How to Paint Brick

Do you have brick in your property that you’re considering painting? Did you know that it should be handled differently than painting other surfaces? Read more via the link below:

PHOTO: Cloud Beam and Virga by Ed MacKerrow

I absolutely love this photo of a crepuscular ray lighting up a patch of virga set against the Jemez Mountains. Just breathtaking! Image by Ed MacKerrow. InLightofNature.com

Other Desert Cities from the New Mexico Actors Lab

Don’t miss the closing show of the New Mexico Actors Lab’s season – the Pulitzer-nominee OTHER DESERT CITIES by Jon Robin Baitz! Running from October 28 – November 14, this play tells the story of a family with differing political views coming together for a Christmas reunion when one member announces she will publish a … Read more

Eldorado Studio Tour

The 29th annual Eldorado Studio Tour is this weekend, October 23rd and 24th! With over 100 artists participating, this studio tour boasts the largest number of artist and artisan participants in New Mexico. Mediums represented include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, glass, jewelry, paper and printmaking, photography, digital art, fiber and wearable art, woodworking, mixed media, … Read more

All-Natural Hot Springs

If you need to relax and experience some calm then how about going for a soak in the wilderness? New Mexico is blessed with some of the finest hot springs to be found anywhere. There are beautiful springs that can be reached at the end of a long hike in the wilderness, or even some … Read more

Fall 2021 Design Trends

Curious what the design trends for right now are? How about trying a nature-inspired makeover, or indulging in the bold shade of mustard yellow, or adding punch with statement-making mirrors? Here are 8 trends to consider to transform your home: https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/fall-2021-design-trends-and-how-to-get-the-looks/?fbclid=IwAR1AHq6UCeQzMPRUEPq2VwsPQK4epOl77kJMJBK_mncP1oXX5u8OyTewoMw&CID=SOC_FACEBOOK_Realtor.com_Social

PHOTO: Colors on the Rio Grande by Geraint Smith

This capture of fall colors reflected in the Rio Grande perfectly exemplifies the visual experience of Northern New Mexico: dramatic, stunning, and gorgeous. Image by Geraint Smith. www.geraintsmith.com

Visiting the Randall Davey Audubon Center

In my favorite park/outdoor space series, the Randall Davey Audubon Center is a gem to visit. Located in town at the end of Upper Canyon Trail, the Center includes 135 aces of beautiful scenery bordered by National Forest and Santa Fe River Watershed land. It boasts 190 species of birds that can be seen on … Read more

Galisteo Studio Tour – October 16th & 17th

The Galisteo Studio Art Tour is a wonderful way to revel in the tail end of autumn before the snow flurries fly. Open this weekend from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, enjoy the beautiful landscape as you drive from one artist’s studio to the next. Offerings include photography, paintings, pottery, ceramic art, jewelry and more. … Read more

PHOTO: Clearing Storm at Sunset by Ed MacKerrow

Do the cloudscapes and the sublime light of Northern New Mexico ever get old? No. They are gasp-worthy each and every time I am lucky enough to catch them! Image by Ed MacKerrow. InLightofNature.com