Posted By venita on August 1, 2008

Yesterday turned out to be a wonderful day.  It started out bit stressful.  An 8 am with my manager, to talk about the company’s restructuring, writing my blog and other various notes, then off to up load the files via the slowest wireless network in history, and finally off to FedEx/Kinko’s to finish cutting up my postcards.  I have to say the morning was stressful, and just like hard work.  And all of sudden my phone rang and it was Neena. 

 

She asked if I would like to go to the Traveler’s Market, which focuses on Ethno-Centric art, textiles, and jewelry from all over the world.  It is at the DeVargas Center on Paseo de Peralta.   I said sure!  She picked me up at Kinko’s and we were on our way.  It was a sensory overload of color and textures.  I was at first overwhelmed and then in awe of the amazing collections and works.  The place was designed to give people a place to show and sell their work and collections from Afghanistan, India, Thailand, and many more exotic locations.  Neena introduced me to her dear friend Pam who creates jewelry from exotic woods, old fossilized bones, and abalone antique buttons.  She also creates shrines that are called messengers.  And each shrine has a story to tell.  Her aurora and warmth were soothing, thoughtful, and insightful.  She is not on the web and doesn’t use any technology.  She is amazing.

 

Neena left me to walk around the market.  I had an epiphany while I stood in the market; I realized that the textiles used in the space were perfect for what I wanted my booth to emanate at the show this weekend.  Neena and Pam helped select the fabrics that I will use.  They are warm gold tones, red, and taupes.   I will take pictures of my booth on Saturday. 

 

Then I realized that along with Neena, two of her friends were wearing these beautiful flowing clothes from Homefrocks.  It is a lovely shop off Old Santa Fe Trail.  The clothes are eco-friendly, hand dyed linens and silks that are beautiful and comfortable tunics, dresses, jackets, pants, and bags.  Nancy, the owner, allowed me to try on a beautiful skirt from her Spring ’09 collection.  Her clothes are very cool!!

 

Once we left Nancy’s place we headed out to Neena’s sweet house up above Santa Fe to meet her husband, dogs, and new cat.  The land here is so lush and colorful.  I was expecting much more arid environment like Colorado.  Neena said that allot of the greenery was due to the significant amount of rain they had experienced this summer.  We then drove back into town and had dinner at Jinja Bar & Bistro.  It is an Asian fusion restaurant.  The rice paper wrapped salmon, Pad Thai noodles, and Thai red curry shrimp are great.  And we talked for almost three hours.  I can’t say how kind and peaceful Neena and her friends are.  They are like Goddesses.  I was so blessed to spend the afternoon with her.  If I went home today, I would have had a wonderful trip. 

Neena returned me to the hotel and we said our goodbyes.  I then got a call from my friend Nancy Anderson.  I met her and her friends at The Shed near the Plaza.  I am so excited that they are here.  We are going to hang out today.  No matter what, this has been a good trip…

Category: Road Trips, Shows
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