NM — SHOPPING GUIDE

A few of GuestLife's favorite places to shop arranged by city.

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• ALBUQUERQUE

ACCESSORIES

Ooh! Aah! Jewelry
Nob Hill Shopping Center
110 Amherst S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 265-7170
Walk into a world of pure treasure. Visit Ooh! Aah! Jewelry and delight yourself with bold gold, timeless silver, hip handbags, and great gifts. Whether you love rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings or watches, there is something for all the women and men in your life. Become inspired at Ooh! Aah! Jewelry with simple beauty, divine design, and as always, affordable style.

• DURANGO, COLORADO

SERVICES

1887 Catering, A Strater Catering Company
The Historic Strater Hotel
699 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
(866) 710-5068, (970) 375-7124
1887 is dedicated to the fine art of entertaining. Combining 40 years of food and beverage experience, our catering team specializes in creating memorable events in private homes and in other unique Durango, Colorado venues. Our culinary artists create fresh and unique works daily using the freshest local ingredients. We would love to create a customized menu especially for you. Make your next event a part of history. Complete menus available online.

• RED RIVER

SPORTING GOODS, APPAREL, HOME

All Seasons Sports & Gifts Inc
600 W. Main St., Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-2308, (800) 686-3486
Established in 1970, All Seasons Sports continues to provide the finest and largest selection of ski & snowboard equipment, clothing and accessories for all your winter needs. Casual women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, fine and unusual home and garden gifts as well as local crafts provide shopping at its best.

• SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO

NATIVE AMERICAN GOODS

Cottonwood Trading Post
San Ildefonso Pueblo
35 Odo Po, Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-1453
Nestled in the beautiful Río Grande Valley of New Mexico is the Cottonwood Trading Post at San Ildefonso Pueblo. It’s truly a unique destination. San Ildefonso Pueblo is the home of world-renown potter Maria Martinez, and her outstanding legacy resonates to this day. When visiting our Pueblo, stop by the Pueblo Museum, the Pueblo Shops, and the Famous Historic Cottonwood Trading Post at San Ildefonso Pueblo, open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunbeam Indian Arts
San Ildefonso Pueblo
RR 5 Box 304 A, Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 455-7132
Sunbeam Indian Arts is located in the world-renown San Ildefonso Pueblo — a family legacy of potters who continue to produce some of the finest Pueblo pottery. Barbara Gonzales, owner of the family shop, is the great granddaughter of internationally recognized Maria and Julian Martinez of San Ildefonso Pueblo. Barbara’s husband Robert and their sons — Cavan, Aaron, Brandan, and Derek — are all accomplished potters, each adding his unique style and creativity. Sunbeam Indian Arts is open year-round.

• SANTA FE

APPAREL/ACCESSORIES

The Golden Eye
115 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(800) 784-0038
Norah Pierson has been breaking the rules all her life and her jewelry is no exception. Anticipating many contemporary trends, she has won numerous awards in the past 35 years. Norah calls her style of jewelry design “ancient futurism.” Her love of color translates into exotic color combinations with gemstones and high-karat gold. Several other talented jewelry artists join Norah, including Julie Rauschenberger, Devta Doolan, and Gaia Pelikan. The Golden Eye is located just off the Plaza.

Gold House
218 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(across from the Inn and Spa at Loretto)
(505) 986-8096
Gold House is your Santa Fe source for the finest in diamonds and jewelry, including the latest designs from Stefan Hafner, Bellarri, Bibigì, Luca Carate, and Piero Milano; watches from Versace, Raymond Weil, Movado, Saint Honoré, TechnoMarine, Longines, Franck Muller, and Jacob & Company; historic and contemporary pueblo pottery featuring the works of Maria Martinez, Margaret Tafoya, and Frogwoman and art glass from world-renowned artists and leading luxury brands. A collection of Santa Fe’s finer things! Located across from historic Loretto Chapel.

