Do I *have* to like pastels, howling coyote pendants and indian feathers if I want to move to New Mexico? (Santa Fe: living, restaurants)

[Mike Horrell]

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

Another question: Are the inhabitants of New Mexico as sarcastic as people say?

Geez, buddy.. whatta you think?

[karmathecat]

To quote myself : "Actually, I don't know ANYONE who has their home decorated that way. Most people I know have the odd ristra or small NA/SW piece around the house, but I have yet to be in a pastel, howling coyote, Indian feathered, dreamcatcher home yet. "

Should I go onto the Maine forum and ask if everyone has their home decorated in a nautical theme with lighthouses and craggy sea captains?

[songinthewind7]

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

Another question: Are the inhabitants of New Mexico as sarcastic as people say?

The most sarcastic bunch of people I've ever seen in my life.

Seriously, I'm not sure what you're really talking about.
I like dreamcatchers, wolves and the like but if you don't, so be it. Live your life the way you want.

[chilegal]

You can have your house decorated any way you want. Who cares? Its up to you.

But really this group are fun loving friends.

[UsernameBen]

Sheesh, thanks for the warm welcome...uh...guess I'm not invited into the circle of friends huh?
Shame.

BTW, nowhere in my post did I ask how people decorated their homes.

[chilegal]

Originally Posted by UsernameBen

Sheesh, thanks for the warm welcome...uh...guess I'm not invited into the circle of friends huh?
Shame.

come join us and welcome to the group. If you read any of the fire in Timberon thread you will see how caring we are.

[UsernameBen]

Thanks chilegal.

[karmathecat]

"BTW, nowhere in my post did I ask how people decorated their homes...."

The things you've mentioned are things I have typically seen as home decorations.
I'm not sure how else you mean that these things could be used?

[UsernameBen]

Originally Posted by songinthewind7

Seriously, I'm not sure what you're really talking about.
I like dreamcatchers, wolves and the like but if you don't, so be it. Live your life the way you want.

Somewhere along the line my message must have been muddied.

Let me correct that.

I'm not asking for permission to decorate my house to my liking.
Or even how you've decorated yours.

Sorry for the confusion, what I'm wondering is do your public spaces, restaurants and/or public buildings prominently display these emblems.


Like this mural on the Santa Fe Hostel...which is pretty...but again has that distinctive (pastel-ish) softness and round lines.

And I'm pretty sure there are some feathers on there somewhere.

Or this:


Or this, again from Santa Fe:


Again, no problem if you like this stuff.
Thats awesome. Great. I'm just wondering is it all over the place as I haven't been 'all over the place' in New Mexico yet.

[JDTH]

I wish I had another home to decorate. You have some great ideas Ben! I already have two filled with Native American art. Where do you come up with these ideas?