But back to topic--Tulum. People, this place is amazing. I almost don't want to tell of it, as I know it won't be such an undiscovered gem for long. (In fact, Maple and I were trekking amongst the cliffside Mayan ruins that were down the beach from our hotel, and ran into someone we knew from Charleston..?!?!). But, as a designer, I'm fueled by my travels. Inspired by every new and stimulating surrounding. And the people. And their arts. And their language...their heritage...and their passions. So here's a little glimpse into Tulum--the enchanting, secluded beach community that's rife with laid-back locals and chic Europeans, and is brimming with an amazing air of passion for design and the arts...and insanely good food.
Our view from dinner...amid the most amazing little Italian restaurant...complete with homemade pastas, San Pellegrino, twinkling candles, white-washed woods, antique olive jars, and 'gratzis'.
It was perfection.
Speaking of perfection...I found it in this yellow door.
Isn't my Maple a stud? Here he is anticipating the BEST dinner we've EVER had, my friends. And there is absolutely no exaggeration to this statement...and we like food.
It's called Hartwood, my friends, and I long for the day we return to dine on their brilliance.
Our little boutique abode was so-well designed (which, of course, is the very reason I chose it). Just look at those doors! Who wouldn't want to wander through?
The interior of our cabana was so simple...yet so inspiring. Poured concrete. Moulded plaster. Crisp, white bed linens. A thatched roof. Amazing lighting. A lush, tropical view. And a pop of color.
And those Tulum sunrises...
Every bit worth the 6 o'clock awakening.
It's no secret that I love a quiet, inspiration-filled morning...
and also my coffee.
Tulum offered the best of both.
She was closed, but I didn't mind. That's perhaps a bad sales strategy: to outfit your storefront with such witty doors that those wandering by look forward to them being shut.
A lovely vignette. Perched outside the Italian restaurant, as you find your way back to the beach.
And, our cab ride back to the Cancun airport. Nothing exciting. Just the two of us, happy as can be to have been blessed with an amazing week together...even happier to get home to our family, our friends, and our work...so we can em-better the lives of others, not just our own.
Enjoy your lives, my friends. Make the most of them. And love with every ounce you have. We only have one, as we were so sorely reminded when our plane touched down in Atlanta, and we were confronted with the devastation in Oklahoma. My heart is still hurting for them, and my prayers will never stop.
5 comments:
how beautiful!! where did you stay? this is some place exactly where my husband and i are looking to get away to this summer.
where did you stay? this is exactly the kind of place that my husband and i are looking to escape to!
Your words and pictures of this post are beautiful! Mexico really is that inspiring!
Hi Icason! We chose to stay at Coco Tulum. A quaint boutique hotel that's eco-friendly. Most cabanas share a large bath area, but they were super clean and nice, and I hardly saw anyone else in there! It's beachfront, and the restaurant is amazing. The location, too, is perfect for walking around. But, Posada Margherita is the hotel with the yellow doors in my post :) It looked like perfection, too! But I can vouch for how great Coco Tulum was.
love your blog! you guys are adorable, and your work and outlook is a delight!
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