georgia

georgia o'keeffe was my first favorite artist... and so remains.  i admired her use of bold color, uncluttered canvases, and simple shapes right from the start.  i remember the first time that i saw one of her enormous canvases in real life.  we were walking down the stairs in the chicago art institute and the larger than life flowers stopped me in my tracks.  i couldn't believe i was looking at a real georgia o'keeffe painting... and it was over the stairway!

on our first trip to new mexico, mr. tribe and i fell in love with the rusty hills, clear blue sky, scrubby bushes, and adobe houses.  the colors just seemed so intense and clear.  the light was different.  my understanding of georgia's love for new mexico was complete.  years later we would make our home in new mexico.  exploring abiquiu's white rock formations and seeing an exhibit of georgia's work alongside andy warhol's in the little georgia o'keeffe museum will always stay with me.

lately, i've been mesmerized by peeks inside georgia's homes via georgia o'keeffe and her houses and georgia o'keeffe at ghost ranch.  it is hard to believe that these pictures were taken sixty years ago.  the furniture comes straight out of design within reach, and it made me smile to see a chemex on her table in 1960.  subtle shifts occur in her homes over the years... black furniture receives white denim slipcovers... alexander girard pillows add a touch of color (i didn't realize until now that he lived in new mexico himself)... and fireplaces are added to bring warmth.

i can't exactly put my finger on why these books captivated my attention so absolutely, but i do know they speak to all of my current sensibilities of simplicity, beauty, and comfort.

both of these books came from our library... so grateful for it!

love,
jane