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Puerto Vallarta Interior Design & Decór
The real estate boom in Puerto Vallarta has opened up a whole new industry in the Banderas Bay area - interior design and home decór. After all, once you've found the perfect casa, condo or villa, you'll probably want to make it your very own by adding special touches that reflect your personal taste and lifestyle.
Many new homeowners enlist the assistance of an interior decorater to help them choose everything from the right furnishings and fabrics to the perfect window treatments and light fixtures. Others choose to take it a little more slowly - adding a little flare by re-upholstering the furniture or buying a few new items to blend in with those acquired with the purchase of their new home.
Whether you decide to hire an interior designer to help you decorate (or redecorate) the entire house, or want to do-it-yourself one room at a time, you'll need to know what’s available and where.
Taking a moment to browse through our directory of home decór shops and interior design services in the Banderas Bay area can save you a lot of time and wasted effort, so you can start living the life you've always dreamed of - Vallarta style.
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 The Ultimate Turnkey Furnishing Solution
 Crate Interiors Puerto Vallarta
CRATE Interiors offers the only fully turn-key interior décor service in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Meet with one of our design consultants and choose from over 50 different brands, representing the widest selection of home furnishings in the Banderas Bay region.
Banderas Bay Trading Company & The Annex
 Art, collectibles and home decor from Mexico
Banderas Bay Trading Company features Mexican primitive and religious collectibles, art and one-of-a-kind accessories. The Annex showcases antique doors, contemporary and custom furniture and unique pieces designed by Vallarta’s most noteworthy interior designer, Peter Bowman.
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Galleria Dante
 Vallarta's Largest Art Gallery
Puerto Vallarta’s largest and most eclectic art gallery, Galleria Dante, resides in an old hacienda and sculpture garden on Basilio Badillo in Old Town. Now in its 15th year, this 6000 sq. ft. gallery features original paintings and sculptures by more than 50 Mexican and International artists.
Mexican Art in Vallarta: Galeria Contempo
 Contemporary Mexican Artwork
Galeria Contempo, one of the newest art galleries in Puerto Vallarta, showcases contemporary Mexican artwork, paintings and bronze statues. Representing well-known and selected up-and-coming Mexican artists, the gallery houses an impressive art collection on two levels.
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Interior Design Without Limitations
 Umberto Ciccolella
New products and materials have removed the boundaries on interior design and decor in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, an amazing, beautiful place to live. Still, this climatic tropical paradise once posed a number of challenges when designing and decorating homes.
Crate Interiors Unveils Two New Models
BanderasNews.com
Puerto Vallarta based interior designers from CRATE Interiors unveiled two new model show suites at the Grand Opening of V399 Condominiums this month. The Grand Opening Party was held on Friday, 13 January 2012 and hosted on the property's spectacular rooftop terrace.
Galleria Dante Season Opener November 11
 Claire Guarniere
Gabriel Colunga, Oscar Solis and Juana Cortez will open the 2011-2012 art season at Galleria Dante on Friday, November 11, from 6 to 10 pm. These three self-taught artists from Guadalajara cover a great diversity of themes in a variety of mediums.
CRATE Interiors Designers Track Trends
 crateinteriors.com
Puerto Vallarta based interior designers from CRATE travelled to market weeks in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Houston last month to track the latest decor trends. The team travels regularly to international trade fairs, always returning to Banderas Bay with new furnishings ideas.
2011-2012 Puerto Vallarta Art Walk Season
 BanderasNews Team
Art lovers can explore numerous artistic offerings during the Puerto Vallarta Art Walk, a self-guided tour of galleries with cocktail exhibitions on Wednesdays from 6-10 pm. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and jewelry are featured at this year’s PV Art Walk, through May 30, 2012.
Mexican Art in Vallarta: Galeria Contempo
Contemporary Mexican Artwork
Galeria Contempo, one of the newest art galleries in Puerto Vallarta, showcases contemporary Mexican artwork, paintings and bronze statues. Representing well-known and selected up-and-coming Mexican artists, the gallery houses an impressive art collection on two levels.
 Galleria Dante: 15 Years of Art Perfection
 PVNN
In December, Galleria Dante celebrated 15 years since they transformed their successful Italian restaurant of 7˝ years, to the gallery. More than 10 artists will be on hand to greet friends and clients at Galleria Dante on Dec 30th, from 6 to 10 pm during the South Side Shuffle.
