Although surrounded by gorgeous natural beauty, I can see why Georgia O'Keeffe also wanted to paint the clean lines and contrasting colors of New Mexican architecture under the bright New Mexico sun.


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I recently visited New Mexico, and wow is it beige. But I really like beige, and I also like turquoise, enchiladas and Georgia O'Keeffe, so it was a terrific place to finally see.


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i loves me some old crusty buildings and kitchy signs, and seattle was abound with 'em, with some swell nature and native and public art in between, and the greatest store i'd ever been.  i'd move there if my damn hair didn't turn to soggy spaghetti every time it drizzles.

bus stop roof in pioneer square
 
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listening to the decemberists this weekend, despite the name, reminded me of our trip to vermont this fall, where i bought their newest release at a cool shop in the cool town of burlington.


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