I LOVE Santa Fe. I actually Love the one in NM just as much as I do this rustic furniture &…read moreinterior design store! :)) I discovered this place by accident a couple years ago when my hubby first took a job in OKC. I had been looking for cow Hyde rugs & driving by one day, noticed some outside on display. Looking back, my hubby recalls that day clearly as the beginning of the most expensive remodel of our lives that is still ongoing. For many years my husband & I have owned a old farm house by the lake in southern Oklahoma. In the beginning we mostly used it as a vacation home. However, last couple years we have been spending more & more time there remodeling, enjoying the farm, the lake & countryside. Santa Fe's showroom changed our lives. The showroom floor will blow you away when you first walk in. It's beautifully done. It's not only a rustic furniture store, they also do interior design & it clearly shows they know what they are doing. Everything looks gorgeous. First time I walked in, I wanted to purchase everything. Seriously. I wanted EVERYTHING!!! Little over two years now, hubby will tell you I'm still on my mission to do just that! ;) The first thing I purchased was a giant cow Hyde, beautiful rustic buffet & a armoire. Then, I decided we needed to go full rustic Farmhouse with the interior. Rustic blue pine ship lap walls, real barn doors etc., Bc the furniture goes exceptionally well with that style of architecture. My father is an Architect & has helped with the structural changes. It's been a real overhaul. We gutted the whole house. One trip to Santa Fe Company, that's all it took & my whole house has been transformed. I have now purchased all our rustic beds, end tables, kitchen island, chairs etc. The pieces I have are well crafted durable rustic furniture that wears exceptionally well. The more you use it the better it looks. I haven't had any problems with any of my pieces. Most recently I stopped by to see what was new & fell completely in LOVE with a wood bench. A redesign of an old wood bench that graced the halls of a old school convent. It goes perfectly by the front door as you come in to hang your coat & take off your shoes. My favorite piece yet. Santa Fe Company has definitely captured my imagination. As long as I can dream, I have no doubt I will keep dreaming & adding more & more to the project. Hubby said looking around the showroom last visit seeing all the new pieces that we could possibly squeeze in here or fit over there, he doesn't know if we will ever be done. That's ok I said, I can Dream on. Highly recommend.

Stopped in here last week just to look around. Wow this place is amazing. The staff in here are…read moretrue OKC friendly and helpful and make you feel like you can browse for hours if you want. Love this store. They have everything you could want if you're looking for western, southwestern, or country decor. Highly recommend to everyone

Arts Council goes above and beyond to put on valuable programming to bring the arts and community…read moretogether. From their annual events (Opening Night and Arts Festival) to longer-term programs (such as Art Moves and the Twilight Concert Series), there is always something fun going on. I've been volunteering with ACOKC for about three years now, and they take the best care of their volunteers. They do a great job dividing up tasks among the staff, and their event structure ensures that everyone knows what is happening - impressive when there are 5,000 people to organize. They always show their appreciation, and will assign you to tasks that use your skill set. I highly recommend ACOKC - whether it's to attend their activities or to get involved by volunteering.

I have been attending the arts festival since I was a kid and it's something my family looks…read moreforward to every year. There's A lot of really great art ranging from painting to photography to pottery, jewelry and then some. The artist have to apply for a contract and if they are excepted then you will see them at the show for the next three years so if you find an artisan that you really like and one year they are no longer at the show then they didn't make the cut for that rotation. Much of the art is out of the price range for ordinary people but you can find prince of that art very affordably if you find something that you love. There are a lot of food booze and some have some very unique items. They're usually pretty costly so that can't be expensive if you have a larger family to feed. The great thing is you can pack your own lunch and drinks if that's what you choose to do and save some money that way. You are also welcome to bring your dogs from what I can tell. Although admission to the festival is free I wish the parking wasn't so expensive!

I didn't get to spend a long time in here because I had my dog with me and dogs aren't allowed. I…read moreneeded to grab a gift bag for a birthday party and wasn't even sure if they sold gift wrap, but luckily after circling the store there it all was. It looks like they even offer professional gift wrap which is so nice. I will have to remember that. The majority of the store is niche high-end gifts. It's not really my cup of tea. Imagine sorority mothers visiting from Dallas - that is who this store is really for.

