DAY 2477: More from Santa Fe.

content: graphite drawing & junk mail collage.

Want music?

 

Click here for Stevie Wonder, You Are the Sunshine of My Life.

then click back on this blog tab or here to listen as you browse, or not?

Have you ever noticed when a particular song plays, it can bring back specific memories, and sometimes they are crystal clear.

Everyday I pick the music for the selection above. 

Sometimes vocals, classical or whatever seems good. 

Today as I was driving home from Costco, after five errands, today's selection above played and I was transported back to the then newborn WW, in her first year. 

We used the guest bathroom vanity as a changing table. I remembered clearly changing her and singing along with Stevie 

to the "Sunshine of My Life." 

I also remembered her then blue eyes staring up at me.

A bonding time, for sure.

 

 

Last week at this time, we were enjoying the beauty of Santa Fe.

And since there are still unused photos, I will share works from Casa Nova. 

   

Situated in the heart of Santa Fe's historic Railyard district, 

the "SOHO" of Santa Fe, is Casa Nova. It prides itself on  the extraordinary art, craft & contemporary design pieces from Africa and exotic places in the world in a cultural fusion that epitomizes "the art of living and living with art".  

Casa Nova is also committed to making a difference in the world, by supporting fair trade cooperatives and women's groups, making sure that they have sustainable wages and good working conditions.

Shoppers will find a wide range of items including furniture, custom bedding, one-of-a-kind cushions, unusual imported 

textiles, home décor, jewelry, fashion accessories and 

"world class" African art. There are Santa Fe designers in the mix.

Natalie Fitz-Gerald

When Casa Nova opened in 2004 the focus was on African art. Owner Natalie Fitz-Gerald, who hailed from South Africa, 

wanted to bring both antique and new art from her home 

continent to Santa Fe. Rated as one of the top 10 shops to see.

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 2008: She wears her heart on her art.

Clara2: old photo, junk mail collage & digital

Want music?

 

Click here for  Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald, This is it.

then click back on this blog tab or here to listen as you browse, or not?

You've heard of someone wearing their heart on their sleeve? 

Artist Beatriz Helton wears her heart on her art.

See earlier blogs with her wonderful art here, here, & here.

We are both part of the 12 member Muse Mail.

Today I received art to be treasured from Beatriz. 

a two sided treat, 

that I held, studied and enjoyed.

As I have her every gift ...

2-1/2" x 3-1/2" fabric & hand stitched mini journal

   that I have been lucky to receive.

2-1/8" x 3-1/4" linen cover on heavy w/c paper

And, her amazing work that I have photographed ...

A wonderful soulful, vulnerable artist. 

You'd love her too!

A smile for Wednesday ...

Day 1926: Kevin and Tios Taco!

"everyday", photo, collage & digital

Want music?

 

Click here for Colbie Caillat, Bubbly.

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I scheduled Thursday to visit adopted son, Kevin.

Recovering from extreme neck surgery October 3 ...

his Mom, Carole and I drove to Riverside to visit.

I brought a care basket of goodies & a prayer flag.

If you know me, you know I am "sewing" challenged!

I had made this prayer flag earlier, 

so tried my hand at personalizing it for Kevin. 

A simple task for many, a major accomplishment for me.

Kevin planned a treat for me, lunch at Tios Tacos!

I had never heard of it before, so what a revelation!

In the heart of downtown Riverside, Martin Sanchez has 

built a shrine out of trash. At his restaurant, Tio's Tacos, 

Sanchez takes recycling to great creative heights.

From refuse, he has created pyramids, whimsical fountains, 

& a series of giant wire figures, filled with shells, shoes, 

toys & other cast offs. Not always appreciated for his always

evolving vision, Sanchez & his shrine have my admiration.

Enter not just a restaurant, but another world!

A dozen jugs of agua frescas glimmer like liquid jewels on ice.

We went for lunch, but the star was Martin's creativity.

With his ingenuity, creativity & drive Martin Sanchez has 

rescued average items & given new meaning to going green.

All of Sanchez's art materials are either found or recycled. 

  

The bottles and oyster shells come directly from the restaurant. 

Every where you step, everywhere you look ... awesome!

Ahhh, the details ...

 Chicken wire enclosures filled with what is usually discarded.

 Eye candy!

And a photo op to be an angel ...

The crown jewel may be the chapel Sanchez built out of 

multi-colored bottles & recycled materials as a gift to 

his wife, Concepcion.

A half acre of amazing, elaborate & unique gardens 

created entirely from recycled objects.

How about a Christmas tree?

... or a bike ride?

If you're in Riverside, don't miss it! 

You'll be amazed.

"I always knew that there were millions of Mexican 

food restaurants with amazing food but I wanted to 

create one that was never seen before..." -  

Martin Sanchez,  Creator & Founder 

3948 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside Ca, 92501• 951-788-0230
 

A smile for Friday ...