I have fallen in love. Again. Yes, it happens every so often when a gorgeous smile and a beautiful soul cross my path. This time it is with Andrea Salas Pinedo.
Andrea is a sculptor and painter from Durango, 22 years old and the mother of two small children. She is a delight—a talented young lady with a huge warm smile and a soul that radiates joy. She has been painting for ten years, and for the last four months she has been here in Mazatlán with her husband and children selling hats on the beach and in the foreign craft markets.
I love her hats! She charges 300 pesos for each one, and you can choose from those she has on hand, or you can order one special. I just ordered one for a certification event I am hosting this week. It will be one of the prizes during the workshop. I believe it will be very popular. Click on any photo to enlarge or view a slideshow.
Andrea also molds earrings that are so very cute! I bought a few of those for gifts as well. At only 50 pesos they are a bargain. If you’d like to see Andrea’s work, look for her on the beach in the Golden Zone, or at the market at La Catrina restaurant on Wednesdays from 9 am till noon. Easier yet, message her through her Facebook page.
Her Oaxacan family sells embroidered shirts, blouses and dresses, so if you’re looking for those, you can get them through Andrea also. Have a beautiful week!
¡VidaMaz! 
Live in Florida. Want to order hats
How do I do.that. I dont do Facebook. Does she have a website? Will she take a check credit or debit card .Thank you
She does not have a website and is not set up for credit cards. Sorry. They are beautiful.
Oh dear! That is awful to hear. I am really sorry for your loss, María. I write in English as our readers are primarily English speakers. I have just now attempted to contact Andrea; will let you know what I hear.
Dear readers, I want to let you know that Liliana and Maria, above, are the same person, setting out to damage the reputation of an artisan. Andrea called me this evening to let me know that her, her husband and mother in law have had COVID. They are doing their best to fulfill orders, but it’s obviously been difficult. I do hope this woman will have patience and try to work this out. Now she’s leaving bad recommendations for VidaMaz on our Facebook page, and we have nothing to do with this, other than having talked about our own positive experience. Peace and love