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“Beauty”
Happily may I walk.
May it be beautiful before me.
May it be beautiful behind me.
May it be beautiful below me.
May it be beautiful above me.
May it be beautiful all around me.
In beauty it is finished.
~Navajo Prayer~
“Beauty - absolute, separate, simple & everlasting”
~Plato~
“The Kaleidoscope -
Beautiful forms to see."
~Brewster~
Beauty is ‘Timeless’
The kaleidoscope is ‘timeless’ - a simple tube, when held to the
light, can create absolute beauty. Bits and pieces tumble around
before your very eyes, and now the beauty is in the eyes of the
holder. The kaleidoscope can be calming or exciting. With just a
turn, the colors create perfect shapes that calm the mind, soothe
the soul and fill the heart with joy. Excitingly, you create your
own beauty with an awareness that in an instant, the beauty will
change and a newness will emerge again and again.
Change is Exciting!
Like the kaleidoscope, La Casita continues to change too. Poco-a-Poco
- little by little. For the past 6 years, La Casita has continued to
grow, little by little, and we grew right out of our wee Casita. So
in September we moved to the quaint Poco-a-Poco Patio, where we now
have space to show & grow. We fell in love with the Poco-a-Poco
Patio area years ago and were delighted when the opportunity to move
there opened up. The Poco-a-Poco (little by little) Patio was the
home of the Nick Garcia Family and was named such because it was
built by Nick Sr., little by little. This was so meaningful for La
Casita de Kaleidoscopes, as we have grown little by little over the
years. Poco-a-Poco, we have grown into one of the “funist” Places in
Albuquerque. Poco-a-Poco, we have made friends from all over the
world. And like the kaleidoscope, we continue to change,
poco-a-poco.
Our new address is: 326-D San Felipe NW Albq, NM 87104
Same phone: (505) 247-4242
La Casita de Kaleidoscopes
Change is good - however some things will never change. Our quaint
setting in the Poco-a-Poco Patio continues to represent the
kaleidoscope's peaceful feel, it’s beautiful kaleidoscopes by over
60 great artists, and the FUN we have sharing them with all of you.
We continue to receive new Kaleidoscopes weekly. Our artists continue
to go above and beyond the limits in their creativity and skill.
From the new ‘Celebration’ fountain by Will Smith that all can enjoy
and celebrate each occasion, to a petite Bolo Tie Kaleidoscope by
The Healy’s to wear anywhere. Also, we now have Margarita Glass
Kaleidoscopes by Phil Coghill that make any event fun. The new
Kaleidobowl by the Gatewoods will go with you to any event. Fill it
with flowers, fish or food for any occasion and then enjoy sharing
the fun.
Many of our artists have chosen to create works that simply make you
smile. Others have continued to express the desire for Peace &
Harmony in the world through their work. Our goal at La Casita is to
spread that feeling to as many people as we can so there can be a
more peaceful world. Help share the peace and harmony by taking time
to peek into your scope daily. And if you know someone who is
scopeless, let us know and we will be happy to help them see the
light!
La Casita continues to focus on the soulful beauty of the kaleidoscope
However, with our new setting came space for doing some additional
fun things. The cozy atmosphere in the gallery area will be home to
Steve Asay’s oil paintings and inks, and an area for our special
events. Steve’s paintings are a reflection of his and his wife
Scottie's travels throughout the world. Steve grew up in Peralta,
and recently returned with Scottie and dog Moses. His talents are
newly refreshing yet endless, and his paintings and Scottie's
enthusiasm bring a heartwarming sense of beauty to La Casita.
As many of you may know, this past year has taken Jim & I up to the NW
- and yes, we’re Cougs! You also may be aware that I could not have
done this without the commitment of one Beautiful Lady - Lesley (&
new puppy Poquita). With Lesley’s dedication and the help of family
& friends, faxes & phones, everyone can continue to enjoy their
experience at La Casita. Several other new faces have been on the
scene at La Casita recently too. You may see Steve & Scottie more
and more, and Lynn joined us in the summer.
As we move through the Holidays and into the New Year, we are planning
more fun events for you to enjoy. Please be sure to join us for our
annual "Kaleidoscopenhouse" on Dec 7th. Also in the New Year watch
for:
Artist Open House, featuring Steve Asay
Kids Kaleidoscope Workshops
Our "Closer Look" Evenings
"Timeless in New Mexico"
Our SW hours continue to be Monday thru Saturday, tenish to fiveish
and Sundays, oneish to fiveish. We would love to hear from you, and
better yet see you, so keep in touch and…
May your Life be like a Kaleidoscope, ever-changing, always beautiful!
With colorful spirit
Jim & Pat
Lesley & Lynn
Steve & Scottie
Muffin Gizzie Moses & Poquita
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