I'm currently working with the web designer for my new site! I'm not positive when the migration of this blog will happen over to Wordpress, but it will likely be soon.
xoxo Sarah
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Quick update...
Hey, everyone!
Just a quick update-I'm still working with my web designer, and I'll still be migrating my blog over to Wordpress.
She's also working on a new logo for me--I love what she's come up with so far!
We recently moved into a new house and have been super busy unpacking, so I haven't been around online much.
I'll keep you posted when I know more!
xoxo Sarah
Just a quick update-I'm still working with my web designer, and I'll still be migrating my blog over to Wordpress.
She's also working on a new logo for me--I love what she's come up with so far!
We recently moved into a new house and have been super busy unpacking, so I haven't been around online much.
I'll keep you posted when I know more!
xoxo Sarah
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Z is for Zia @AprilA2Z #AtoZChallenge
The Zia Sun Symbol is commonly seen around New Mexico, even on their state flag. But where did it come from?
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| New Mexico's state flag, Picture from Wikipedia |
The Zia people are an indigenous tribe, and they currently live on the Zia Pueblo outside of Albuquerque.
The sun is considered a sacred symbol, and the Zia symbol design reflects the tribe's philosophy of harmony of all things in the universe.
There are four rays in four directions on the Zia Sun Symbol, meant to show the four points on the compass, four seasons of the year, the four seasons of life (childhood, youth, middle age, old age), and the four sacred obligations one must develop according to Zia belief (strong body, clear mind, pure spirit, and devotion to the welfare of others).
The state flag of New Mexico (pictured above) has the red Zia on a field of Spanish yellow, symbolizing both parts of the state's culture and heritage.
I hope you've enjoyed these little snippets of New Mexican information! I've learned a lot about my new home (though there's a lot more out there) and I can't wait to explore my new home state.
Happy A-Z-ing!
xoxo Sarah
Friday, April 29, 2016
Y is for Yucca @AprilA2Z #AtoZChallenge
New Mexico's state flower is the yucca, and has been officially since 1927.
There are about 40-50 species (including perennials, shrubs, and trees) and none are actually specified as the state flower.
They're pollinated by a specific moth that goes from flower to flower and deliberately transfers the pollen from the stamen of one to the stigma of another, then lays eggs in the flower. The moth's offspring eat some of the developing seeds when they hatch.
Pretty cool, huh?
xoxo Sarah
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| Yucca Flower Photo by DM on Flickr |
They're pollinated by a specific moth that goes from flower to flower and deliberately transfers the pollen from the stamen of one to the stigma of another, then lays eggs in the flower. The moth's offspring eat some of the developing seeds when they hatch.
Pretty cool, huh?
xoxo Sarah
Thursday, April 28, 2016
X is for Explora! @AprilA2Z #AtoZChallenge
One of the most fun museums I've ever been to has to be Explora! (yes, it has exclamation points in its name), located on the west side of Albuquerque.
It's an interactive museum--all of the exhibits are things you can touch and play with.
Most of the topics are science and technology, and the different exhibits are fun to play with.
Want to learn about aerodynamics first-hand? Try and float various items on a stream of air!
Sound waves? Light? Gravity? Learn about all of these while interacting with objects and instruments.
Even better, Explora! has special events like Adult Night. If you've ever been to a science museum and watched kids play with the children's exhibits, trying hard not to move them out of the way and play with the exhibits yourself, you're in luck--this is exactly what it's for. We had a blast making giant bubbles and playing with blocks without worrying we were going to get kicked out.
If you want to have a fun day out, I totally recommend checking out Explora!
xoxo Sarah
It's an interactive museum--all of the exhibits are things you can touch and play with.
Most of the topics are science and technology, and the different exhibits are fun to play with.
Want to learn about aerodynamics first-hand? Try and float various items on a stream of air!
Sound waves? Light? Gravity? Learn about all of these while interacting with objects and instruments.
Even better, Explora! has special events like Adult Night. If you've ever been to a science museum and watched kids play with the children's exhibits, trying hard not to move them out of the way and play with the exhibits yourself, you're in luck--this is exactly what it's for. We had a blast making giant bubbles and playing with blocks without worrying we were going to get kicked out.
If you want to have a fun day out, I totally recommend checking out Explora!
xoxo Sarah
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
W is for Watermelon @AprilA2Z #AtoZChallenge
Sandia, in Spanish, translates to "watermelon". So, the pretty Sandia Mountains are really the Watermelon Mountains.
Because, at sunset, the Sandias turn a lovely pink shade in the fading light. Sorry I don't have a picture of it (it only lasts a minute or two, and I'm often not near my phone), but here's a great shot of the mountains.
Why the odd name?
Because, at sunset, the Sandias turn a lovely pink shade in the fading light. Sorry I don't have a picture of it (it only lasts a minute or two, and I'm often not near my phone), but here's a great shot of the mountains.
xoxo Sarah
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Bonus V: Valency Genis Art @AprilA2Z #AtoZChallenge @Valency
So I decided to do this extra post because my friend, Valency, is a talented artist and because she lives in New Mexico, it's perfect for my A-Z Challenge theme!
Valency got her BFA degree at the University of New Mexico, and has been creating what she calls vegan taxidermy ever since. Her extraordinary pieces resemble, well, decapitated Dr. Seuss creatures, and each one is lovingly crafted to find their forever home. Some of her creations have gone to people from Pixar, and even Vincent Price's daughter took one home!
She recently had a very successful show in Chicago, and I know she's creating new creatures for some upcoming events. If you like her work, she ships all over the world.
Before I link to some pics of her amazing work, Valency can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ValencyArt/
And on Instagram and Twitter as @Valency
xoxo Sarah
Valency got her BFA degree at the University of New Mexico, and has been creating what she calls vegan taxidermy ever since. Her extraordinary pieces resemble, well, decapitated Dr. Seuss creatures, and each one is lovingly crafted to find their forever home. Some of her creations have gone to people from Pixar, and even Vincent Price's daughter took one home!
She recently had a very successful show in Chicago, and I know she's creating new creatures for some upcoming events. If you like her work, she ships all over the world.
Before I link to some pics of her amazing work, Valency can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ValencyArt/
And on Instagram and Twitter as @Valency
xoxo Sarah
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