We recently took a trip to Taos, New Mexico, and stayed in a lovely little bed and breakfast (Hacienda Del Sol). The feeling in Taos is quite unique. It is a town of Native American and Spanish influence and has been settled for hundreds of years. Currently Taos is also known as a mecca for artisans. Color is big here and our B&B shows that. Most of the decorative pieces were handmade by artisans and some are very old. Here are some pictures of the building where we stayed.
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Gorgeous waiting room/hallway--every piece has a history. The floor was original to the structure and had dips and slopes. |
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Yes that is my cute baby, but try to focus on the room--definitely a southwestern vibe but the room also touches on the catholic history of the location. The door was quite small--I (5'3") fit fine but my hubby (6'2") had to duck. |
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The whole B&B was covered in original art much of which was for sale. |
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There is nothing like a crackling fire and check out the lovely timbers on the ceiling. |
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So, how do we reflect a little bit of Taos in our jewelry pieces? Perhaps fun colors, different textures--maybe weathered wood or stamped silver. Maybe crosses, pieces reminiscent of landscapes, or Georgia O'Keefe inspired elements.
Based on my experience, (and my supplies) I decided to emphasize the Spanish flavor of fun colors in a necklace. You can see the bright colors mixed with silver and a touch of turquoise stone. The pendant looks a bit worn and has a design that could be old. Here is my Taos inspired necklace...
I would love to see your pieces.
Happy Creating!
--Kathy
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