He is a Cordon Bleu-trained professional chef who now focuses exclusively on his jewelry making. It was made the "official state tie" of New Mexico in 2007, although we have to admit that Arizona beat us to it by some 30-plus years. The bolo tie is always functional and stylish, and we thought you might like a nice gift idea for the upcoming Father's Day holiday.

Christopher Pruitt is a young jeweler who lives in the village of Paguate, at Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. He has studied with his brother, Pat Pruitt, an award- winning jeweler, and renowned Santo Domingo/ Laguna silversmith Charlie Bird. Now the skill of Christopher Pruitt and the form of the bolo tie have met to result in this artistic Black Jade bolo. Your Dad might just love it.

What makes a compelling photograph? As more than one professional photographer has said, "It's all about the light". The panoramic photos of Terry Thompson capture the special moments that are created by an artistic eye for good composition aided by excellent natural light. As Terry says, he "enjoys seeking out beautiful landscapes and framing a portion of it in a way that creates a piece of photographic art." At New Mexico Creates, we feature his prints, such as Balloon Launch in two sizes, but his work is available, upon request, in sizes of up to eight feet wide and longer.

Functional, expertly made and glazed with what Santa Fe resident Janet Williams calls "New Mexico Landscape" glaze, these stoneware pieces can create a view of the New Mexico horizon on your table. She creates pottery that manages to be strong and beautiful, yet lightweight, for ease of pouring or passing the platter.

Janet has been a regular supplier at Paseo Pottery in Santa Fe since 1993. On New Mexico Creates you will find a nice selection of her pitchers, casseroles and plates, such as this marvelous Turquoise Trail 13" serving platter.

Take a look at all our online shops:

www.newmexicocreates.org
www.shopmuseum.com
www.worldfolkart.org