YES, you've heard me say it - SANTA FE IS A CANDY BOX OF DELIGHTS...
So, here is the delight I discovered this week...
T H E E L R E Y C O U R T
Photos of this charming circa 1936 boutique hotel popped up on INSTAGRAM and I immediately dashed over to take a look. It was love at first sight. Ensconced along the original Route 66, this unique, five-acre property features 86 rooms, each meticulously restored and decorated in Southwestern style with original artwork and modern amenities. No two rooms are alike - each offering a crisp, colorful, classic New Mexico experience.
Jay Carrol, the creative director behind the fab vibe of the El REY renovation - along with his talented wife Alison - took me on a tour of the property, including a few of the inviting guest rooms and the new, equally-inviting - EL REINA BAR.
Note the detailing on each doorway...
Headboards are handmade textiles from Chimayo, New Mexico
Contemporary furnishings and prints...
Two photos above, courtesy of El Rey Court
Outdoor seating is never a problem at THE EL REY...
A croquet set & grass are at the ready...
Lush plantings...
L A R E I N A
A new addition to the El Rey is their tequila and mezcal bar. It's very cool and intimate - just 25 seats indoors... and a tiny patio. The adobe walls are white and the furnishing and art contemporary.
Photo by Ashley Wilkins
Bar photos by Alison Carr...
And, there is a lovely pool...
1862 Cerrillos Rd - Santa Fe, NM
T. 505.982.1931
www.elreycourt.com
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SPANISH MARKET was this weekend and I am always amazed at the talented artists that showcase their contemporary and traditional work. But of course, people caught my eye and I captured a few fun shots...
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