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Discovering Community Through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
November 19, 2024
Discovering Community Through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation
November 19, 2024

Relocating to Santa Fe, New Mexico, wasn’t just a change of scenery—it was a step into a vibrant world of history, art, and culture. From the moment I arrived, I knew I wanted to immerse myself in everything this city had to offer. One of the first steps I took was joining the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. It was a decision that has enriched my life in countless ways.

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November 19, 2024
 Exploring the Charm of Santa Fe: High Noon General Store
February 21, 2024
Exploring the Charm of Santa Fe: High Noon General Store
February 21, 2024

Nestled within the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, High Noon General Store stands as a beacon of exquisite goods and unforgettable experiences. With a commitment to sourcing premium products and fostering a sense of community, their store embodies the belief that everyone deserves a life filled with beauty and sustainability.

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February 21, 2024
Exploring the Beauty of Bahti Indian Arts in Santa Fe
February 7, 2024
Exploring the Beauty of Bahti Indian Arts in Santa Fe
February 7, 2024

In the heart of Santa Fe's historic plaza lies a treasure trove of indigenous art and culture – Bahti Indian Arts. Nestled among the adobe buildings and bustling streets, this unique gallery invites visitors to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Native American craftsmanship and spirituality.

Recently, our visit to Bahti Indian Arts left us captivated by the intricate beauty of Hopi katsinas. These sacred spirit beings serve as intermediaries between the Hopi people and their deities, carrying prayers for the continuation of life's cycle. It was a challenge to choose just two from the impressive collection, as each piece exuded its own unique charm and significance.

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February 7, 2024
Valentines Day Gift Guide For Him//2024
January 28, 2024
Valentines Day Gift Guide For Him//2024
January 28, 2024

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the special man in your life can be a delightful yet challenging endeavor. We understand that men can sometimes be elusive when it comes to gift preferences. That's why we've taken the guesswork out of the equation and curated a collection of exceptional items that exude elegance and thoughtfulness. From sophisticated accessories to gourmet treats, our carefully selected gift range is designed to celebrate the unique tastes and interests of the men we hold dear.

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January 28, 2024
Unveiling Excellence: Brightland's Mini Artist Series Gift Box
December 11, 2023
Unveiling Excellence: Brightland's Mini Artist Series Gift Box
December 11, 2023

Explore the exquisite fusion of premium olive oils and artistic prowess with Brightland's Mini Artist Series Gift Box. Discover the unique designs and exceptional quality that redefine gifting and culinary indulgence.

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December 11, 2023
Capturing Holiday Magic: Nations Photo Lab's Exquisite Photo Gifts (Grab A Promo Code Too)
December 1, 2023
Capturing Holiday Magic: Nations Photo Lab's Exquisite Photo Gifts (Grab A Promo Code Too)
December 1, 2023

This holiday season, let Nations Photo Lab be your partner in preserving cherished memories and spreading joy through exquisite photo cards and gifts. From adorning your tree with personalized ornaments to gifting stunning framed prints, their offerings capture the essence of the season. Seize the opportunity to save 30% off and create unforgettable moments that warm hearts and illuminate spirits.

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December 1, 2023
Gift Ideas For Her //  2023
November 7, 2023
Gift Ideas For Her // 2023
November 7, 2023

Mother, daughter, friend, sister-friend, aunt, and sister—she is full of multitudes. She is the family calendar coordinator, the entertaining aunt, the considerate friend, and, let's face it, probably really exhausted. I created this gift guide with HER in mind! She enjoys receiving gifts that are sentimental, useful, and both fashionable and timeless.

Health, laughter, friendship, and love are among the finest luxury items in life, and they are undoubtedly free. However, occasionally, an extravagant gift can be given as a heartfelt tribute to the woman we love the most. This season, if you're seeking to spoil her, go no farther than this ultimate list of luxurious gift suggestions. Giving special presents to people we love is a wonderful way to express our sincere gratitude and happiness this holiday season!

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November 7, 2023
Gifts For The Elegant Host 2023
November 6, 2023
Gifts For The Elegant Host 2023
November 6, 2023

The holiday season is a time to spread love and joy, and so much of that joy comes from giving. Transforming a physical object into something that is truly personal, unique, and meaningful is just the chefs kiss, right?!

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for the host of your next holiday gathering, a beautiful gift for a friend or family member who loves to cook, or a self-gifting gift for yourself, I’ve got you covered! These gorgeous pieces will make you and them swoon and make any gathering in the kitchen and beyond that much more special.

Their great joy in life is bringing people together and making them feel cared for—so this is your chance to return the favor plus some!

