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Gift Ideas For Him // 2023

I will admit it — I love the holidays as an excuse to show the guy in my life how much I appreciate them, but what I really love is the chance to exercise a bit of style guidance in the process! HA! Whether it’s for our dads, brothers, or special someone, we’re always looking for gifts that are well-designed, classic, and rugged. So after wading through the manliest corners of the internet, I’ve found some great gifts for you!

And really I have turned to the resident guy in my life, my Rodge, to help curate a list of gifts that guys would get excited about. I mean let’s be honest….. he’s more stylish than me!!!! And just has the best eye!!!!!!!!!!

Shop, StyleSamantha RubleNovember 3, 2023Comment

The Ultimate Doggy Gift Guide By Melvin And Henry- 2023

Every pet owner’s life is enriched by their dog’s behavior, health and happiness. Finding the right accessories, tools and resources can be overwhelming and sometimes it’s easier to go the toy-less route. Sometimes we just need a little help from their family and friends to organize a box of treats. If you’re looking for practical accessories such as a new collar and a leash, or you want to treat your sweet pup to an extravagant outfit or bed, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading for the ultimate dog gift guide, featuring some of my favorite dog goodies that will brighten up any dog’s or their parent’s holiday season.

Shop, Les ChiensSamantha RubleNovember 2, 2023Comment

Melvin Turns 11

Les ChiensSamantha RubleNovember 1, 2023Comment

Christmas Decorating Ideas in Copper + Smoke + Chocolate Brown

Warm copper, smoke, and rich chocolate brown tones are adding the coziest elegant feel to our Santa Fe living room for this holiday season. With this new color palette and a gorgeous new flocked tree, this might be my all-time favorite Christmas look yet!!!! These colors really inspire feelings of warmth and relaxation, and create a sense of peace for me! As a top neutral, chocolate brown is one of those colors that plays very well with others. And I am so happy with. how perfectly it is pairing with the copper and smoke hues.

Entertain, HomeSamantha RubleOctober 24, 2023Comment

Anasazi Restaurant- Where I Send All Out Of Town Friends To

I never thought I would say this but after being in Santa Fe for almost 5 months now, it’s been surprisingly difficult for me to find quality along with consistency here when dining!! I tend to enjoy both and Anasazi Restaurant delivers every single time!

The Anasazi Restaurant, Bar & Lounge is inspired by Santa Fe’s rich cultural and culinary history. Menus showcase contemporary American cuisine inspired by local ingredients. Partnering with local farms and purveyors that provide guests with fresh, seasonal produce throughout the year. Chef Andre told me that this was a key factor in ensuring Anasazi used only the best products available.

Eat & Drink, City GuidesSamantha RubleOctober 23, 2023Comment

Jan Skacelik Textiles From Fy!

I absolutely love the woven throws from Fy!

They are sure to become cherished heirlooms as their good looks never fade: you can find a stunning, lovingly crafted textile for your bed, sofa, or even a charming wall hanging.

HomeSamantha RubleOctober 10, 2023Comment

Very Dated Powder Room Gets A Moody Reveal Featuring Murals Your Way.

The smallest room in the house can make the biggest design impact. You can go bold in powder rooms, that is you chance to break the continuity of a first floor’s décor and do something that surprises upon entry. A powder room is a great place in which to try out your riskiest design ideas, to use a bold wallpaper you’ve always wanted to try.

And this is what Lin and I decided to do in the first phase of the renovations, however ultimately he began to panic and had second thoughts about a statement wall covering!! Le sigh!

HomeSamantha RubleOctober 9, 2023Comment

Explore Unique Treasures In Santa Fe-The Collective

Experience style and sophistication with The Collective, a high-end home furnishing store in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With their modern and edgy selection of furniture and decor, you can transform your home into something truly spectacular.

Over the last few months here in Santa Fe I’ve come to think of designing this home as a process that’s a bit evolving. It is sooo very different from the Tulsa space. Yet we are still very much dedicated to a minimalist aesthetic! However here in this Santa Fe home- I have realized that a minimal aesthetic doesn’t mean it has to feel cold or spare—our design approach is based on “warm minimalism” that incorporates lots of texture and materiality to make a home feel cozy.

Home, ShopSamantha RubleOctober 8, 2023Comment

HOW TO HANG FRAMED ART FOR YOUR GRID GALLERY WALL FEATURING FY!

