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Western Art Collage Cards from OutWest
My friend Bobbi Bell from OutWest recently introduced me to the most unique line of art collage cards by The Bookmark Card. Each beautifully designed card is printed on recycled linen paper with earth friendly inks ...
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Colorful Spring Fashions from Smith and Western
I am so excited about the new Spring fashions! All the beautiful colors make me smile and dream about the warm days ahead! I have already featured some fabulous Spring scarves from Johnny Was. However, thei...
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With Sundance Style and Character
I have a passion for belts, and I am always looking for interesting new styles. Belts with lots of bling were everywhere a few years ago, but now the looks are more simple. I still like some interesting details on my bel...
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Create the Perfect Bedding Combination
I don't know what it is about Spring that makes me want to redecorate my bedroom. I don't have the budget to completely redecorate, but updating my bedding can make the whole room seem new and fresh! I love quilts, ...
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Romantic Pieces from King Ranch Saddle Shop
I love Tasha Polizzi's clothing and accessories, and her Spring line is no exception. Her new Spring pieces feature soothing shades of coral, blue, cream, and tan, as well as rich details such as ruffles, lace,...
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Wearable Shrines of Intention
Sweetbird Studio jewelry and accessories are truly unique. According to Sweetbird Studio founder/designer Nancy Anderson, the jewelry is a blend of all her loves - the Southwest, eclectic pop and folk art, and playful wit. S...
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Revealing the Soul of the Stones
Mike Greenfield's sculptures are like nothing I have ever seen before. They are created out of stone and bronze, and Mike says it is the most difficult art he has ever produced. He works with 30, 50, and 100 pound stones,...
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Contemporary American Classics
I had the pleasure of spending the day with Harriette and Missy Allison from The Lucky Star last July at the National Day of the Cowboy Celebration at the Autry National Center. I was tremedously impressed with the quality ...
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Unique Rustic Furniture
I love rustic furniture with aged finishes and unique hardware. Rustic pieces are usually distressed when you purchase them, so you don't need to worry about little dings or scratches that will occur over time. These unique furnit...
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Go All Out With Romance
I can't get enough of the beautiful silk scarves from Johnny Was! I wrote two blogs about them when I discovered them last fall, and purchased two scarves for myself. Now I am starting to see new Johnny Was scarves pop up in some ...
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California Cowgirl Rips Into Spring
In a recent blog, Cheryl McMullen, designer extraordinaire for Double D Ranch, described their new Spring 2011 line as "California Cowgirl." And since I am a California Cowgirl, that makes me pretty darn happ...
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More Fun! Less Money!
For those of you who are huge fans of Coreen Cordova Jewelry, but can't quite afford her spectacular pieces, I have great news for you! Coreen has introduced a new line of jewelry for 2011 called Coreen Cordova Carbon Copy. Coreen C...
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Elegant Wearable Sculpture
I discovered Chemical Wedding Handbags several months ago, and was immediately smitten with the rustic elegance of their designs. I have been anxious to feature them on Maverick Style, but they are not easy to find online, and ...
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Clothing Inspired by the West
New Spring clothes are starting to appear in the stores, even if the snow is still flying in many parts of the country. Here in Los Angeles we have not had much of a winter at all. Most of January and early February has been...
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Where Old West Meets the New West
Another fabulous Western event is coming soon to Southern California, and you will not want to miss it! March 24 - 27, the Palm Springs WestFest and Frank Bogert Memorial PRCA Rodeo comes back to downtown Palm Springs fo...
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Spectacular Pieces from Schaef Designs
I was thrilled to hear that my friend Bobby Schaefer recently added new Leo Feeney jewelry to her fabulous website, Schaef Designs. Bobby and I have very similar taste in jewelry, which is proving to be extremely da...
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Distinctive Lamps from King Ranch Saddle Shop
It's amazing how you can transform a room with a few well chosen accessories. Lamps, which have become so much more stylish recently, are a great way to update the look of your home while adding a dash of Wes...
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At the Autry National Center
The Autry National Center's Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale is considered the country's most important Western art show. Each year more than 75 nationally recognized Western artists challenge themsel...
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Exclusively at Ann's Turquoise
I had the pleasure of meeting Ann Ortiz and her daughter Lesli May-Pagan at the NFR in December 2009. Ann and Lesli have a fabulous website called Ann's Turquoise that features an extensive collection of Double D Ranch clot...
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Rich in Color and Texture
I recently discovered an interesting new gallery and website called Rug & Relic. They sell beautiful Kilim rugs, handbags, and pillows, as well as artisan furniture, antique pottery, and rustic copper trays and vases. Many o...
