BARA - WOW JEWELRY

If you think this jewelry is dramatic - you're right. If you think you'd get noticed wearing a piece of this sculpted, primitive, organic, contemporary art jewelry - you'd be right again. Indeed, Santa Fe Artist/designer BARA creates drama and theatre when she builds each of her one-of-a-kind pieces. I own the braclet at the top of this post, and as they say, if I had a nickel for everyone who has admired it, I could buy the ring in the second photo!

If you'd like to see more of Bara's work, stroll down to the Plaza on a Monday, Thursday or Friday - 11am to 4pm - and she'll be there -  across the street from the Portal Artists. Or, give her a call: 505.450.9536.

BARA

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THE OWINGS GALLERY

This former bowling alley - way back when - is now the home of the Owings Gallery and it is exactly where I would want to be if I were say, Arthur Dove or Gustave Baumann or Fremont Ellis, just to name a few of the artists in The Owing's extensive collection of 19th and 20th century art.

The gallery is stunning and the art is displayed as if its placement were an art in itself. The space draws you in and sweeps you around beautifully; it's like being in a small and intimate museum. 

And, I  could sit on this sensual couch forever.

THE OWINGS GALLERY

120 East Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

505.982.6244

SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET

Farmer's Markets are such visual treats and the Santa Fe Market this past weekend was brimming with eye candy. And, of course, the moment that you step within 200 feet of the Railyard, the perfume of roasting chiles fills the air and pulls you along like the proverbial Pied Piper...And speaking of chiles, if you haven't tried the Spanish Padrone Chiles, do. Several vendors were pan roasting them with olive oil and a bit of garlic and they were utterly wonderful. They're mild and the perfect bite for a cocktail party. But remember, the larger the hotter, so pick diminutive ones.

Heirloom Tomatoes - are hefty, ugly, fabulous, and versatile. I was roasting a chicken the other day and slathered it with butter, sprinkled it liberally with  Herbs de Provence; then set it in a baking dish with fingerling potatoes, onions and quartered heirloom tomatoes - all  doused in olive oil. The chicken baked at 400 degrees until golden and the tomatoes disappeared, mingling with the juices of the chicken and veggies, producing a lovely "gravy/sauce". So simple. So good.

SANTA FE FARMERS MARKET

@ The Railyard

Tues. & Sat. 8-1

Thurs. 3-7

Santa Fe Farmers Market