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I discovered wedding planning totally by accident about 13 years ago — and only once — thanks to my lovely guests Andy and Poppy, who stayed at El Diablo y la Sandía. One morning over tea, they casually announced: “We’re getting married in Oaxaca… in one week. Twenty-five guests are coming. Nothing is planned yet.” Our famous breakfast table were guests have a moment to interact with each other. And just to clarify, I am not  a wedding planner. I’m just a curious, helpful B&

Well… I Didn’t — Until He Took Over My Kitchen in Oaxaca** Most people discover Gordon Ramsay on TV. I discovered him when I happily offered my kitchen for free — because I love sharing it. It was actually my friend who insisted I should charge him, since renting out my whole B&B for a filming day meant I couldn’t host any guests… and at that point, I still had no idea who this Gordon person even was. Gordon Ramsey using my blown glass pitcher from Tlaquepaque The Phone Call

Setting up the altar: flowers, colored papers, fruit. Oaxaca during Día de Muertos  is chaos wrapped in color. The streets swell with tourists, parades block the avenues, and the city hums with a kind of energy that’s both beautiful and exhausting. This year, I found myself feeling more overwhelmed than enchanted. Between the endless traffic, the constant sound of bands marching past, and the new wave of painted faces, flower crowns and the new James Bond movie style parade,

How childhood mornings making breakfast for guests, a promise in Spain, and a shared dream led to the creation of El Diablo y La Sandía — a boutique bed and breakfast in Oaxaca inspired by culture, design, and connection. The Famous breakfasts at El Diablo y la Sandía The Beginnings of El Diablo y La Sandía 🍉😈 Ever since I was a child, nothing made me happier than having guests stay at our home. My parents had traveled a lot when they were young, so we often hosted friends