In A Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools, and Open-Air Living Rooms

In A Mexican Garden: Courtyards, Pools, and Open-Air Living Rooms by Hyams, Gina. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780811841306.

The team behind the best-selling Mexicolor and Mexicasa has unlocked the gates to Mexicos patios, courtyards, and walled gardens. From private homes to luxurious resorts, In A Mexican Garden celebrates Mexicos 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 Levicks 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.