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A Celebration as Big as Western Skies!
Saturday, July 23rd marks the Seventh Annual National Day of the Cowboy, and celebrations will be taking place all over the country! Here in Southern California, The Autry National Center is the place to be. This ye...
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Now Available at OutWest
I first heard about Texas Ridem Cowboy Boots from Bobbi Bell of OutWest. She discovered them at the Palm Springs WestFest and told me I had to check them out! Then I had the pleasure of working with Raquel Alvarez when we feature...
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Exclusive Necklaces from Crow's Nest Trading
Debi Mattingly of Debi Lynn Designs is a talented jewelry and accessory designer, as well as the proprietor of a well known Houston based boutique called Yaya Chique. Debi and I became fast friends last year, ...
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One of a Kind Artful Accessories
I came across artist Denise Meyers' blog recently and was struck by the distinctive beauty of her hand crafted handbags. Denise Meyers is a very talented artist who creates beautiful sculpted gourds in addition to her one...
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How Will You Wear It?
Coreen Cordova always amazes me with her creativity and talent for innovation. Recently she released a brand new Coreen Cordova Multi-Layer Belt Chain, the perfect extension to her line of silver charm jewelry. The idea behind Coree...
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Cowgirl Kim's Must Haves for the Season
As you probably know by now, Patricia Wolf is one of my favorite designers. She consistently creates beautiful, classic fashions that are easy to wear and appropriate for almost any occasion. Patricia Wolf's summer...
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Exclusive New Designs from Gunslinger of Bandera
I love the unique and stylish hats created by Palm Beach Designer Carol Carr. Her Western inspired hats are ultra feminine and feature sophisticated fabrications and trim. Carol Carr Hats can be found in s...
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June 24 - 26 at the Denver Merchandise Mart
Brian Lebel's Old West Show & Auction is the country's premiere event for collectors and enthusiasts of the American West. Now in it's 22nd year, the event takes place June 24 - 26 at the Denver Merchandise...
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Your Horse is a Mirror to Your Soul
I had the honor of seeing a preview screening of "Buck", the documentary about real life horse-whisperer Buck Brannaman at the Autry National Center on Monday evening. I first heard about "Buck" whe...
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Original - Peaceful - Graceful
I discovered the Love Tokens jewelry line late last year, and have wanted to feature it on Maverick Style ever since. Their necklaces are beautiful, unique, and versitile. Fortunately, my friends Dolores and Eric at Smith a...
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Men's Gifts from King Ranch Saddle Shop
Finding the perfect Father's Day gift can be challenging for even the most resourceful among us. However, for the men who live the Western lifestyle (or simply appreciate it), King Ranch Saddle Shop has a variety o...
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Romantic Fashions from Cowgirl Kim
When I think of romantic, feminine fashions with a sexy edge, I think of Marrika Nakk. Her beautiful skirts, tops, jackets and dresses are perfect for almost any occasion. You can wear one of her sexy tops with jeans an...
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Hand Crafted by Howard Knight
I have been admiring Howard Knight's custom leather creations for several years, and was excited to finally have the opportunity to meet Howard and see his work in person in Dallas earlier this month. Not only is Howard huge...
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Colorful Tops from King Ranch Saddle Shop
There is a fabulous new clothing line available, and you are going to love it! The Roja line of clothing and accessories was launched earlier this year by former Vintage Collection designer Ann Tobias. Ann is hug...
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Artisan Jewelry Collections from Schaef Designs
For more than twenty years, Gary Sanchez of Gary G Designs has been creating spectacular sterling silver jewelry. Inspired by Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi cultures, his designs reflect an unexpected contemporary ...
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It's a Wrap!
Have you noticed the wrap watches that have appeared over the last several months? They are made of leather, and many of them feature stud detailing. And since I love belts with stud detailing, it's only natural that I would like these watch...
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Romantic Looks from Cowgirl Kim
I love the colorful, romantic fashions from Vintage Collection, and their Spring line is spectacular as always! And guess what? You don't have to run all over town to find their clothing! The Cowgirl Kim website has an ext...
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Handcrafted by Dale Konow
I met Dale Konow of KoNo Designs at the Art of the American Cowboy Show in Las Vegas. Dale specializes in handcrafting furniture of Mesquite hardwood, which is responsibly harvested in the desert Southwest. His furniture is unus...
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Quick, before they sell out again!
Today I received an email from Spool No.72 that included a photo of this beautiful Vintage Cross Stitch Tote. It was so unique, I had to learn more about it. Spool No.72 has the most wonderful collection of bags made fr...
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Showcasing America's Premier Artisans and Designers
I must come clean and tell you that I can't be objective when it comes to DesignAmerica-Texas and the DesignAmerica Foundation. I am part of the DesignAmerica team and I am helping to produce the Design...