Kowboyz
531 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-1256
After a 20-year colorful success in Los Angeles, Kowboyz has relocated to Santa Fe. The store has more than 5,000 pairs of happily used, new, and vintage boots for men, women, and kids. A short walk from the Plaza, Kowboyz is located in the historical Guadalupe district across from the old train depot. Prices for boots start at $99, plus old cowboy shirts, hats, jackets as well as women’s skirts for $10. Also: vintage rock T-shirts, knickknacks, etc. Open daily 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Credit cards accepted.

Lucchese Boot Co.
203 W. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 820-1883, (800) 871-1883
Since 1883, Lucchese has provided the finest-quality, fashionable handmade Western footwear for men and women. We also have a large selection of American Heritage clothing, outerwear, belts, buckles, and silver accessories. Visit today and start living the legend.

Montecristi Custom Hat Works
322 McKenzie St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-9598
Custom hats starting at $350! After 30 years, Team Montecristi, led by legendary hatter and principal designer Milton Johnson, continues to innovate and dazzle. Following the acclaimed “Golf Hat #1” (reputed to take two strokes off your game), Montecristi introduced “Xtreme Opulence,” a 500X beaver/chinchilla blend, finished with a huge 18K concha hat band. Recently released, two super-fine Panamas from Mr. Johnson’s private collection, the rarity and beauty of which is a compelling justification for the $20,000 price tags.

Native Jackets
66 E. San Francisco St. Ste. 14, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-0005, (888) 420-0005
Native Jackets brings you the Indian trade blanket either as blanket or tailored into a unique jacket. We have the most extensive collection of antique (1880 to 1929) blankets for sale. These blankets have been used and loved by the Native people from the 1890s. We also bring you the finest contemporary Two Grey Hills rugs and some of the finest ever made. Ask about our own line, American Classic Trade Blankets. Pendleton Dealer.

Purple Sage
110 Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-0600
A colorful collection of American handcrafted goods. Step in and be delighted by hand-woven jackets and sweaters of all hues. Glass art in a variety of sizes and shapes to add color to your home; jewelry that will bedazzle and add the certain touch to any outfit; and a variety of U.S.-made clothing round out the selection. In addition to the handcrafted products, Purple Sage is a silver-level dealer for Pandora Jewelry.

Santa Fe Goldworks, Diamond Jewelers
• Plaza Galeria,
66 E. San Francisco St., # 3, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-4562, Fax (505) 983-4588
• Studio/Store,
811 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-6679
Discover Santa Fe Goldworks and the artistic tradition and quality craftsmanship of master goldsmith David Griego. A native of Santa Fe, Griego has spent more than 33 years in the design and creation of original Southwestern jewelry. He is renowned for his diamond rings incorporating gold, platinum, opals, and turquoise. Specialties include one-of-a-kind pieces. Griego also creates unique gold and sterling silver charms.

Spirit of the Earth
108 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-9558
Celebrating its 28th year, Spirit of the Earth has been the premier gallery boutique in Santa Fe for exquisite handmade clothing and jewelry. Located off the Plaza, a visit to the shop is like entering another world. Shimmering colors, dazzling jewels, and the sensuous textures of the clothes delight the senses. The shop features Tony Malmed’s sought-after jewelry creations in irresistible combinations of opals, tanzanites, diamonds, sugilite, moonstones, emeralds, and more.

Tierra Santa Fe
216 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-8480; Fax: (505) 982-8190
Tierra Santa Fe, located across from the Loretto Chapel, specializes in hand-woven, 100 percent wool textiles. This includes Zapotec rugs and merino wool blankets and bedspreads in the traditional serape style. We also do special orders and work with designers and decorators. Come in for that old welcoming Santa Fe style.

COLLECTABLES

Rio Bravo Trading Company
411 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-0230
There used to be places like Rio Bravo on the Plaza where trails and traders from Mexico and the East would meet. Step into the past for a lesson in “Cowboyography” and walk away with a piece of history. Rio Bravo is filled with cowboy and Indian collectibles: old pawn jewelry, historical pottery, hats, chaps, saddles, spurs, moccasins, rifles, drums, Navajo rugs, Western art, and other relics of the Old West — there’s a story behind everything and owner Randy Rodriguez is there to share his knowledge with you.

