Directorio Deco by Gloria Gonzalez

Gloria’s Favourites

Summer Favourites

From whimsical garden follies to surprisingly chic laundry baskets (IKEA, no less), my summer bookmarks are leaning bold, joyful, and a little bit unexpected. A home bar designed by Lonika Chande with tiles by Wayne Pate x Sarah Balineum. Milo Brown Photography. Casamidy, the chicest wrought iron furniture & decorative pieces handmade in San Miguel […] Read more…

Only Fans

The Green Fan (Girl of Toledo, Spain), 1912, by Robert Henri

If you see me in summer, chances are—most likely—I’ll be carrying a fan in my bag or hand.  In Spain, the fan is more than just an accessory; it’s part of our cultural identity. Growing up, I watched the ladies around me carrying all summer long. I remember being mesmerised by the rhythmic movements, and […] Read more…

Seven Swans a-Swimming

susannah garrod swans

For the past few weeks, I’ve found myself surrounded by a delightful flock of swans—ornaments, figurines, and even food. (It feels like a refreshing change from the Christmas bow overload!)  There’s something timeless about swans, and their magic seems to echo the charm of the Victorian era, when they were a beloved motif in holiday […] Read more…