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Taking the best of different design elements to create new and unique combinations – Ecléctica’s motto. Ecléctica  offers a collage of furniture, carpets, paintings and different objects from multiple sources, mainly European of the 18th and 19th centuries.  Their success lies in the uniqueness of each piece they sell, whether they are European antiques of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, or contemporary items that could hardly be found elsewhere. All bring character and hi

Classy resort fashion that feels fresh. Walking down Sollano street on your way to the Jardín you can find a little - and unique - treasure of a shop: A boutique with a curated line of resort fashion so beautiful and singular you will want to wear them all the time! With colorful bathing suits, soft tunics and blouses, handmade shoes and handbags, you will feel transported to the beach as soon as you start browsing - all you need is a piña colada!  Agua D’ Coco  has been an e

Vanessa Garay is one of San Miguel de Allende’s most accomplished Realtors. Maybe it is because Vanessa Garay  is one of San Miguel de Allende’s most accomplished Realtors that she was recently featured on House Hunters International (Tackling a Booming Market:  San Miguel de Allende) . She is a native San Miguelian with a lifetime of connections, who has been dedicated to working in Real Estates since 2005. Her background working abroad plus her academic qualifications are p

On their 20th Anniversary, we reflect on the origin and continued success of a San Miguel staple. Twenty years ago, San Miguel de Allende was quite a different city - with the same soul and spirit, but not nearly as commercially developed and bursting with new shops in every corner as it is today. And even then, its magic was enough to attract a young and creative team from Mexico city, Paco Cárdenas and Norma Guerrero, who opened this joyful and delicious space that has brou

It’s all about the love of life, San Miguel and México at Galería Izamal Galería Izamal , the first co-op gallery in San Miguel de Allende was opened 26 years ago by Britt Zaist, Henry Vermillion  and five other painters. Today, it is one of the leading contemporary art galleries in the Bajío area, offering high-quality art at reasonable prices, directly from the artists. Henry is a Texan gentleman and multi-faceted story-teller in paintings. One of his works was used for the

Sharing their love for the craft, one workshop at a time Alex and Lane Van Doren run one of the most successful and fun art workshops in town.  You can feel their passion and the love of what they do: a passion for the craft that really comes through when they are in the studio with folks during their sessions.  They have been producing commission metal art together for over 20 years so they have become very skilled at teaching others to become quickly proficient at mastering

‘Smart’ moniker rings true with this San Miguel Real Estate company For the second consecutive year, Coldwell Banker SMART  has been recognized as the best Coldwell Banker office in Mexico . “ Our professional team always puts the needs of our clients first,”  said Engineer Daniel Ortiz, Director of this successful real estate company. Coldwell Banker has approximately 3,000 offices in 49 countries, which Daniel noted gives their clients the advantage of an international base

Working from raw metal to create extraordinary designs, T&J honors a tradition of craftsmanship and love for their trade. T&J Jewelry brought to San Miguel a longstanding tradition of artisanal jewel making. It is easy to feel their love for jewellery making and design when you enter their store on Sollano, surrounded by the shimmer and sparkle of silver, gold and semiprecious stones and the creative spirit behind every piece. The designs are exquisite and innovative, the det