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Art in Leather and Stones
My friends Deborah and Russell Shamah of Rendezvous West are very talented artists who work with leather and wood. The first time I wrote about them I showcased their spectacular handcrafted leather vessels. However, this couple...
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Johnny Was Scarves
I just love these new scarves from Johnny Was! They are so colorful, and I love all the beautiful patterns! I saw one of these scarves in the Crow's Nest catalog, and it really caught my eye. Then I discovered that my friends at Smith ...
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American Silversmithing Since 1975
Silver King has been an important part of California's Western community for over 35 years. It all began back in the 1970's, when leather craftsman Miguel Davalos Sr. began to teach himself the art of silversmithi...
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Fall Fashion Preview
Although it will continue to be warm in Southern California for a few more months, summer is quickly drawing to a close. September will be here before we know it, and along with it come the new fall clothes! I just love fall clothes,...
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Stylish Headwear from Montana Dreamwear
I am hoping to visit Gunslinger of Bandera sometime in the near future. They always have the most fabulous ads in Cowboys and Indians featuring owner and resident stylist Melissa Benge, as well as a wonderful selec...
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Fresh Picks, Coreen Originals, and the Classic Collection
One of the things I love about Coreen Cordova and her team is that they are always thinking about how to make their jewelry and their customer service even better. And I am honored that they have ...
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Fabulous Finds from Zoey Willow
I love Western inspired belts, and over the years I have accumulated a fairly large collection of them. However, in the past year or so, I have not come across any new belt collections that have really impressed me - until...
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Kilim Pillow Covers from Pottery Barn
You never know where you might find distinctive home accents with a bit of Western or Native American flair. However, that is exactly what I found when I was going through the most recent Pottery Barn catalog. I noti...
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Selections from Blue Sky
I love the jewelry from Silver Creations from the Southwest, and it is one of my favorite jewelry lines. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Silver Creations is owned by Gundi, a woman with an eye for beauty and a love of jewelry...
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Gourd Sculptures by Mary Hogue
I want to thank Patti Eddington for introducing me to another talented friend of her's, gourd artist Mary Hogue. Patti suggested that I visit Mary's website, Wildcraft Gourd Art, and I was amazed by the variety of shapes, d...
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Vivid Images of the Natural World
As many of you know by now, I love landscape and wildlife photography, especially when it features the American West. And I have recently discovered a very talented photographer whose work I would like to share with you....
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She is a Cowgirl
I recently had the pleasure of meeting and listening to singer Belinda Gail during an intimate backyard concert at the home of Bob and Marie Mann. Juni Fisher had encouraged me to get to know Belinda, and now I know why. Not only is she ...
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The Wildest Jewelry Engraver in the West
I met jewelry designer Kit Carson at the Contemporary Crafts Market in June, and I could not believe that I had never seen his jewelry before! His pieces are truly spectacular, and I instantly became a huge fan!
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Sharing Her Passion for the West
Unlike many artists who discover their vocations during their youth, Pat Jeffers became interested in art in mid-life, when she began to explore the expressive possibilities in contemporary wicker. She began to show her b...
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Hopi Pottery by Steve Lucas
If you are interested in the Indigenous Arts of the American West, then you must visit the Ancient Nations website. I stumbled upon this wonderful website while researching the work of a Hopi artisan. I was very impresse...
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Merging Jewelry and Handbag Designs
I recently discovered two of Liz Soto's beautiful handbags in a boutique in Old Town Orange, and I couldn't wait to see more! I was very impressed with the lovely fabrics, leathers, and designs of Liz Soto bags. They a...
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More Stylish Options from Rawhide
Even though the warm summer days are upon us, I find I still want some sort of wrap for cool summer evenings and over air conditioned spaces. A wrap that looks great but can also be tossed in the car or rolled up in a pu...
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Stylish Options from Rawhide
Today is the first day of summer (and the longest day of the year)! Is your summer wardrobe ready to go? Or do you need some new pieces for those warm days ahead?
Rawhide Boutique, located in Norman Oklahoma, has a wonderful...
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Rustic Watches by Watchcraft
I came across some watches designed by Eduardo Milieris of Watchcraft earlier this week, and was completely blown away by the unique, rustic designs of the bands, as well as the handpainted faces. These watches are truly work...
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Just in Time for Father's Day
Are you still trying to figure out what to get Dad for Father's Day? Don't worry...there is still time left, and we have some great Western inspired gift ideas for you!
The Lights in the Northern Sky website has a variety o...
