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Ghost Ranch and A Church

What a wonderful trip it was to the Georgia O’Keefe Ranch, going on a tour to see where she painted her glorious landscapes. Have a look at the website for the tours.

Looking at paintings with the actual landscape right there!

Georgia O’Keefe’s home

Landscape

The mountain she regarded as hers.

Tree painted by Georgia O’Keefe

After the Ghost Ranch we drove back to Santa Fe via a pretty twin towered church, Santuario de Chimayo, part of a pilgrimage route. You might spot the scallop shell…. Here is the fascinating history for you.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 29, 2023 in America, art, environment, mosaic, nature, New Mexico, photography, Postaday 2023

Tags: Georgia O'Keefe

Two of Santa Fe’s Museums

28 Sep

We visited two of the many museums in Santa Fe and really wished we had had more time to visit more – next time maybe! Two were close to each other, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, and the Museum of International Folk Art and the precinct between them was full of sculptures.

We first visited the Folk Museum, and exhibition of Mexico’s Day of the Dead memorabilia:

We absolutely loved the Museum of the American Indian, the words as much as the exhibits. Please click on any photo for greater detail.

I love this whole concept

And one more touching and very beautiful sculpture outside…….

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 28, 2023 in America, art, ceramics, embroidery, New Mexico

Tags: sculptures

Santa Fe – Breakfast and Loretto Chapel

27 Sep

We loved the soft architecture of Santa Fe (of which more later) and the place we stayed had features of the same.

We had the most delicious breakfast in a lovely hotel in Santa Fe where glass panels were all painted and very lovely. As far as I could tell, each of the 100+ panels had a different painting..

I wanted to see the ‘miraculous staircase’ in the Loretto Chapel

The Chapel

The staircase

One of the beautiful windows

I just loved this t-shirt on sale in the shop – excellent sense of humour.

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 27, 2023 in America, art, environment, Food, glass, Humour, New Mexico, Postaday 2023, travel

Tags: Loretto Chapel, miraculous staircase

Community Roots

26 Sep

It was so lovely to be back at Community Roots today (A pause on reporting our adventures on our road trip.) Working with the volunteers, laughing and catching up as we pricked out baby lettuces and set them on their way, was simply a joy! See the 100’s we potted on in the gallery below.

This one landed on my sleeve while I was working and I managed to catch it on camera. I love the furriness and the delicate wings

Babies potted on

Even more baby lettues

Poly tunnel prpped for planting

Squash harvest

Butternut squash still on the vine

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 26, 2023 in bees, community, Cornwall, environment, friendship, growing, Happiness, nature, photography, Porthtowan, Postaday 2023

Zuni Pueblo

25 Sep

We made a stopover at the Zuni Pueblo on our way to Santa Fe. Here’s a flavour of the brief stay.

Inn sign

Parking sign

Loved this tree in the garden

Beautiful painted washbasin in our room

In our room

Before we left we walked about to see the Old Zuni Mission and the Visitor Centre.

Visitor Centre

Old Zuni Mission

A musician’s cross

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 25, 2023 in America, architecture, art, ceramics, environment, New Mexico, photography, Postaday 2023, travel

Lunch, Murals and Bins in Gallup

24 Sep

I’d read about the numerous beautiful murals in Gallup, commissioned in the early 2000s, and after a Mexican lunch in Jerry’s, we walked about in the crazy heat to find some of them. Here they are:

The Long Walk Home by Richard K Yazzie

Left detail

Right detail

Info

Ceremonial Mural by Irving Bahe depicting the unity and life that inter-tribal ceremonial brings

Native American Trading by Chester Khan showing the nature of commerce in Gallup throughout history

Multi-Cultural Women by Erica Rae Sykes, a tribute to the women who have continued the cultural traditions of every day life.

And the bins!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 24, 2023 in America, art, community, environment, Food, painting, Photography, Postaday 2023, travel, Uncategorized

Tags: Chester Khan, Erica Rae Sykes, Irving Bahe, Jerry's Cafe Gallup, Richard K Yazzie

Sea Air and Winslow, Arizona

23 Sep

We needed sea air today and went to Godrevy for ice creams and a stroll breathing in the wonderful fresh air.

On our trip, we stopped off in Winslow, Arizona for a break. I love spotting murals in the small towns and also found a butterfly. The hotel, La Posada, is such a lovely spot, full of beautiful things. Enjoy the gallery.

Family of hogs in the garden

The hallway

Beautiful wash basin in the Ladies

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 23, 2023 in America, antiques, Arizona, art, Cornwall, Godrevy, mural, photography, Postaday 2023, stencilling, travel

Tags: La Posada

Oak Street Canyon, Jerome and Earrings

22 Sep

On September 6th, we went to the lovely old mining town of Jerome to visit our nephew, an artist in glass whose work I have shown you here before. It’s an interesting drive through the Oak Street Canyon, a switch back ride through forests. The switchback can be seen in four places in the photo.

We had a delightful visit with Mark and his artist girlfriend who are, together, the featured artists in a local gallery

The poster

Mark’s smaller pots

Lana’s batik

Lovely quirky design on one of Lana’s pieces

lana’s pots

Mark’s glass human

As we went back up the Oak Street Canyon we stopped at the overlook where there was a craft market and I bought some beautiful locally made beaded earrings.

Aren’t these gorgeous?

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 22, 2023 in America, Arizona, art, ceramics, environment, friendship, glass, Happiness, photography, Postaday 2023, travel

Singing, The Grand Canyon and Dancing

21 Sep

It was so good to be back singing with my choir this morning with the Penryn River at high tide looking so very beautiful.

More Grand Canyon photos for you. Click on any photo for a bigger version. It truly is an awe inspiring place. It truly takes one’s breath away.

The Lodge at the North Rim

Point Imperial

Angel’s Window

Sunset at the North Rim

Each time we have been to the Grand Canyon, we have gone right up into the dark carpark, to dance under the stars. We have Bruce Springsteen with us!

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Posted by mybeautfulthings on September 21, 2023 in America, Arizona, Cornwall, environment, Penryn, photography, Postaday 2023, travel, Uncategorized

Tags: Angel's Window, Bruce Springsteen, Dancing in the Dark, North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Point Imperial

Dahlias, The Grand Canyon and Singing

20 Sep

These beautiful dahlias from her allotment are a gift from Sue-next-door – just a glorious pompom of rich ruby red.

Gorgeous! Thanks Sue.

We had a lovely time at the North Rim – short walks, watching sunsets and one sunrise, meeting other travellers and reading on our verandah.

Our cabin

View from our cabin

The Lodge

One of the views from the lodge

Sunset

And – there was singing! What an enjoyable and funny evening this was! Click on the photos for all the words. The craziness went on all evening and the whole audience joined in with the new words for tunes we all knew so well.