Open the Gate

I'm finally able to post my photos by using a library in my new, temporary neighborhood; since I arrived last Monday, I've had nothing but problems using my laptop so I'm learning patience.  Come with me through this gate to my Santa Fe blog for the next few weeks, and I'll show you photos that indicate clearly why I love it here!!

Scary, isn't it?!

Baskets, Here and There

This beautiful basket was one of many sold at St. Kate's summer Art Fair. It will be interesting to see if any that I find in Santa Fe, New Mexico has similar features.

New or Old?

The tricylce looks like an antique, doesn't it?  Don't be fooled.  You can buy one of these at any of Michael's Craft shops, but the cart upon which the crates of flowers rest, definitely is an antique.

Cushioned Bench

We've been browsing around in this narrow passageway on Selby Avenue near the corner of Snelling for a few days now so I think we'd better rest a bit on this nicely cushioned bench.

Another little corner in the narrow passageway.

PS. I'm winging my way to Santa Fe, New Mexico for two weeks, but until I get settled, I'll be posting here.  I'll let you know when I start blogging from there...in a few days.  Stay tuned!

Sun and Shadow

The delightful narrow passageway I showed you last Friday has many twists and turns with a surprise around several corners.  This lovely little garden is one of them. I don't think it's an imaginary garden, but it might have real toads in it.

Camera Critters-Meet Norman

My granddaughter's summer camp has a number of animals: horses, cows, goats, and more, but the children's hands-down favorite is this small calf: meet Norman.  To meet more camera critters posted by bloggers from around the world, click here.

A Real Find!

Recently I have been interested in a friend's quest for wedding attire for her mother-of-the-groom gown and hat. The  wedding party and guests have been asked to wear Victorian vintage clothing, which requires some skillful shopping to find. I hadn't gone to the corner of Selby and Snelling Avenues for sometime, but I know that several vintage clothing shops are thriving there.  Much to my surprise the entire corner has been rejuvenated, and while I was going from store to store, having the time of my life, I discovered several little cobblestone passageways that are in the process of being refurbished.  While I'm waiting for the grand opening of the shop featuring Paris fashions (be still my heart) in a few more days, I'll post more photos from this delightful area.

Patterns

There is no bridge over troubled waters here on St. Kate's campus!  This lovely little bridge leads to an even lovelier little island where one can sit on a bench to watch the ducks and turtles frolic in the water. Come join me!

Meet Lee, the Potter

Lee is another Minnesotan who showed her pieces at the Art Fair on St. Kate's campus last Sunday. Beautiful pieces, aren't they?