Another Successful Demonstration and Workshop at Miralo
 Rodolfo Rosas & Bud Shafer
Miralo, a studio of art and gifts, is the location where mosaic artist Rodolfo Rosas Hernandez presents his popular monthly free demonstration on stained glass mosaic art.
Artist Carlos Gutiérrez Angulo Exhibition
 PVNN
The Compass Rose Art Shop invites you to their opening gala to spotlight the works of Carlos Gutiérrez Angulo in his solo exhibition of "In The Mirror Of A Pond" December 30 at 7:00 pm.
Ariel Sainz: Rastros de Una Genesis Exhibition
 PVNN
To kick off the 5th Annual Art Festival of San Pancho, Ariel Sainz, one of the most active interdisciplinary artists in the area, will be exhibiting his new collection of paintings, 'Ratros de una Génesis,' at Bodega 3, Avenida Tercer Mundo #13 on Saturday, December 18th at 6:00 pm.
The Latest Collection of Claudia F. Bremer on Auction
 PVNN
The latest collection of the award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist Claudia F. Bremer will be auctioned at Bähe gallery on Saturday December 18 in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Bremer´s newest collection includes an array of printmaking in various styles: intaglio, mono type and lithography.
Lucy's Cucu Cabańa 17th Anniversary Party
 PVNN
Get prepared to have some fun and rock your socks off at Lucy and Gil's seventeenth anniversary bash at Lucy's Cucu Cabańa in Old Town Vallarta on Thursday, November 18, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm.
San Pancho Friday Night Art Walks
 Susan Sanborn
Starting November 19th, and continuing every Friday evening along Avenida Tercer Mundo (main street) in San Pancho, art galleries, jewelry stores, Mexican handicraft and Mexican folk art stores along with various restaurants will be participating in the Art Walk from 6 to 8 pm.
Peter Gray Art Museum Seasonal Opening
 Buri Gray
Please save the date of Thursday, November 18 for attending the exciting opening event of the new season for the Peter Gray Art Museum. We'll be hosting an exhibition of the works of 5 International artists from Guadalajara, plus new paintings by Puerto Vallarta's own Meg Munro.
Splurge Art Gallery Presents Artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc
 Tonya Clark
Splurge Art Gallery is proud to host the first Art Show of the 2010-2011 Art Year with artist Marie-Danielle Leblanc on November 18th from 7-9 pm. In her special exhibition, 'Landscapes & Vista' you will see and enjoy how Leblanc transforms places into poetic worlds on a canvas.
Mexico City's Rich Heritage Welcomes Art Lovers
 Ellen Creager
Go ahead and use Diego Rivera as an excuse. Mention murals as the reason you're coming. But get down here right away, art lovers, and soak in the atmosphere of Mexico City, one of the most interesting cities in the world.
El Centro Histórico: Home of the artWalk
 Carolina Orozco
One of the most important and popular cultural events in Puerto Vallarta, the annual Art Walk, begins its 2010-2011 season on October 27, 2010 and ends on May 25, 2011 with 14 participating galleries offering exhibition/cocktails every Wednesday from 6 until 10 pm.
La Cuiza is Calling All Artists
 Mercedes Sanchez
From October 23-December 3, 2010, La Cuiza Gallery & Bar on the Isla Rio Cuale will be hosting an art show and judged competition for all artists living in the state of Jalisco. Each artist may submit up to 3 original paintings. No photography, watercolors, reproductions or handicrafts will be accepted.
Galleria Dante Fall Newsletter
 Joe and Claire Guarniere
After a busy summer, on October 1st Galleria Dante will reopen its doors for the 15th year in Puerto Vallarta. In commemoration of their 15th Anniversary as Puerto Vallarta’s largest fine art gallery and sculpture garden, they are offering 20, 25 & 30% discounts on artworks through September 30th.
Interior Design Students Team Up with Mexican Village for Community Center
 prlog.org
What do Interior Design students at Brookline’s New England Institute of Art (NEiA) have in common with a sleepy Mexican village called La Peńita de Jaltemba? Thanks to adjunct faculty member Deborah Drew, a shared passion to create a community center.