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November 6, 2023
Gifts For The Epicure // 2023
November 5, 2023
Gifts For The Epicure // 2023
November 5, 2023

ep·i·cure

/ˈepəˌkyo͝or/

noun

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

The best thing about knowing an epicure is that you’re never too far away from the next delicious bite or beverage. The second-best thing is that you have plenty of incredible gift options to choose from during holidays and special occasions. That brings us to the following guide, which comes fully loaded with epicurean-themed products such as coffee makers, pizza ovens, cooking essentials, and more.

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November 5, 2023
Gift Ideas For Him // 2023
November 3, 2023
Gift Ideas For Him // 2023
November 3, 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!!!!!!!!!!

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November 3, 2023
The Ultimate Doggy Gift Guide By Melvin And Henry- 2023
November 2, 2023
The Ultimate Doggy Gift Guide By Melvin And Henry- 2023
November 2, 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.

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November 2, 2023
 Explore Unique Treasures In Santa Fe-The Collective
October 8, 2023
Explore Unique Treasures In Santa Fe-The Collective
October 8, 2023

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.

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October 8, 2023
Where To Buy Native Plants In Santa Fe
September 30, 2023
Where To Buy Native Plants In Santa Fe
September 30, 2023

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!

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September 30, 2023
The Best Overnight and Weekend Bag for Traveling Featuring Consuela
September 21, 2023
The Best Overnight and Weekend Bag for Traveling Featuring Consuela
September 21, 2023

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.

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September 21, 2023
4KINSHIP IN SANTA FE- AN INDIGENOUS AND NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.
September 19, 2023
4KINSHIP IN SANTA FE- AN INDIGENOUS AND NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.
September 19, 2023

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.

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September 19, 2023
Santa Kilim Santa Fe
August 10, 2023
Santa Kilim Santa Fe
August 10, 2023

From the mountains of Morocco to the heart of Canyon Road

Santa Kilim has sooo many gorgeous gems ~

Each item is sooooo very unique and it was so wonderful chatting with the owner Karim about Marrakesh, great olive oil, good local bread, fantastic coffee (he let us smell his Ethiopian blend from Ohoris Coffee and I can't wait to get a bag tomorrow) and he's a Pisces. ) Pisces are just the greatest people.

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August 10, 2023
Where To Buy Ristras In Santa Fe
August 7, 2023
Where To Buy Ristras In Santa Fe
August 7, 2023

Ristras are the strings of chile you see hanging along fences, on patios and on portals all over New Mexico. In the Fall, you can buy ristras at farmer's markets and roadside stands. Ristras are sometimes used for decoration, and are said to bring good health and good luck.

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August 7, 2023
An Out-Of-The-Box Idea For Your Valentine
February 5, 2023
An Out-Of-The-Box Idea For Your Valentine
February 5, 2023

Why not think “outside the box” for Valentines?!! It doesn’t always have to be chocolate covered strawberries and champagne ! Plus the cocoa orange and cocoa mint mixed nuts from Isadore Nut Co. are so irresistible and taste even better than chocolates !! The cocoa mint taste just like thin mint cookies .. not even kidding!

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February 5, 2023
Alora Ambiance Holiday Giveaway
December 1, 2022
Alora Ambiance Holiday Giveaway
December 1, 2022

Let's kick off December with a GIVEAWAY!!!

My dear friends at Alora Ambiance are treating one of you to a fabulous reed diffuser, candle, and a luxurious hand wash in any fragrance you would like all though I am a bit partial to ARANCIA! Ha!

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December 1, 2022
Botanical Candles And Home Scents Inspired By The Beauty Of Nature And The Wonder Of Travel
November 25, 2022
Botanical Candles And Home Scents Inspired By The Beauty Of Nature And The Wonder Of Travel
November 25, 2022

Anything from Brooklyn Candle Studio will be sure to make a lovely holiday gift this year!

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November 25, 2022
Holiday Gifts For The Homebody
November 21, 2022
Holiday Gifts For The Homebody
November 21, 2022

We might be out and about living our best lives again, but true introverts and homebodies will still appreciate the best cozy gifts to warm up their space as cold weather rolls around!! If you’re anything like me, you’re a homebody at heart! I love to spend nights at home and cherish all the time and memories I spend in my safe place!

Home is truly where the heart is!

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November 21, 2022
Memorable Holiday Photo Gifts & Gorgeous Holiday Cards Featuring Nations Photo Lab
November 16, 2022
Memorable Holiday Photo Gifts & Gorgeous Holiday Cards Featuring Nations Photo Lab
November 16, 2022
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November 16, 2022
Holiday Gift Ideas For The ENTERTAINER
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Ideas For The ENTERTAINER
November 5, 2022

I have got you covered with this a curated range of gifts for that special someone who loves to entertain – just in time for the gorgeous holiday season!!!

