Archive for September, 2009
Editors Are Forecasting: Plaid
What do Catholic school girls, 80’s grunge bands, BRAVEHEART and Double D Ranch™ have in common? Plaid. Be it large cross-hatched hunting plaids or preppy tartans, plaids are adding interest and color on the runway and on celebs. For fall Double D Ranch™ is showing plaids as part of our merchandising mix. Ours is a [...]
It’s a Boy!
1 Announcing: Bracken Lane Franz 8lbs, 4oz. 20″ 1:49pm Monday, September 28th l l l
More Plaids from My Look Book
Giving Back
AMEN! The church auction is OVER! Audrey volunteered again this year to chair the church live-auction. She was stressed, and worked super hard, but at the end of today she was pleased when the totals reached over $40,000. i We’re proud of you, Audie; thanks for giving back! l
Happy 1st Day of Fall, Yall!
Here is a little rememory: Does anyone remember this “Greetings from Yoakum” postcard? l Back in the day, we use to send out “Greetings from Yoakum” postcards to all our stores. It was our way of ‘social networking’ before Facebook & MySpace. I pulled this little rememory out to commemorate the official first day of [...]
Not a Total Loss
My premature arrival at the Roundtop Antiques Week show was not a total loss. As I said in my last post, we had a great meal at Royer’s Roundtop Cafe and we did manage to uncover a few goodies. Because we were so early we got first picks, so I’ll share the booty: 1 We [...]
All Dressed Up & No Place to Go
Roundtop Antiques Week Packing List: l Travel Jacket with all of the Pockets – check Sun Hat, Sunscreen, & ‘Love Your Lips’ – check Over the Shoulder Duffel Bag – check Comfortable Walking Shoes – check Precautionary Rain Gear – check Camera, full Battery – check Textile Magnifier – check Sketchbook – check Cash – [...]
Royal Buffalo Hunt Look Book: Plaids
‘The Royal Buffalo Hunt’ Look Book
l My design process starts the same with each collection: l First, I research what is happening on the runways in Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Then, I look at what is happening on the street and at retail. Next, I do a little history research. I look at vintage textiles, embroideries, and key [...]
What the Heck is a Royal Buffalo Hunt?
Thoughts on the Royal Buffalo Hunt and Fall 2009: I would have loved to have been present to see the meshing of three dramatically different cultures for this historic event. Led by the flamboyant William Cody, who was already starting to become the showman we know today; I can quite imagine the spectacle. In my [...]