We love Occasions so much! Just did my wedding invitation there and Susan was so wonderful to work…read morewith!! I'm also registered there for my wedding and it was such an easy and fun process! All the girls at Occasions are so sweet. Highly recommend!!

Sometimes you just run into an arts festival on the way to an art museum…read more Earlier in the day at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, a lady asked me if I knew how to get to the Oklahoma Festival of the Arts. As it was my first day ever in Oklahoma, I did not. I also could not find the location for her on a map. Yet, later in the day, I found the festival on the way to the art museum. It was so much fun exploring the park, sampling foods and listening to musicians. Celebrating 60 Years, the festival is a great way to welcome spring to Oklahoma City. Found a parking space near the museum. The festival is just a short walk from the gardens, the park and the art museum. A great festival to spend about an hour or so.

Always a great time, art, food, music, people watching!!!! Great vibes and good times!!! Lots of…read morereasonable art to purchase and definitely worth it to support our local artists I love looking at all the neat booths. I love to try new food but big Biang is my fav the hand pooled noodles with the steak mmmm yessss!!!! Had some mini donuts this time strawberry shortcake so yummy I finished them all. Lots of drinks for sale from alcohol to teas to juices to SnoCones! Something for everyone family friendly event bring the kids, walking shoes, backpack waters, you can bring your own lunch and picnic style. Just go see the Arts!!!! Free parking downtown on street on weekends. You will find a spot! Umbrella sometimes it can be super hot or wear a hat! I had my mini party speaker hooked to my stroller jamming Stevie nicks as I was walking around! We had the most fun!

Choctaw shopping plaza is a thriving retail area in the middle of Choctaw Oklahoma. It is loaded…read morewith local restaurants, salons, stores and a new harbor freight along with an auto parts store. It has changed over the years with many places moving in and out. The restaurants have changed as well but has a great selection right now. Italian, Asian, BBQ, home style, donuts, massage and even a higher end steak place. I've ate at most of the places and have reviewed them. Great place if you don't want to run into OKC.

I have been a huge fan of the work of JR Daniels for years. In the past decade, he has expanded…read morefrom science fiction and aviation artwork to abstract art and other forms of expression. I recently discovered he is teaching classes, which demonstrates his commitment to the community.

This artist is a marvelous talent, producing piece after piece of stunning art at great value. The…read moreperfect place to fill your wall with amazing vistas on a bargain budget.

I've been volunteering for People's with Disabilities Awareness Fay for 20+ years. We have been…read morehere for the past 14 years. This is a beautiful facility. I learn something new every time I'm here. If you live in Oklahoma, it is a must to visit. Honestly it would be a great day date. Super clean and the docents are very knowledgeable and happy to assist in any way.

The Oklahoma History Center stands as a premier Smithsonian-affiliated museum, spanning 215,000…read moresquare feet across five immersive galleries that chronicle the state's diverse narrative from Native American heritage to aviation milestones and the oil boom. With over 2,000 artifacts and interactive exhibits, it effectively brings Oklahoma's past to life, earning consistent praise for its well-organized layout and educational depth--make sure to give yourself enough time. Personally don't think it's good for young kids as they don't understand enough to enjoy. The adjacent Research Center offers free access to archives, enhancing its appeal for genealogy enthusiasts,

I was in Norman and needed to kill some time before an appointment and wandered into this building…read more I was unsure what to expect---the building seems to be a re-purposed restaurant. It It turns out this is a vendor mall/series of booths set up by individual vendors with a wide array of items for sale. First impressions--- I was simply amazed and how CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN this business is. And cool. On a hot day this was an oasis and certainly kept me in the building to browse the different booths longer. I wandered around admiring everything for awhile and ended up with a darling shirt, 2 necklaces and a dress from one booth, a vintage quilt from another ($45!!!!), peanut brittle from another and a frame from yet another booth. The staff was helpful but not pesky and I never felt rushed or "watched". I have not been back to Norman but this place will definitely be on my list to hit the next time I'm in town.