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Santa Fe Modern Shaking it Up in New Mexico
Santa Fe architecture is a perennial favorite and an old standby. It's just part of living here. It's likely, however, that Santa Fe wouldn't look like Santa Fe if the preservationist "Historic Styles Ordinance" hadn't been passed in 1957. The ordinance draws a line around the historic downtown area in the city and dictates that all buildings within this 300 acre area adhere to certain design guidelines. If it's in Santa Fe, it's gotta look Santa Fe.
Looking Santa Fe
Pueblo revival and territorial revival styles are at the heart of the ordinance which favors vigas and canals, low flat roofs, earth toned faux-dobe, portals, and white window and door pediments. And while there's a lot to be said for looking Santa Fe, the ordinance has been controversial since the day it was born. Critics say the rules have kept the majority of Santa Fe buildings from moving into the present and embracing the best of what modern style and architecture have to offer. They say that it's effectively erased the evolving architectural history of the downtown core. They say it lacks character. Rather than applause for the role the ordinance has played in propagating a distinctive Santa Fe style, you'll hear nothing but cries of "suffocating" and "backward" from this camp.
Looking Santa Fe With a Twist
Regardless of the bickering, the 400 year old city has marched ahead into the modern age as surely as any other American city. Lifestyles have changed, tastes have changed and people have continued to flock to Santa Fe for all of the things that make it a beautiful place to live. In spite of the strictest preservationists, Santa Fe has managed to develop new architectural style that marries Adobe Pueblo with Modernism and roots them both firmly in the present.
We call it Santa Fe Modern and it's emerged as naturally from the landscape of New Mexico as any clay brick adobe house ever did. Taking cues from Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie houses which were also built with clear horizons, giant skies and extreme temperatures in mind, Santa Fe modern is a perfect meeting of history and modern lifestyle. Reminiscent of the traditional Santa Fe style, but without the frou frou, Santa Fe modern is distinguished by clean lines, great use of light and shadow, dramatic angles and heavy use of stone. You'll see lots of polished concrete in these buildings. Like the adobe homes that came before them, Santa Fe modern makes creative use of local materials. The color palette still contains plenty of earth tones but this style isn't shy. You'll also see buildings that take their colors from the brilliant Santa Fe sky, reminding us that blue, cobalt and crimson are desert colors too.
No Apologies
Though it's unlikely the downtown core will be overtaken by a modern aesthetic any day soon, in the the areas that surround the historic district we're seeing a new style emerge. For those that love the look of Santa Fe but also love modern architecture, Santa Fe Modern is a truly exciting regional style that acknowledges where it comes from while making no apologies for being a product of the present.
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Santa Belly $17.98 Don't Leave the North Pole without your Belly! Santa wouldn't dare leave home without his belly and neither should you. A Santa costume is only complete when you have all the necessary quality accessories like this suit stuffer. Turn anyone into the jolly old man we all know and love by wearing this lightweight stuffer under any Santa suit costume. Made of red tricot. Washable. Perfect for the professional Santa. Stomach pouch, perfect for stuffing various size pillows in. One size fits most Santas. Santa Suit costumes and accessories from Century Novelty are perfect for any Christmas event. Put on our authentic Santa costumes for instant fun at your Christmas party or bring Holiday cheer to the mall as everyone's favorite jolly old elf. Part of Holidays > Christmas > Costumes & Santa Hats > Santa Suit Accessories |
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Waterford Santa in Armchair Snowglobe $75 "The perfect addition to your holiday d?cor, the Waterford Santa in Armchair Snowglobe is a great way to celebrate the season with the beauty of Waterford Crystal. This beautiful snowglobe features Santa resting in an armchair. The base is designed to look like an antique wooden chest. The Waterford Santa in Armchair Snowglobe measures 6 Inches in height. " |
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Santa Suit Stuffer $26.98 Don't Leave the North Pole without your Belly! Santa wouldn't dare leave home without his belly and neither should you. A Santa costume is only complete when you have all the necessary quality accessories like this suit stuffer. Turn anyone into the jolly old man we all know and love by wearing this lightweight stuffer under any Santa suit costume. Made of red tricot and stuffed with poly batting. Washable. Perfect for the professional Santa. Spot tacked to insure a full shape. One size fits most Santa's. Made in the USA Santa Suit costumes and accessories from Century Novelty are perfect for any Christmas event. Put on our authentic Santa costumes for instant fun at your Christmas party or bring Holiday cheer to the mall as everyone's favorite jolly old elf. Part of Holidays > Christmas > Costumes & Santa Hats > Santa Suit Accessories |