Yesterday I shared some tips and tricks on how to plan and measure for your grid-gallery wall and y’all really loved that!! WOW! Thank you. Blown away with the direct messages I received. Incase you missed it, have a look at the post here.

Well, as promised, today I am showing you to hang your art for your grid-gallery wall.

HomeSamantha RubleOctober 3, 2023Comment

HOW TO PLAN AND MEASURE FOR A GRID GALLERY WALL FEATURING FY!

Lin and I are finally in the last phases of this Santa Fe renovation and now we can finally concentrate on the decor element! This is the funnest part in my opinion and now it’s time to dress the walls a bit!

I personally love filling an empty wall with some very special pieces… as long as they are appropriately scaled for the space. And in our case, the primary suite just needed something on the wall that’s visible to visitors! So I partnered with FY! to create a gallery wall! But let’s be honest…I crave order and simplicity in the home--so we chose a grid-style gallery wall of similar, evenly spaced pieces! I think the grid-style also couples the drama and elegance of traditional gallery walls with sleek modern lines for an instantly luxurious interior which is just more my style. Symmetry and clean lines convey a modern look. Plus it’s high impact. All of the pieces come together to look like one big statement piece for that classic gallery wall look and I just really love how it looks.

HomeSamantha RubleOctober 2, 2023Comment

Halloween Gift Idea 2023

Happy October friends.

Let’s make this month even more magical with this fun Halloween gift from Olive And Cocoa.

This is the perfect idea for a date night in with a scary movie marathon!

Entertain, Eat & DrinkSamantha RubleOctober 1, 2023Comment

Where To Buy Native Plants In Santa Fe

It’s about to be planting season in Santa Fe and Lin and I could not be more excited!!! We are planting 5 trees and 4 native plants in our back area of our new home here! Cannot wait for the extra shade in the future summer seasons and am looking for a bit more privacy too in our back desert area!

We visited Plants of the Southwest over the weekend and found everything we were looking for! The grounds here are just beautiful! And the staff is so knowledgeable too!

Home, ShopSamantha RubleSeptember 30, 2023Comment

The Best Overnight and Weekend Bag for Traveling Featuring Consuela

I’m a big fan of weekend trips. Huge fan, actually. Getting away for a quick weekend leaves all your stresses of life behind at home, and truly lets you relax (AND have a remarkable time)

I just had little weekend staycation here in Santa Fe and it was the first time I traveled with my newish Taylor Weekender from Consuela. It’s their largest duffel style and it’s truly so roomy enough for all your essentials and features leather handles, an adjustable webbing strap, two interior pockets, and two exterior pockets.

Shop, StyleSamantha RubleSeptember 21, 2023Comment

4KINSHIP IN SANTA FE- AN INDIGENOUS AND NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.

Every November, we celebrating Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month… but I could not wait until November to share this gem! In October though we do recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and I believe we all should support Native Designers and Artists.

Aside from learning about the rich culture, traditions and history of Native and Indigenous peoples, you can support their communities by purchasing items from Native and Indigenous-owned companies. And being in Santa Fe, I think that is really really important!

By buying Native, we can celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples' heritage through products that are as varied as the cultures they come from. And if you're looking for a gift that's truly unique, all of 4kinship ‘s offerings will fit the bill. 4kinship is a very unique Indigenous-owned clothing brand founded by Amy Leung of Navajo heritage, she chose to create this “sustainable artwear brand” after a career in fast fashion. 4kinship is a Diné (Navajo) owned sustainable artwear brand dedicated to producing handmade, one of a kind, restored, repurposed and lovingly upcycled, artisanal and small batch products.

Shop, Style, FeaturesSamantha RubleSeptember 19, 2023Comment

Unique Gifts & Fresh Floral Arrangements For Any Occasion Featuring Olive And Cocoa

When shopping for “the person who has it all,” you have a few options: buy them something you can never have too many of (example: candles, accessories, coffee table books,) buy them something you know they don’t have (example: a specific kitchen appliance, a self care item,) or give them something seasonal (example: flowers, greenery, even something parishable. ) When you think of it in those terms, finding the perfect gift for that special someone doesn’t seem so intimidating after all, and to make the task even simpler, one-stop-shop at Olive + Cocoa.

Entertain, Features, Home, StyleSamantha RubleSeptember 2, 2023Comment