GIFTS

Guadalupe’s Fun Rubber Stamps
102 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-9862
Guadalupe’s Fun Rubber Stamps is a Santa Fe institution that has delighted visitors for nearly two decades. Home to Stampa Fe Art Stamps, Guadalupe’s is filled with an amazing assortment of rubber art stamps, you find stamps here that are found almost nowhere else. Specializing in Southwest images, we also carry a variety of other stamps and related stamping materials. The best Southwest scrapbook paper selection in town!

HOME DÉCOR

Heart of the Lotus Interiors
322 Montezuma Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(just off Guadalupe, near the Railyard)
(505) 989-1779
Heart of the Lotus Interiors is more than a furniture; it also features and art and home décor gallery not to be missed! The many one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces from around Asia exude a magical and sacred quality. The gallery includes a selection of unusual antique and contemporary furniture. The décor, art, jewelry, Tibetan artifacts exotic gifts, and more reflect owner Debbie Funfer’s 30 years of travel in Asia. The gallery is housed in a beautiful historical Victorian house and serves tea and cookies all day.

LUGGAGE

Le Bon Voyage
328 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(entrance in courtyard)
(505) 986-1260
With everything from computer cases to handbags and leather goods, Le Bon Voyage is Santa Fe’s premier luggage and travel store. The knowledgeable staff, plus more than 400 bags in stock — Briggs & Riley, Tumi, Eagle Creek, Travelpro, and Baggallini — ensure you will find the perfect bag for your next adventure. We also carry Swiss Army/Victorinox luggage. We feature clocks, hair dryers, adapter-converters, toiletry and cosmetic bags, and money belts. We are open seven days a week.

• TAOS

APPAREL/ACCESSORIES

Artwares Contemporary Jewelry
On Historic Taos Plaza, Taos, NM 87571
(800) 527-8850
From Tuscany to Taos, the finest in contemporary jewelry designs can be found here. For 26 years owner Ranee Malanga has turned her architectural acumen into assembling a collection of fine jewelry to please the most discerning buyer. The gallery features works of some of the world’s best-known jewelry designers: Alex Sepkus, John Hardy, Roberto Coin and Judith Ripka. Find a very special one-of-a-kind piece to add to your collection or purchase from one of our popular designer lines — all waiting for you at the architect of jewelers.

Blue Fish Clothing
1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87529
(at the Overland Ranch)
(575) 758-7474
We love working with you to create outfits you feel good in and about. We employ local artisans, have used organic cotton since 1995, and everything is sewn in the U.S.A. We typically work with clientele from around the world via e-mail or telephone, and for the lucky ones who can visit, we have two studio shops (one in Taos and the other in Frenchtown, N.J.) where you can see our variety of styles and colors, and find pieces that suit you best.

REAL ESTATE

Peter B. Fay, Real Estate, LLC
(575) 770-0457
Find your dream home or your investment property in breathtaking Taos. It is also enlightening to work with a Taos Realtor who understands the realities of relocating to Taos. Peter and his wife, Lesley, moved to Taos in 2000 and become intoxicated with the New Mexico magic. Taos is a great place to live and can be a wise place to invest. We provide exemplary real estate sales and related services based on the highest levels of trust, integrity, work ethic, and professionalism. Relax knowing that you have a partner looking out for your interests. Now, imagine yourself achieving your Taos real estate dreams.

SERVICES

Leslie B. Fay — Design and Color
(575) 770-2767, FAX (575) 737-0722
Lesley B. Fay is a breath of fresh air in the Taos design world. By combining interior design, color balancing, a little psychology, and Feng Shui, this interior design experience is an individual, insightful, nonthreatening journey into creating your personalized space. Self-taught, Lesley is not licensed as a designer or interior decorator, but a visit to her Web site demonstrates her design expertise. This basis of information provides a foundation to develop a plan of simple, creative action, followed by step-by-step implementation. Clients participate as much or as little as they like.

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