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Where to Buy Jewelry in Santa Fe
In the center of downtown Santa Fe is a green plaza – the square. A row of merchants lines up in the northeast side of the plaza at the Palace of the Governors. But these aren’t just any merchants. Authentic Native American jewelry artisans set up and sell their silver jewelry in Santa Fe every day. Big silver cuffs cast from sandstone, elaborate crescent necklaces, and glittering silver rings inlaid with turquoise and onyx line the row. The Palace of the Governors is hands-down the best place to buy jewelry in Santa Fe. You know the jewelry is authentic Native American, because the merchants have to meet rigid qualifications to…
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Views from the Window Seat: Santa Fe Flight
Did you know that Santa Fe is at the highest altitude of any state capitol? Many people think it’s Denver, but Santa Fe is even higher up. I believe it. The mountains aren’t the only thing that leaves me breathless. Flying in to Santa Fe is always beautiful, if bittersweet this time. The occasion brought me and my extended family together to celebrate my grandmother, well, step-grandmother’s life. For this flight I flew in from on American Airlines. Similarly to United, American charges a small fee for checked baggage unless you are one of their elite fliers. I’m just a regular middle-class American, so baggage fees it is this year!…
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8 Adventures to Do on a Day in Manhattan
New York is a massively big city that you can find anything and everything to do it. What to decide on? My strategy when visiting a place is to pick one or two things that I really want to do, and then flow with whatever else comes my way. Here’s a list of a few fun things to do in the city the next time you’re there! Visit the Museum of Modern Art. Or any museum in New York for that matter. There are so many good ones! My favorite is the MoMA, followed by the MET, the Guggenheim, and Chelsea in general. Walk the Highline. Deena brought me on…
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Dumbo Flea Market Finds in Brooklyn
Everywhere I travel lately, I make a little ritual to pick up one piece of local jewelry as a souvenir for several reasons. For one, I love supporting local artists and bringing back a bit of local aesthetic to cherish. Also, a little decor is great but many souvenirs can be too bulky or tchotchky and clutter up the home. Plus, what women doesn’t need one more piece of jewelry to accessorize with? For my New York jewelry search, Deena brought me to Brooklyn, where we found some really interesting independent artists and shop owners AND the perfect piece of jewelry. Check out my Dumbo Flea Market Finds in Brooklyn:…
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5 Essential Eats in New York City
You may have heard New York referred to as Carb City, and for good reason! The easiest things to eat in New York are delicious bready foods that make you puffy. There are literally no fresh vegetables, and when you find them they cost three times as much as they would anywhere else. What to eat instead? Carbs. Carbs. And more carbs. Here are a few ideas for where and what to eat in New York: New York Pizza What to order: pizza slice, duh. This is really a great way to get your daily vegetables. Just put them on a pizza, right? Deena’s New York pizza tip: fold the…
