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IP RAYON PANTS PRINT #123
Bright Orange birds of paradise spark up moss green and petral blue foliage in this tropical print on summer white!
BLUE LEAVES ELASTIC BODICE SUNDRESS #105 12
Tropical leaves in white silhouettes and shades of blue create a cool refreshing print perfect for those hot summery days!
IP SUNTOP SAND #3
All-over scrunchy Sun Top featuring sweetheart neckline shown in summer Sand!
Virtual Class Video: Masa Crusted Pork Chops, Mexican Corn, and Apple Empanadas with Chef Patrick Mares $25.00
Enjoy the flavors of a summer evening in Santa Fe with this great meal that can be prepared entirely outside. In fact, Chef Pat Mares does create this entire meal on The Santa Fe School of Cookings' own patio! Learn to prepare masa crusted pork chops with a green chile chutney, Mexican street corn, also known as ‘esquites' and finish it off with apple empanaditas. All recipes are provided to cook inside your own kitchen at home-Chef Pat will discuss how you could prepare them outside if you like. Join the fun!
Virtual Class Video: Smoked Chicken with Mole and Ensalada Tres Frijoles with Chef Allen Smith $25.00
Mole is a sauce that originated in Mexico and, more specifically, the states of Puebla and Oaxaca. It can be black, red, yellow, green and pipian with chile peppers being the common ingredient. The moles of today have also added chocolate, pine nuts, pepitas, sesame seeds and cilantro just to name a few to their list of ingredients adding more complexity and richness to the sauce. We are featuring one of our favorite moles from the school that is tasty and not too complicated to make.In this class you will learn to make smoked chicken with mole, and one of our favorite side dishes, a three bean salad that is great for outdoor summer dining.
Diamond Dragonfly Drops
The Dragonfly Drops in 18kt gold are as lovely as a summer's day...lines of bead-set diamonds grace their tails. Approximate length: 1 "
Organic East Timor
Our darkest organic has been a local favorite for years. It is served each summer at the Santa Fe Opera.
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Kelleen Theis, EstheticianMassage Therapist, RF, CT
Kelleen moved to Santa Fe 30 years ago from the Virgin Islands, where she managed health food stores, raced bicycles, sailed and competed in running and swimming. She graduated from the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Healing Arts in 1992 and has been practicing massage for the past 25 years. Aside from a private practice, Kelleen spent ten years working at the El Gancho Health Club in Santa Fe before joining La Vida when it opened in the summer of 2005. Kelleen's extensive background in sports and natural healing arts gives her a broad basis for her approach to a thorough full body deep therapeutic massage. Her emphasis is on lymph, joint, and muscle release techniques, bringing length and circulation to muscles to relieve joints, ligaments and tendons. Hers is a unique blend of strength and nurturing.In addition to providing excellent bodywork, Kelleen also offers facial treatments at La Vida, as she is an Aveda trained, Dermalogica Certified, Skin Therapist, as well. She has spent most of her life studying natural health and healing. She has worked in a corporate capacity for many well known natural skin care lines as an educator and representative. Kelleen combines her knowledge and facial massage skills to enhance the efficacy of our professional products to deliver a blissful, skin enhancing customized experience.
Kelleen Theis, EstheticianMassage Therapist, RF, CT
Kelleen moved to Santa Fe 30 years ago from the Virgin Islands, where she managed health food stores, raced bicycles, sailed and competed in running and swimming. She graduated from the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Healing Arts in 1992 and has been practicing massage for the past 25 years. Aside from a private practice, Kelleen spent ten years working at the El Gancho Health Club in Santa Fe before joining La Vida when it opened in the summer of 2005. Kelleen's extensive background in sports and natural healing arts gives her a broad basis for her approach to a thorough full body deep therapeutic massage. Her emphasis is on lymph, joint, and muscle release techniques, bringing length and circulation to muscles to relieve joints, ligaments and tendons. Hers is a unique blend of strength and nurturing.In addition to providing excellent bodywork, Kelleen also offers facial treatments at La Vida, as she is an Aveda trained, Dermalogica Certified, Skin Therapist, as well. She has spent most of her life studying natural health and healing. She has worked in a corporate capacity for many well known natural skin care lines as an educator and representative. Kelleen combines her knowledge and facial massage skills to enhance the efficacy of our professional products to deliver a blissful, skin enhancing customized experience.