Banderas Bay Trading Company Moving Sale
 PVNN
Owners Peter and Tari Bowman are putting all of their eggs back into one big basket. Banderas Bay Trading Company is moving all of their inventory into The Annex, so starting June 22nd, everything that's left at the original location at Lazaro Cardenas #263 will be discounted by 40-50%.
9 by Design’s Novogratz Family Sign On to Design Punta Mita Hotel
 Matthew Shepatin
With their first two hotel projects, Bob and Cortney Novogratz created a virtual beach paradise on the Jersey Shore. Now, they'll be working on one in actual paradise: The stars of Bravo's 9 by Design just signed on to design a 48-room boutique hotel in the Mexican resort town of Punta Mita.
Save 20-30% at Galleria Dante This Summer
 Claire Guarniere
Many Puerto Vallarta business owners agree that new tourism may have been down this high season, but many part-time residents returned to furnish and decorate their homes. Still have some work to do? Call Galleria Dante to view art works by many of our artists who will be offering summer discounts.
Spotlight On Vallarta: Over 5000 sq ft of Fine Mexican Art at Gallery Indigena
 SF Productions
In this edition of Spotlight on Vallarta, host David Tarr takes us on a tour of Gallery Indigena, where you'll find hundreds of examples of the best in authentic Mexican folk art - from intricate beaded Huichol art and Katrinas to Mata Ortiz pots and Talavera pottery dishes and tiles.
Tropicasa Realty's Art and Design Event
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 6 pm for the marriage of art and design against a backdrop of amazing views of Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay that has become such a popular event - Tropicasa Realty's monthly 'Celebration of Art and Design' at Los Altos Villas.
Cherie Sibley Artists' Workshop Exhibition
 PVNN
Cherie Sibley Artists' Workshop Exhibition, featuring works by Cherie and 12 of her workshop artists, will be held at Paseo del Marlin 114 in Las Gaviotas on Saturday, February 27th, from 2–5 pm. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Judith Ewing Morlan Opens at Galeria Uno
 Pamela Thompson
Artist Judith Ewing Morlan, a Vallarta resident for the past twenty years, has been on a painting sabbatical for the past couple of years. She returns with an opening at Galeria Uno on Friday, February 19 beginning at 6 pm with a panorama of her latest work.
Artist Bill Megrail and the Peter Gray Art Museum to Team Up for a Fabulous Art Event
 Jerry Lafferty
The Peter Gray Art Museum will feature the work of local artist Bill Megrail on February 24. The event is open to the public free of charge, with wine and other beverages along with light fare to be offered as you tour Bill Megrail's recent work along with the museum's permanent collection.
Lökös Paintings Sales Providing Becas Vallarta Scholarships
 Polly G.Vicars
On Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, Inge Lökös, the widow of internationally known abstract artist Stefan Lökös, is hosting an open house that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a "Stefan Lökös!" 10% of proceeds will be donated to Becas Vallarta.
Casa Alexandra Art & Jewelry Exhibition
 Marcella Castellanos
On Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 from 4-7 pm, Casa Alexandra will be hosting a late afternoon Art and Jewelry Exhibition. Stop by to see an amazing collection of nearly 200 paintings and custom designed exotic jewelry at affordable prices! Wine and hors d’oevres will be served.
Popular Event to Become a Monthly Celebration of Art and Design
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve February 13 for a very special event of art and design. Tropicasa Realty has taken works from some of Vallarta's most beloved artists and moved them out of the gallery and into showcase units of Los Altos Villas, a beautiful new development in the hills of 5 de Diciembre.
Own a Treasured Painting by Stefan Lökös, Early Master Artist of Puerto Vallarta
 Polly G. Vicars
A one-time opportunity just opened for art lovers worldwide! Inge Lökös the widow of internationally known abstract artist, Stefan Lökös, is offering an online website that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a Stefan Lökös!
Ortega Show at Corazon Gallery Fine Folk Art in San Pancho Jan 30
 Ed Schwarz
Corazón, San Pancho’s fine folk art gallery, will present a special, one-night only showing of the works of the famous Ortega family, with a wine and cheese reception for Gerardo Ortega, present head of the family, from 6 pm to 8 pm, Saturday, January 30th.
Vallarta Artists Open Studios Jan 23-24
 PVNN
Vallarta artists Angeline Kyba, Javier Nińo, Ireri Topete, Cathy von Rohr, Fernando Sanchez, Cecilia Bojorquez, Edward Alexandre and Ruben Cham will be holding Estudios Abiertos (opening their studios to the public) on January 23rd & 24th from 10 am to 10 pm.
