Knowledge is FREE! Thrifting is more than a discount price, it’s the LEARNING and DISCOVERY for me! This mask grabbed my attention not only bc the bids were reaching $500 but just how beautifully crafted and unique it is! Did quick research and landed on the Brooklyn Museum site, among others. Bwoom Masks are royal masks from the DR of the Congo made by the … Continue reading Bwoom Masks
When your kid randomly drags his bookshelf into the garage and grabs a can of spray paint, you know that he means business! The DIYer in me has definitely rubbed off on him. Keep reading to see how Art Effect Kid transformed a boring bookcase into an epic statement piece! Continue reading DIY Kid Furniture Makeover
Albuquerque’s art scene is truly one of the best! Factor in the recent Black Lives Matter protests, never ending COVID and arrival of Christmas, the nation’s current state of hope, anger and pain couldn’t be clearer. Last night while cruising down Central, we ventured through picturesque, family-friendly Christmas decor in Nob Hill…to trendy, pop culture art in the University Area…on down to Downtown’s grungy back … Continue reading A Scary, Merry, Keep Hope Alive Christmas
On August 4, 2017, my family and I welcomed an exchange student from Casablanca, Morocco into our home! Arriving in America marked Zineb’s first trip out of the country without family and friends. Neither of us knew what to expect. In the first few days we learned about each other. As time passed, we learned from each other. Here’s our story… May 2017– Within days … Continue reading Moroccan Connections
Location: Camel Rock, Santa Fe, NM You can see it from the highway. Large rocks forming into the ship of the desert. After staring at it a while, it started to look less like a camel and more like ET. By the end of the trip we couldn’t decide. One thing for sure is it’s a must see! According to news reports, a piece of … Continue reading Natural Wonders
Capturing memories and discovering the outdoors. Featuring: Soda Dam Springs and Fenton Lake State Park, located in Jemez Mountains Continue reading Jemez Springs, NM
I recently read that New Mexico was one of the best places to photograph. I couldn’t agree more! Continue reading Best Place
The Land of Fire and Ice, located on NM-53 near the town of Grants Continue reading Ice Caves and Bandera Volcano
There’s something majestic about Cochiti Lake that stays with you long after you’ve said your goodbyes. Growing up on the East Coast surrounded by water to living in a high desert where beaches are an anomaly never made the saying felt truer-You don’t miss your water until your well runs dry. Continue reading Destination: Cochiti Lake
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