Lucinda Hutson celebrates life for Day of the Dead
Lucinda Hutson decorates joyfully for Day of the Dead, displaying traditional sugar skulls and skeletons throughout her purple house.… Read More
Lucinda’s Day of the Dead altars, a celebration of departed loved ones
Austin icon Lucinda Hutson’s festive garden is always a joy to visit. But for the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, she pulls out all the stops in her decorating. Smiling skeletons dangle from trees, gates, umbrellas, and the front porch. … Read More
Celebrating life at Dia de los Muertos parade
November 01, 2019For more than a decade I’ve attended Austin’s annual Day of the Dead parade, Viva la Vida, which this year took place on October 26. For newcomers, Day of the Dead is easily confused with Halloween because of … Read More
Dia de los Muertos in Lucinda Hutson’s festive home and garden
November 05, 2018 As a native of border city El Paso and a veteran traveler throughout Mexico, Lucinda Hutson has long embraced Mexican culture and traditions like Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. She recently hosted a … Read More
Festive color and a little Dia de los Muertos in Lucinda Hutson’s garden
October 30, 2017 A visit to Lucinda Hutson‘s home and garden always feels like being at a party. Brightly colored walls and accessories, garden rooms with playful themes (like the mermaid garden pictured here), and Lucinda’s own excitement at showing … Read More