Interiors expert Marianne Cotterill on why bringing a touch of Mexico to your home is the perfect recipe for summer living
Having been starved of sunshine and socialising for so long, warm, cheerful colours feel like a tonic right now — which might explain why vibrant patterns often inspired by Mexico are in such abundance.
Whether it be the lovely handmade lampshades by Mexican craftspeople at Montes & Clark or the bohemian fisherman’s lamps by Elpelut, placemats, ceramics or floor runners, everything here is about providing a splash of that bright, brash culture. It all adds up to an enchanting atmosphere in the home, so add a bottle of Casamigos and some Serpent Queen hot sauce to your table and enjoy the fun.
Dinner plate by Peter Pilotto, £48
Cactus World poster, from £12.95
Embroidered folk cushion, £219.99
Vida flatweave runner, £150
Fisherman’s lamp, £294 each
Mezcal by Casamigos, £53.88
Saguaro cactus glasses set, £39.99
Straw placemats by Sensi Studio, £110 for two
Candlestick, £25
Marigold garden parasol, £380
Aluminium table by Seletti, £1,146
Les Ottomans tray by Matthew Williamson, £83
Lily Bag, £60
Ziguezague plate by Urban Nature Culture, £7.95
Guatemala head vase, £18
Mexico: The Cookbook, £35