Tula Hats

I discovered and subsequently purchased these well-designed Tula hats at the Overland shop in Santa Fe, NM. Tula hats are handwoven palm hats from Mexico and had been tested for excellent UPF protection by Cal Poly Tech. These hats have been given the UPF 50+ rating, which is excellent for sun protection. These hats are not just excellent protection from the harsh sun, but they are also made of sustainable fiber harvested twice a year from the warm coastal areas in Mexico. For more info., also visit the Tula Hats website.

Indian Market - Day Two: Navajo Beadwork Rocks!

It's Day Two of the Santa Fe Indian Market. I have noticed a few booths selling famous Navajo beadwork. Ahhmazing! I bought a couple of bracelets directly from the artist, Helen Toledo, who works out of her home and creates these fabulous beaded jewelry (if that is your thing). The other pieces were purchased at a shop nearby. No two pieces are alike, and these are never mass produced. These are the pieces I purchased at the Indian market:

Indian Market - Day One

Today is Day One of the Santa Fe Indian Market. Avid art collectors, visiting tourists and other enthusiastic locals get started for what is Santa Fe's largest annual event. Native Americans and urban cowboys and cowgirls don their full Southwestern regalia. Finally, the Indian Market is here in full swing.

Hopi pottery

Turquoise and silver encrusted leather wristband

Santa Fe style

Clay pottery

Clay pottery

Street Market in Santa Fe: Crafts from Oaxaca, Mexico

Crafts from Oaxaca, called "Alebrijes", are painted wood carvings made from Copal wood. They have become an international craze. It's reportedly the best-selling Mexican folk art in the United States.










Hanging paper mache fruits and veggies display a splash of vegifrutopia!

Images of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ahhh, am back in one of my favorite American cities for the world-class Indian Market. Santa Fe is a city like no other. Hip, proud, southwestern chic is what I describe it. These are images of Santa Fe that will linger forever, and hopefully, I've captured the essence of Santa Fe through these images. From me to you.


The bright green bench is very inviting.






Chilis on a building rooftop.







More chilis...








Old religious plaque hangs outside a gallery.









Architectural detail on a window.