I kicked up my heels at Lucinda Hutson‘s purple casita a week ago, charmed as ever by her festive, Tex-Mex garden and her way of celebrating life through good food, friendship, and color.
I wore a Mexican-style dress like Lucinda often does, but I left the purple to her. She wears it well!
I’ve photographed Lucinda’s garden many times over the years, but I always find a new perspective to enchant me.
Mexican tiles and pottery arranged on a garden stool
The flirty mermaid in the Mermaid Garden perches in her bower of seashells and capiz shells. Succulents create a coral-reef vibe, and kelp-like snake plants on either side complete the under-the-sea look.
In the sunny vegetable garden, colorful potted annuals and herbs complement the purple garage with its mosaic-tiled eaves.
In back, Lucinda’s tequila cantina is ready to host another party.
Scrumptious small plates pleased my eye and my taste buds. Look how pretty it all is.
Thank you, Lucinda, for a beautiful time in your home and garden!
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