I know it is December and I should be writing about Christmas, but I just got back from Santa Fe and being the oversharer that I am, I wanted to share Santa Fe with you.
If you haven’t been to Santa Fe, New Mexico, I would suggest you add it to your bucket list. It is a unique and quirky little city with an artsy style like no other. Back in the 1950’s the city decided that what they had was special and enacted laws to preserve the look, size, and feel of this desert mountain oasis.
The buildings are almost all brown and a form of Adobe style. (Only grandfathered buildings are not Adobe and brown.). I stay lost when I am there because there aren’t the usual landmarks. (There are five shades of brown allowed for buildings.) The Santa Fe color comes out in the trim, the textiles, the pottery, and the plants around the homes and businesses.
I realized this week that even though I don’t have Santa Fe style in design I am drawn to Santa Fe colors. I love the turquoise, teal, red, orange, brown, and cream colors. They soothe me and make me feel at home.
Here are a few shots taken on my iPhone. No camera this trip. I was working and a camera bag didn’t make the cut.
Outdoor art is everywhere. I really like this wind park.
Enjoy a few shots from outdoor vendors. You can really see the colors come through here. Once again, sorry about the photo quality.
The colors are vibrant and full of life. My favorite place to shop is the market square. All the vendors are native Americans who hand make the items. Their work is beautiful and the stories are even better.
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I also like how the rustic wood plays against the bright colors.
Here are a few pieces I have done that have that Santa Fe color scheme:
I love the bright colors on a cold day.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. I hope you have a wonderful day,
Blessings,
Karen