In Spanish Designed homes the beams and corbels are usually hand hewn and rustic in nature. Homes of the rich may have had beams and corbels that were decoratively carved, but still with a hand made character about them.

Why do I love the Sonora Style Mexican Food? Why is it my comfort food? From refried beans to caramelized Flan these are just some of my favorite Mexican Style Foods.

Once only seen in that particular region of the country, Southwestern homes are springing up all over. The design is cool, comforting, and meaningful. But what Southwest Decor Colors should you use?

outhwestern Mosaic tile colors can include turquoise, tans, rusts, golden yellows, vibrant reds, orange, and lovely calm greens and blues. Patterns include sun and moon patterns along with cactus, coyotes, desert images, horses, and the Kokopelli image.

For those of us that love the warmth and ambiance of an outdoor fireplace, a chimenea is a popular option. The cost of building a fireplace can be extreme, and these little fireplaces are portable as well as budget conscience

Living in the Desert Southwest USA isn´t a requirement for Southwest Style Decorating. Simple touches can give you the New Mexico or Arizona style to your home... even if you don´t live near the Colorado River.

Steeped in the Hispanic traditions of art, culture and religion, Lydia's art reflects the passion and depth of her cultural heritage. Her work is about the Catholic tradition influenced by the early priests traveling into this nearly untouched Northern regions of New Mexico.

Do you love everything Southwest Style? The Southwest holds many mysteries and you can often be captured with the color choices we make. One of the first Southwest Style choices to be made is wall color.

Visiting the Grand Canyon just got interesting! A must-see site at the Grand Canyon. If you love to get butterfly stomach sensations on roller coaster rides, you will love this new Grand Canyon Glass Bridge Attraction.

The art of Carol Grigg is both primitive and expressive. This painting Primal Skin - The Crossing I is a beautiful rendition of cave paintings depicting horses. The colors are subtle warm earth tones and would be a perfect addition in southwest style décor.