It’s a low key Christmas. Family is elsewhere and we can’t be, because when you are in retail, in a tourist destination, you don’t close your gallery and go away.
I love how the faralitos (what they are called in Santa Fe) line the pueblo architecture of the Inn at Loretto. This is the iconic Santa Fe Christmas shot, but I just took it with my iPhone, so it’s not all it could be. My hands were cold!
Some friends met us at the gallery at closing time last evening, and we went together to the Plaza Cafe, which has been there on the Plaza for more than 60 years. It was warm and crowded with locals, and we had a great little dinner – looking out the windows at the Plaza . . .
The city has outdone itself this year . . .
A crisp walk after dinner, and then home, because the fur children were waiting to hang their stockings, or maybe for their dinner.
Today is about RELAX!!!!
All my best wishes to all of you.
Merry Christmas, Jessica.
Merry Christmas Cousin. Love you!
Beautiful Lights. Looks like you have snow!!!
Merry Christmas to you. Lovely photos.
Santa Fe at Christmas is on my *bucket list* – having seen the farolitos there. In the meantime, your pix warm my heart and day. Thanks, Jessica!
Thank you for this lovely
holiday gift! Just beautiful and makes me long for SF! Have a wonderful time, rest and a magical New Year!
Merry Christmas!
health and happiness in the New Year!!!!!
Merry Christmas to you, too, Jessica. Old Town Plaza here in Albuquerque looks very much the same, with luminarias lining the sidewalks and buildings and porches and patios. it’s truly a lovely sight, thanks for sharing the SF version
Beautiful pics, sister! Miss you and love you lots! Are you SURE they’re not called “bag-a-ritos”? Merrrrry XMas!!!
Dear Jessica,
I so enjoyed the pictures. I only wish I could be in your beautiful city at this time of year. I read everything you post and enjoy it all.
Not much has changed on my end.
Much love,
Ann
Hello jessica and Merry Christmas from your friends in Austin! We have never been in Santa Fe at Christmas, but your photos make me long to go. Many years ago, before we knew you, we were there in October when it snowed about a foot, and it was surely magical. So quiet and peaceful and utterly beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful season.
Happy Holidays Jessica!!
Just LOVE the pics of Santa Fe at Christmas…. something about the glow & warmth of lights!!
Hope you two had a beautiful Christmas…that the New Year brings you good health….prosperity…..laughter & Joy!
Coming to Santa Fe! Have been the delighted student in several of your classes. Where is your gallery?
HI Lee,
Here’s the Google Maps for the gallery
http://tinyurl.com/nqbgclp
Love to have you come by. Please email me when you are going to be here – our January hours will be spotty.