Taos, New Mexico - Destination Inspiration

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. 

 

Gorgeous waiting room/hallway--every piece has a history.  The floor was original to the structure and had dips and slopes.

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.

The whole B&B was covered in original art much of which was for sale.

 

There is nothing like a crackling fire and check out the lovely timbers on the ceiling.

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