Often in the past I have talked about the aesthetic values of Antigua Guatemala, from the architecture to the decoration and art. Here we value old and worn stuff, things with authentic character; the older the better. If it chipped or rusted is actually a plus. From doors to forged metal window crates and hand … Read more
Rust is yet another desirable aspect of antique decoration elements for colonial houses. Sometimes the artisans and blacksmith artists speed up the rust process in new pieces by painting the pieces with muriatic acid. Of course, nothing beats the original rust of antique decoration pieces. The rusted metal sun above was found hanging on one … Read more
In the next three days, I will show you some antique decoration elements that I found at ElCurandero.Com offices. Also, I will share with you some trailers for films being produced in Guatemala right now. How do you decorate your colonial home? Simple with antique decoration elements, many of them rustic and hand-made items like … Read more