Mar ía de la Valldigna .
Se han especializado en difundir y poner en valor la obra de jóvenes talentos, y han trabajado codo con codo con las más prestigiosas
T hey have spec ialized in dif f using and highlighting the work
instituciones mexicanas como la Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas de
of young talents , and have worked hand in hand with the most
México, La Esmeralda o la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, con
prestigious Mexican instit utions such as the National School of
quienes han realizado proyectos para realizar exposiciones y catálogos de la
Plastic Ar ts of Mexico, La Esmeralda or the National Autonomous
obra de nuevos artistas.
Universit y of Mexico, with whom they have car r ied out projects to make exhibitions and catalogs of new ar tists work .
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Su visión es atenta a la novedad, y fomentan un estilo de galería fresco
T he vision is at tentive to novelt y, and fosters a f resh and dynamic
y dinámico, siempre a la búsqueda de nuevo talento y de la vanguardia
st yle of galler y, always in search of new talent and Mexican and
mexicana e internacional.
inter national avant-garde .
Xavier Ferrer es colaborador habitual de medios de comunicación
Xavier Fer rer regularly contr ibutes to many publications such
como Architectural Digest o Reforma Club y realiza una labor como
as , Architect ural D igest and Refor ma Club and is a lect urer and
conferencista y académico impartiendo conferencias y cursos sobre arte
academic who gives lect ures and courses on contemporar y ar t in
contemporáneo, como en instituciones como el Museo de Arte Moderno, el
instit utions such as the Museum of Moder n Ar t , I N BA , UNA M or
INBA , la UNAM o Fomento Cultural BANAMEX.
BA NA MEX C ult ural Development .
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5 OF THE MOST POPULAR ARCHITECTURE PHOTOS OF 2017
Nos encontramos una publicación del famoso portal dedicado a difundir
In the famouse por tal Archdaily, which is dedicated to arquitect ual
poryectos arquitectónicos archdaily en donde ponen 50 de las fotos de
proyects , we found a list of the 50 most popular potos of 2017. We
más populares del 2017 en su portal y nosotros nos dimos a la tarea de
took on the task of searching through them and found 10 of the 50
seleccionar 10 de esas 50, solo seleccionamos las que tenian que ver con
that foc used on design , inter ior design and houses . We hope you
interiores y con diseños o fachadas de casas, espero les gusten.
enjoy them .
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Rafael Gamo
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5 OF THE MOST POPULAR ARCHITECTURE PHOTOS OF 2017
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LINWOOD’S TANGO COLLECTION
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Inspirado por el movimiento y la vida de la danza argentina, el equipo
Inspired by the movement and life of the Argentinian dance ,
de diseño de Linwood ha actualizado los diseños de archivo clásicos con
Linwood’s design team has updated classic archive designs with
colores frescos y vibrantes para sus nuevos textiles de terciopelo y papel
f resh , vibrant colors for their new jungle-inspired Tango velvets
tapiz inspirados en la selva.
and wallpapers .
Salpicado de cacatúas y loros, la gama de papel tapiz, tejidos y terciopelo
Strewn with cockatoos and par rots , the range of gutsy wallpapers ,
promete un viaje exótico a través de junglas verdes, jardines de bambú y
weaves and velvets promises an exotic jour ney through verdant
marquesinas tropicales antes de llegar a su destino en la costa oeste de
jungles , bamboo gardens and tropical canopies before reaching its
Estados Unidos.
destination on Amer ica’s West Coast .
Bamboo Garden es un impresionante terciopelo estampado de alta calidad
Bamboo G arden is a st unning high qualit y pr inted velvet feat ur ing
con deliciosas hojas de helecho tropical y hojas de palma.
lusc ious tropical fer n leaves and palm leaves .
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Las sutiles hojas de pistacho y las verdes esmeraldas oscuras se
Subtle pistachio greens and dark emerald greens are offset against a
compensan con un sofisticado fondo rosa pálido y color melocotón.
sophisticated pale peachy pink background.
Los diseños florales y botánicos animados se yuxtaponen al lado de fuertes
Lively botanical and f loral designs are juxtaposed beside strong
contrapartes geométricas, que ofrecen una reinterpretación del siempre
geometric counterparts, offering a reinterpretation of the ever popular
popular tema tropical.
tropical theme.
Con influencias de cestas y sillas de mimbre, los tejidos están
With inf luences from wicker baskets and chairs, the weaves are carefully
cuidadosamente coloreados para vincularse con el resto de la colección.
colored to link with the rest of the collection.
Jungle Jive es otro diseño dramático inspirado en la jungla, esta vez
Jungle Jive is another dramatic jungle inspired design, this time
presentando aves exóticas del paraíso, de loros y cacatúas. También
featuring exotic birds of paradise from parrots and cockatoos. It also
presenta motivos florales silvestres que se compensan con un fondo
features wild f lorals throughout which are offset against a dramatic
dramático para un impacto máximo.
background for maximum impact.
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La pa let a de colores es rica y v ibra nte, con na ra njas penetra ntes
T he color palet te is r ich and vibrant feat ur ing tangy oranges and
y ocres desva necidos contra verdes pica ntes y azules índigo. Las
ochre of fset against zest y greens and indigo blues . T he pr ints are
impresiones se aplica n a l exquisito terciopelo de pelo profundo,
applied to lusc ious deep pile velvet as well as newly woven linen and
así como a l lino tejido de forma nítida, y se complement a n
are beautif ully complemented by the smar t c r isp weaves .
perfect a mente con los elega ntes tejidos nítidos.
T he Jungle Rumble pr int feat ures an exotic scene with all manner of El estampado Jungle Rumble presenta una escena exótica con todo tipo
animals f rom br ight pink par rots to elusive leopards . Painstakingly
de animales, desde brillantes loros rosas hasta esquivos leopardos.
hand drawn and hand colored this design demonstrates Linwood’s
Este diseño, cuidadosamente elaborado a mano y coloreado a mano,
in-house design capabilities .
demuestra las capacidades de diseño internas de Linwood.
All manner of f loral and fauna dance ac ross the pat ter ns f rom Todo tipo de danza floral y de la fauna a través de los patrones de
cockatoos and par rots to leopards and storks which seem to be
cacatúas y loros a leopardos y cigüeñas que parecen tener su propio
having their ver y own ‘Rumble In T he Jungle’.
“Rumble In The Jungle” o Fiesta Tropical.
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La colección Ta ngo se compone de lujoso terciopelo liso de pelo
T he Tango collection is made up of luxur ious deep pile plain velvets
profundo y linos más cla ros en una gra n va riedad de colores
and lighter linens in a myr iad of contemporar y on-trend colors , all
contemporá neos y a la moda, los cua les son adecuados pa ra t apicería,
of which are suitable for upholster y, c ur tains or blinds .
cor tinas o persia nas.
Each of the pat ter ns has also been re-imagined and scaled to work Cada uno de los patrones t a mbién ha sido rediseñado y adapt ado pa ra
on walls in a dynamic range of complementing wallpapers .
trabaja r en las pa redes en una a mplia ga ma de papel t apiz complement a rios.
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