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Deluxe Velveteen Santa Suit $186.96 You can be the Santa that saves Christmas by turning all those young skeptics into true believers. The Deluxe Velveteen Santa Suit will make it easy to do. This fabulous Santa Suit includes a lined jacket with a zipper front and elastic back, pants with pockets, a hat, belt with buckle and boot tops. All you will need to add is a hearty and convincing ho, ho, ho and the magic of Christmas will be saved for another year. With a professional Santa Suit like this every child who meets you will believe that you are the real Santa Claus. Lesser suits might pass you off as one of Santa's helpers but the Velveteen Santa Suit has a special quality that children expect of Santa. This is a suit you can wear again and again to keep the magic alive for years to come. Any items that are not mentioned in this description are not included with the Deluxe Velveteen Santa Suit. Color: As Shown Condition: New |
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Flannel Santa Costume $29.95 With this Flannel Santa Costume you can become the famous gift giver! Flannelette Santa Suit is made of brushed polyester knit. This one of a kind Santa costume makes you feel like a real Santa and the kids are sure to like you. This costume comes with a hat, wig & beard set, fur trimmed jacket with black closure, pants, belts with 4" buckle and fur trimmed boot tops. Santa bag, glasses, shoes and gloves not included. Gender: Male Age: Adult Occasion: Christmas Size: One Size Fits Most Color: Red and White Material: Blend Condition: New |
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Premier Santa Suit $89.99 Made of luxurious silky smooth "seal" trimmed in thick white fox-fur like fabric. Includes: Jacket, pants, hat, boot tops, and Santa belt. |
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Premier Santa Suit in Xlarge $109.99 Made of luxurious silky smooth "seal" trimmed in thick white fox-fur like fabric. Includes: Jacket, pants, hat, boot tops, and Santa belt |
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BUT SANTA, I DON'T LIKE COAL Funny Oval Ornament by CafePress $12.5 BUT SANTA I DON'T LIKE COAL. THE NAUGHTY BABY POUT, OHHH WHAT A DARLING ORNAMENT. WILL LOOK SO AWESOME ON YOUR TREE. Funny Oval Ornament Instantly accessorize bare wall-space with our Oval Ornament. Makes great room or office accessories, fun favors for birthday parties, wedding or baby shower Ornaments, or adding a unique, special touch to gift-wrapped packages. Comes with its own festive |
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Deluxe Santa Gloves $4.98 Don't Leave the North Pole without Gloves Santa wouldn't dare leave home without his gloves and neither should you. A Santa costume is only complete when you have all the necessary quality accessories like these gloves. Made of polyester. The snap closure keeps the glove in place so no skin is exposed. One size fits most Santa's. Don't forget your gloves, or you might be surprised by how many kids can identify someone by their skin. Santa Suit costumes and accessories from Century Novelty are perfect for any Christmas event. Put on our authentic Santa costumes for instant fun at your Christmas party or bring Holiday cheer to the mall as everyone's favorite jolly old elf. Part of Holidays > Christmas > Costumes & Santa Hats > Santa Suit Accessories |
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Santa Boots (10 11) $49.95 Don't Leave the North Pole without your Boots! Santa wouldn't dare leave home without his boots and neither should you. A Santa costume is only complete when you have all the necessary quality accessories like this. 18" tall black Santa boots. Boots zip up the side. Boots are trimmed with a luxurious white fur cuff. Men's shoe size 10 11. Santa Suit costumes and accessories from Century Novelty are perfect for any Christmas event. Put on our authentic Santa costumes for instant fun at your Christmas party or bring Holiday cheer to the mall as everyone's favorite jolly old elf. Part of Holidays > Christmas > Costumes & Santa Hats > Santa Suit Accessories |
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Ms. Santa Adult Costume $52.96 This costume is an excellent alternative to the traditional Santa! Ms. Santa is looking good and ready to deliver a few presents of her own. Highlighting this outfit are some plaid accents, to draw attention to your best features and giving the traditional Christmas Look a little extra depth and color. Of course, you'll get a fuzzy Santa hat to go with the belted dress, completing the look with a bit of flirty yet traditional flair. This costume could be Santa's wife, daughter, or perhaps even a new take on the old elf himself! If Santa Claus looked like this, she'd certainly have some very different requests for gifts! In addition to being a perfect standalone costume, the Ms. Santa ensemble compliments traditional Santa outfits as either a sexy Ms. Claus, or perhaps a particularly naughty helper elf. Perfect for those naughty Christmas office parties! Color: As Shown Care Instructions: SPOT CLEAN Condition: New |
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Adult Mrs. Santa Dress $169.97 In our Mrs. Santa Dress Costume, you will feel like it's Christmas every day. This full-length dresswill have every Santa wanting to be at your side. The dress is trimmed with white fur, sequins & po mpoms. Also features a mop style cap & |
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Imperial Santa Suit $199.99 Imperial Santa Suit Imperial Lux-Seal Santa suit trimmed in thick white fox-like fur fabric. Zipper front openings. Includes: Jacket, pants, hat, boot tops, and belt. Picture same as above standard Imperial Suit. |