A sad note in Santa Fe

We just returned from another glorious weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I love this town. I'm sure it's because of the age and history of the city. Surely has nothing to do with exquisite food and shopping opportunities in every nook and cranny and at all fingertips! ;-)

a link to a previous post on Cielo: 

One of my favorite places to shop was Cielo.  Past tense is intentional. I was shocked, saddened, distraught, sent into a fit of despair. It's empty and their are location available signs on both Cielo shops. They didn't check with me!!! How could they??? Why? Why? Why? 

Their stock of Le Jacquard table linens was amazing. 

I could always go check out the Sferra napkin colors. They had the best gifts for the hard to shop for.

photo courtesy Le Jacquard Francais

Where am I going to get my Le Jacquard fix? They sent me down this road...  Any ideas? Jsut because they thought it was time to retire......

 

Do you remember this cute, cute Cafe Paris which had indoor dining in the winter and outdoor dining in the warmer months? It was our Saturday morning breakfast spot. They closed this portion down and then it went was primarily front and center on the corner of Burro Alley and West San Fransisco streets. 

Ah, imagine our disappointment when this place was also boarded up and for rent/available to buy!

I think we found a couple of places to try the next trip. We will see. But they did have the best croissants this side of the Atlantic.

 All because of something to do with their liquor license....

On a Santa Fe Table

Before I get into the pretties that I saw on our last trip to Santa Fe, NM, I'd love to thank everyone for leaving so many nice comments on the last two posts. I would love to answer each and every one, but there just isn't enough time! I really enjoyed reading them, each and every one.

Have a sit, partake of your favorite beverage.. this is a picture heavy post. 

Let's start at Casa Nova, just a short walk away from the Plaza and our hotel.

530 South Guadalupe Street

Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505)983-8558

casanovagallery.com

This and the following pieces are from their Potters Workshop and Potterseed lines. Oh my. They are exquisite indeed. They are made in South Africa. Delicate. Intricate. Gorgeous. Promise.

None of these treasures came home with me. But they ship and I have their phone number!!

These vessels come in small bowls, medium bowls and large bowls. 

Creamers and sugars.

And goblets. Aren't these exquisite?

So delicate. I cannot see the cowboy using these!!!

Oh but how perfect for a girlie lunch?

And then we stopped in at Cielo Tabletop.

316 South Guadalupe Street

Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 992-1960

I love this store. The owner and the dear lady who works there are delightful. 

Helpful, fun and so very knowledgeable.

This is the table that greeted us upon our entry. 

Rustic but oh so elegant. 

Each napkin was encased in a feather napkin ring.

This is fabulous flatware. Silver and onyx. It just glistened.

Pretty glasses and glassware bring energy to the table. 

Those candlesticks are so pretty.

William Yeoward?

Gorgeous pottery.

These napkin rings really look like jewelry. Many Kim Seyberts in the mix.

Sferra napkins. Oh, these are really some of my favorites. Did you see the tree with all 101 colors of cocktail napkins? There really isn't an ugly color in the bunch.

And then I saw these gorgeous napkins with the beautiful embroidery. 

So may different pieces of fun glassware. I love those with the black and gold beads in the stem. 

They also carry gorgeous pieces by Jan Barboglio. Also carried at Nieman Marcus.

Arte Italica

These are Japanese Lanterns in the vase. Thinking of doing this with cotton. Oh wait, I'll have to find a vase!

Gorgeous pieces with fitting price tags. But really, really gorgeous.

Hermes china. Outstanding pieces. 

Garnier Thiebault linens. Love the napkin ring. Did you notice the overturned flatware.

Very European looking. The green placemat keeps everything from appearing dull. Good idea to remember.
Kim Seybert napkin rings.

I certainly hope that you enjoyed visiting some of my favorite stores in Santa Fe with me. 

One day, we might just have to meet there!

I really will be joining the party over at Cuisine Kathleen's for Let's Dish and 

then at Susan's Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
For a new venture, I'll be over at Ivy and Elephants What's it Wednesday!

See you there!

White with a bit of color Tablescapes revisted

June 22, 2011

It's just really hot around here these days.
I mean really hot.

I got in the car after work yesterday and the temp showed 113.

By the time I got to the bank, both the car and the bank showed 105.

ps..the links under the photos are links to the tablescapes themselves.

Thanksgivings 2011

So I've been just wiped out.

But I'm not complaining. 

We have no humidity, normally.

However, it's been like a sweat lodge.

Humidity at greater than 50% some days.

Red and White Holiday 2011

The patio hasn't been completely finished yet.
Our worker has been swamped and so we get pushed to the bottom of the list.
I know I raised him better than that :)!! LOL

Rustic Chic 2011

Needless to say,

I've been a slug.

Lazy.

Not a creative ounce in my bones.

Keeping the plants watered takes all my energy.
Slug.

April in Lubbock 2011

So while I'm longing for cooler temps,

And no new table in sight,

I thought I'd share some previous

tablescape escapades.

Wisteria 2011

And I'm praying you won't be bored.

I'm just sorry I've neglected this blog for so long.

So bad of me huh?
Slug.

Breaking the Fast 2011

But, I do have a brand new table planned for next week!
Well I hope.
Hoping cause I need some flowers.
Hoping.

A Black and White Affair

I'm hoping that the weekend will cooperate.

Cooler temps please, please.

Flowers to be had.

Inspired by Blue

And although I haven't set a table,

I have completed my set of Coalport Athlone blue dishes and Waterford Clarendon wine hocks,

via eBay of course.

A Calm Welcome 2013

And I was the lucky and most happy winner
of a set of gorgeous Noritake Piedmont accent plates.
Cannot wait to set that table!
Thank you Noritake!!!

Paper Roses and Lace 2012

And thanks to my friend Cherry Kay from the gorgeous Entertaining Women blog,
I was able to snag 10 Mottahedeh Musee des Arts pots de creme.
Yep, one more table with these...

Tribute to Mothers Everywhere 2012

So please come back again,
soon.
I know the dog days of summer
will soon be behind us.
Are you longing for Fall, too?

Garden Party 2011

Thank you so much for sticking with me.
Thank you for inspiring me.
Come visit Tablescape Thursdays and Cuisine Kathleen with me!!