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November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Her -2022
November 5, 2022
Holiday Gift Guide For Her -2022
November 5, 2022

From timeless fashion to indulgent fragrances, here are my special holiday 2022 picks for that woman in your life who has kept it all together this year!

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November 5, 2022
Gift Ideas For Him - 2022
November 4, 2022
Gift Ideas For Him - 2022
November 4, 2022

Men can sometimes be the hardest to shop for, especially my silver fox who has everything he wants already AND is super picky, even pickier than me if that is somehow possible.

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November 4, 2022
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dogs And Dog Lovers 2022
November 3, 2022
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dogs And Dog Lovers 2022
November 3, 2022

You can't let the holidays — or any day, really — go by without showing your #1 pal how much you appreciate them. Henry and Melvin have rounded up their favorite things to help you with your howliday shopping! Perfect gifts for dogs AND dog lovers!!!!

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November 3, 2022
Francophile Gift Guide 2022//20 Lovely Trés Chic Things
November 2, 2022
Francophile Gift Guide 2022//20 Lovely Trés Chic Things
November 2, 2022

Oh the frenzy of the season!

C'est ici! C'est ici!

My love affair with all things FRENCH is longstanding and I know I am not the only Francophile out there, so this year’s francophile gift guide has been curated with some lovely trés chic things — from clothes to accessories to parfum to foodie delights — that I know your French-obsessed loved one will adore.

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November 2, 2022
Gift Ideas For The Cook//2022
November 1, 2022
Gift Ideas For The Cook//2022
November 1, 2022

IS THERE A CHEF IN YOUR LIFE?

LUCKY YOU IF YOU LIVE CLOSE!

Want to keep those delicious meals coming? Why not buy them something close to their heart next time?

Chefs are food lovers like no other. They live, breathe, and, well, eat the stuff! Truffled, braised, and sous vide! They can whip up gourmet pancakes faster than you can say, “carbon steel griddle!” and they’ll lovingly strip down herbs as delicately as a gardener.

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November 1, 2022
The Best NON-Toxic Luxury Hand Wash To Indulge In Now
September 21, 2022
The Best NON-Toxic Luxury Hand Wash To Indulge In Now
September 21, 2022

Looking for the perfect and wonderfully smelling luxury hand wash?

I still remember my first luxury hand wash I bought myself when I got my first apartment many moons ago. I love love love hand wash products – I have featured these many times in my seasonal beauty round up posts! Who remembers the 5 Friday faves?!

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September 21, 2022
Sézane Favorites
September 8, 2022
Sézane Favorites
September 8, 2022

I sure hope you are familiar with Sézane by now!!

BORN IN FRANCE

The story of Sézane begins with a forgotten suitcase and a love of vintage. Upon discovering an abandoned collection of vintage clothing, Morgane Sézalory began making slight adjustments to the pieces, and selling her finds online under the name ‘Les Composantes’. Her monthly drops, or rendez-vous, became an anticipated event in France.

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September 8, 2022

Voyagez avec moi…

Have you heard of anticipatory arousal or cognitive hyperarousal—a state where your brain is so activated by an upcoming event that it won’t allow your body to fully power down.

The days before a major traveling photoshoot, I experience
Hair days are the best days.

A fresh color, fresh cut, and extension move-up with @tiffany_link_hair at @rococo_hair_co 

I’ve always thought women underestimate the significance of their hair. We call it maintenance, an appointment, a touch-u
Learning all kinds of new things.

Not the kind of things you ever expect to learn.

How to communicate differently.
How to be patient in new ways.
How much of daily life we take for granted until it changes overnight.

Melvin recently lost his heari
A little Thursday throwback since I post my life in order and apparently we’re just now arriving at date night.

Rodge and I ended up at @escondidosantafe Thursday after not visiting in quite a while. We started with guacamole and chips, then o
Last night, @tsgsantafe , @artdykeofficial , and I joined the community at @sitesantafe for the opening of Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination Since 1969.

Created in collaboration with @iaiamocna and @instituteofamericani
Last night, Kyra and I found ourselves standing in @sorrelskygallery , smiling at a buffalo. 🦬 

We stopped by the beautiful gallery for the opening reception celebrating Liana York’s 50-year retrospective, honoring a lifetime of work inspired
SANTA FE, THIS IS THE GIVEAWAY I’VE BEEN WAITING TO DO!!! 

I’ve partnered with @santafemagazine , @coyotecafeandcantina , and @santacafesantafe to create a giveaway celebrating some of the things I love most about this city: great conver
Yesterday’s lunch at @rosewoodinnoftheanasazi was really just an excuse to spend a long afternoon with Rodge before I head out of town next week.

What I wasn’t expecting was to leave talking so much about what Executive Chef Christian Po
 
 
 
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