Blogs by Greta Chapin McGill
Greta is an artist, writer and renaissance woman
Topic: Santa Fe Fashion and Style
If one is lucky, one reaches a point in life where change takes hold. In my life it happened when my children arrived at a magical moment. They no longer needed me to be the baker of bread, the taxi service or their personal sideline cheerleader. They needed me to give them the wisdom of a life well lived and I needed to reconnect with that life
I loaded my SUV, affectionately known as “Ms.P”, with everything important for an epic journey and I came to Santa Fe. I traded my 150 pairs of city stilettos, for pink hiking boots. Sketchbooks, pastels, pens and books took the place of lunches with the girls, making fried chicken for the entire football team, and answering the never ending question “what’s for dinner?”
Equipped with water, music and new sunglasses I drove across the country stopping where I pleased. I visited a working salt mine in Kansas, taking the miners elevator 600 feet down into the darkness with my 80 year old Aunt T. Gazed leisurely at Virginia, West Virginia, Texas, and St. Louis, the trip of a lifetime, the one I had been dreaming of. I finally stopped at a place of grace and beauty called Santa Fe.
My eyes are wide with the energy of an amazing city with an eclectic mix of art and culture. From visions of the beginning of time at Bandelier to the mix of personalities on any afternoon in the Plaza, Santa Fe is undeniably fascinating. I want see every corner and experience every moment of this city. Make it my own. Life holds a miracle everyday.
I promise you’ll always find something new, interesting and different in my blog, with a taste of my own flavor and style. The door is open, the lights are on, and adventure is calling. Santa Fe; I am ready to look in every corner of your space, write about it, paint it and live it.
You are invited along for my personal renaissance. Come with me as I explore my new space and discover the art, music, literature, and love of Santa Fe, The City Different
May 28, 2013 at 2:37 PM
"There they were, hanging happily in the wind in the Stephensplatz. Dream catchers of all sizes and colors."
May 20, 2013 at 11:25 AM
"The continent awaits like a new pair of shoes fresh from the box begging to be worn."
April 23, 2013 at 9:44 AM
‘Project Runway’: The Water Lily Blossoms at Lincoln Center Finale
April 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM
Project Runway: Fashion is Art
'Congratulations to Patricia Michaels. The Lady From Taos is going to NY Fashion Week'
April 1, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Patricia Michaels Continues to Make the Cut on ‘Project Runway’
"My heart is with the Lady from Taos Pueblo"
March 27, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Project Runway Season 11 Episode 9: ‘Spring Look’
"I want a win for the lovely lady from Taos"
March 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM
Project Runway Season 11 Episode 8: ‘Thunder From Down Under’
"Come on designers, 'make it work'"
March 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Local ‘Project Runway’ Contestant Patricia Michaels Takes Another Step Towards Fashion Week
"I have a great feeling about Michaels's chances for showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week so keep watching!"
February 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Drama Heats Up for Hometown Hero on ‘Project Runway’
"...I am rooting for the ever surprising, never boring and always unique Patricia Michaels"
February 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM
Taos Pueblo Designer Patricia Michaels Continues to Shine on ‘Project Runway’
"Patricia Micheals is a fashion force and as a hometown girl she deserves the entire community to raise a cheer and root her on"
January 31, 2013 at 1:25 PM
Above the Fray: Taos Pueblo Fashion Designer Makes Impression on ‘Project Runway’
"Taos Pueblo's own couture fashion designer is making national and international waves as an innovative designer on the popular award-winning reality series."
January 2, 2013 at 1:00 PM
"The commitment to create is the only great love in the creative life..."
December 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM
"What does one wear on a outing to the moon?"
October 22, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Dance Review: ‘Walking at the Edge of Water’
" 'Walking at the Edge of Water'...is a sensual feast for eyes and a balm for the spirit"
August 20, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Fashion Heat: The Sartorial Splendor of Native American Clothing Design
"As an unabashed fashion junkie, I was impressed with the attention to detail, color and compliance with tradition..."
July 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM
John Lennon’s Artwork in Santa Fe
"The exhibition was also a testimony to one of the great iconic love affairs of all time"
June 26, 2012 at 3:11 PM
Bullying Awareness: The Santa Fe Mountain Center’s Black and White Party
"This was one of the most elegant, well-organized and fun social events of the 2012 summer season"
June 14, 2012 at 12:37 PM
The Matra Diva: The Iconic Frances Davis
"Frances Davis is much more than the ex-wife of Miles Davis"