Hotel des Artistes Expands for High Season Hosts Area’s First Art Walk, Debuts a New CRATE Interiors Gallery and a Full Service Spa
 Debra Stevenson
This month, Hotel des Artistes, the leading surf destination condo hotel in Punta de Mita, co-hosts the area's first Art Walk, expands its on-property amenities with a full service spa and welcomes the CRATE Interiors Gallery to its lobby.
Tropicasa Realty & Los Altos Villas to Host a Very Special Event of Art and Design
 Patrick Harrison
Make sure to reserve January 9 for a very special event of art and design. Tropicasa Realty has taken works from some of Vallarta's most beloved artists and moved them out of the gallery and into showcase units of Los Altos Villas, a beautiful new development in the hills of 5 de Diciembre.
Drawn Together in Yelapa
 H. Holt Sauvé
Combine 97 years of jungle painting experience between 5 Artists and what you get is the show currently running at Yelapa's Hotel Lagunita Gallery. Curator Nicola Weston tells us that she chose these artists because they share a love for Yelapa's creative, though remote, environment.
Real Estate Guru Ron Morgan Celebrates the Holiday Spirit
 Debra Stevenson
To celebrate the holiday spirit this season, Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Agent Ron Morgan is offering Free Closings on Molino de Agua contracts dated January 2009 thru December 2009 - plus an additional $1000 design credit towards the purchase of a CRATE Interiors furnishings package.
Chad Buck Exhibition at T Fuller Fine Art
 PVNN
Puerto Vallarta and San Francisco Bay area constructivist painter Chad Buck offers an exhibition of new work at T. Fuller Fine Art on December 5th at 7 pm. The new exhibit, which features silverpoints on linen canvas as well as new transcendent paintings, will be on display through January 9, 2010.
Three Artists Paint at Galleria Dante
 Claire Guarniere
As part of Galleria Dante's seasonal Open Studio program, three artists who love Vallarta for the brilliant colors that inspire their paintings, Cherie Sibley and the talented husband and wife team, Juana Cortez and Oscar Solis, will be painting in Galleria Dante this month.
Key Trends Emerge for Mexico's Home Decor Market
 PVNN
Celebrity decorator Steve Oratowski and Debra Stevenson of Puerto Vallarta based CRATE Interiors attended The World Market Center in Las Vegas this month, featuring over 5.1 million square feet of furniture space under one roof.
Green Art Premieres at Splurge
 PVNN
If you are looking for eco-friendly International art in the Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta Mexico area, don't miss the Grand Opening of Splurge Art Gallery in Bucerias on November 5th, during the first Bucerias Art Walk of the 2009 Season.
First Bucerias Art Walk of the Season
 Christy Ann Beguesse
The first Bucerias Art Walk of the season will be held on November 5th, which also marks the 1 year anniversary of the Bucerias Art Walk Plaza. The Art Walk will take place along four blocks of Ave. L. Cardenas, full of art galleries, fine jewelry stores and gourmet restaurants.
Galleria Dante Reopens for the Season
 Claire Guarniere
After a busy summer, on October 1st Galleria Dante reopened its doors for the 14th year in Puerto Vallarta. To start off this season's Open Studios, Juana Cortez and Oscar Solis will be painting in the gallery on October 19th, 22nd and 26th from 10 am to 2 pm.
2009–2010 Puerto Vallarta Art Walk
 PVNN
Every October kicks off the official opening of the Puerto Vallarta "art season," and this year's Viejo Vallarta Art Walk, which begins on October 28th, promises to be the best ever, with art galleries and events spotlighting local and internationally known artists.
New Brokerage Rules Announced for Exporting Art & Collectibles to Mexico
 Debra Stevenson
Export brokers working across borders between the United States and Mexico announced new rules and regulations last month, particularly affecting the transport of personal items, artwork and collectibles. CRATE Interiors gives us some tips for shipping home décor items to Mexico.
Crate Interiors & Rio Amapas Featured in CNN Expansion/Obra Magazine
 Debra Stevenson
On newsstands now, an extensive article on Rio Amapas, the ground-breaking eco development in Puerto Vallarta conceived by Claudio Javelly. Ron Morgan of Timothy Fuller & Associates Real Estate is the listing agent, and was interviewed for the article.
