Archive for March, 2010
Cherry Blossoms, Wildflowers, and Broodmares
In Japan, the arrival of spring also means the arrival of cherry blossoms. The Japanese don’t take this change of scenery for granted, they celebrate it with Hanami Festivals — which literally translates to ‘flower watching.’ . Here at the ranch, we also celebrate spring and the homecoming of Texas wildflowers. I don’t think there is [...]
20th Market Party & Celebration
I haven’t finished unpacking from market, but was so excited to share pictures from Double D Ranch’s 20th Anniversary Party from the Dallas Market. . Thanks so much to everyone for their well wishes and for coming out to help us celebrate 20 years of fashion. Who’s up for 20 more?! . . I’m trying [...]
Editors are Forecasting: Mix Master Prints
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Rememories: 20 Years Ago This Week
Last week I was crazy busy and freaking out over the fall photo shoot (pictures to come) and now this week is more of the same – slamming last minute details together for Dallas market. I got to thinking about what we were doing 20 years ago this week and it was surprisingly pretty [...]
Design History 101: Flippy Ethnic Skirts
. . Girls, these skirts are terrific paired back with your favorite DDR tee and a pair of boots – then transition them into summer with strappy sandals. Caa-UTE! .
Rebel Flag Fetches the Dough
This week is going to be crazy with market and our 20th anniversary celebrations, but I wanted to follow up with the results from last week’s auction for the Confederate flag. James D. Julia Auctions reports the Rebel standard ended up going off at $120,750.00. Wonder which side the winner was from?
Editing, Editing, Editing
We shot our fall collection yesterday so today I am tediously editing and sorting through literally hundreds of shots. Before I get back to the task at hand I wanted to post a sneak peek from yesterday. I would love to hear your thoughts so send ‘em here! .
Feathering Your Nest at Crow’s Nest
I am starting to see a trend in the return of cocooning. Not sure that it ever really left, but the lifestyle term keeps popping up lately. You’ll remember cocooning was first coined by Faith Popcorn in her book, The Popcorn Report. (required reading for all Double D Ranch™ employees in the 90s) Faith identified [...]
Wishing You Verdant Pastures
. Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Y’all! I hope this greeting finds you riding with your sweetheart, in a verdant pasture strewn with crisp white daisies, and a purple mountain majesty for your backdrop! – the Double D Ranch family .