Connectiles Art Exhibition Opens June 26
 PVNN
Canadian artist Kevin Harney's first solo art exhibition, 'Connectiles - Todo esta Conectado,' opens at the Haus der Kunst puente del arte contemporáneo Proyectos gallery, located at Guerrero 339 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, on Friday, June 26 at 9 pm.
Leno Morfin Art Show: 'The Dreams to See'
 PVNN
Mexican painter Leno Morfin is coming back to Mexico, and you can meet him at the opening of his new art show, 'The Dreams to See' at the Puerto Vallarta public Library, Biblioteca Los Mangos, on June 5th at 8 pm. He will also be offering free workshops at the library on June 6th and 13th at 11 am.
CRATE Unveils Model Home at Ikal
 PVNN
Filling a significant price-to-value void along the Riviera Nayarit, IKAL, a first class gated community in Nuevo Vallarta, recently unveiled its ELEMENTOS model home with an exclusive flat-price furnishings package designed by CRATE.
T. Fuller Fine Art Presents Manuel Morales
 PVNN
On April 3, 2009 from 7-9 pm, Luis Manuel Morales Gamez, a premier ceramic artist, returns to T. Fuller Fine Art, located at Corona 169 in downtown Puerto Vallarta, for a special retrospective of his work.
BLISS at Sol y Luna Contemporary Gallery
 PVNN
Bliss, an art exhibition featuring the works of Benazir Braae and Edith Orozco, opens at Sol y Luna Contemporary Art on March 11 from 6 to 10 pm with a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres provided by JapaNice and Caio Tres restaurants.
Amorcito Corazon Delights PV Art Lovers
 Mike Sole
On February 11th Sol y Luna Contemporary Gallery celebrated the opening of Amorcito Corazon, Sushe Felix and Don Quade's two-artist show featuring mixed media paintings and collages that reflect their love of the Mexican culture and landscape.
Jean Gabriel Lambert to Paint at Galleria Dante
 Gena Guarniere
Galleria Dante is proud to present the superb new collection of acrylics by Montreal abstract artist Jean Gabriel Lambert, who will be painting in the garden at Galleria Dante on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the month of February.
Lena Bartula's Enigmas Opens with a Bang
 Mike Sole
Puerto Vallarta art admirers get a lift with Lena Bartulas' Huipil art on center stage at Sol y Luna. Come and enjoy this moving art form during its two week exhibit at Alejandro Baez's contemporary art gallery in downtown Puerto Vallarta.
Tips For Protecting Your Real Estate Investment
 Debra Stevenson
In today's fluctuating real estate market, the key to longterm success is protecting your financial investment. Just like choosing the right property, creating the right interior can contribute tangible benefits to your bottom line.
Rio Amapas Announces Exclusive Eco*logical Furnishings Concept
 PVNN
Rio Amapas, the first and only ecological residential community in the Bay of Banderas is taking a stylish step towards integrating its philosophy of modern sustainable living by offering an exciting ecological furnishings package by CRATE.
Blinded By The Light? Tecnoline Shades Joins Forces with CRATE
 PVNN
Wondering how to frame those million dollar views of Banderas Bay - and protect your stylish new furnishings at the same time? The CRATE Open House Gallery in Flamingos is now offering made-to-measure window treatments by Tecnoline Shades.
CRATE Showroom Opens at Flamingos
 PVNN
The CRATE design team recently opened its second showroom in the Banderas Bay area. Located along the rapidly expanding north shore of Puerto Vallarta, the new Open House Gallery by Tropicasa in Flamingos is convenient to luxury residences in Punta Mita.
LA Interior Designer to the Stars Announces an Exclusive Partnership with Tropicasa Realty
 Patrick Harrison
LA powerhouse interior design agency, Carlos Alberto Style Lab, announced a strategic partnership with Tropicasa Realty to exclusively represent its turnkey custom-created interior design concepts for resort living in Vallarta under the CRATE brand name.
Talavera etc.
 "...outstanding beauty and variety"
Talavera etc, located at Ignacio Vallarta 266 in Puerto Vallarta's Old Town, is a beautiful little shop that specializes in the finest handcrafted Mexican ceramic, Talavera pottery and Talavera tiles from the foremost workshops in Puebla, Mexico.
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