Archive for April, 2010
And They’re Off…
The Kentucky Derby isn’t about Horses, It’s about FASHION! . Big hats and Double D Ranch™ are essential accessories at Churchill Downs - just ask one of our favorite Double D Gals, Tara Trask. . Here are her pics from last year’s Run for the Roses with her looking oh so fabulous in her Double [...]
Sistas in the Canyon & Darlings of the Dust Bowl
Patricia Fowler won last weeks tee giveaway when she sent a “thank you” note to her mom showing her love and appreciation for her induction to the West. . Patricia’s mom and aunts worked at the Bright Angel Lodge in Grand Canyon, Arizona during the late 1930s as chamber maids and would trek down into [...]
There Went My Job Security!
Yep, There went my job security… . Presley just racked up top honors at her District 4-H Fashion Show. She constructed a cute pink, leather vest with nailheads (of course) and a precious floral broomstick skirt. . . I’m polishing up my resume just in case somebody is looking for an old, washed-up designer. – [...]
Trudi: The Wild Rose
. We love Trudi over at The Wild Rose in Albuquerque! . Here are some pics from her latest Double D Ranch™ Trunk Show. . When in Albuquerque, stop in and say “hi” to Trudi and her sweet shop girls – they are truly “wild roses”! ~ The Wild Rose ~ 2047 S Plaza Street [...]
Thank You
Ah, look what a little kind note will do … inspire me to love and say “thank you” more. . Thank you Tara, for inspiring us all to say thanks more often and choosing the winners for Double D Ranch’s™ “thank you” tee giveaway! ….and the winners are: Patricia Fowler Four years ago April, I [...]
Buckle
Nice buckle up for auction. . I’m thinking about it as a graduation gift for Jack. What do you think? .
Dios te Ama
I have a dear friend who is a fantastic artist. Her name is Anne. She is just one of those people that can pick up anything and make something wonderful from it – and look out if she is picking up a paint brush! Years ago, she painted a fabulous wall mural in our guest [...]
Always in Fashion: Good Manners
I just had to stop what I was doing today to write about this. We just received the loveliest thank you note from one of our tee giveaway winners. It was beautifully scripted on a pretty note-card and absolutely gushed with gratitude over a simple little t-shirt. Emily Post would have been most pleased. . [...]
Love Your Mother… Earth!
It’s Earth Day! . Show your Earthy spirit by whipping out your Double D Ranch™ Love Your Mama Tee and by going to the official Earth Day website to pledge your Act of Green. . I’m going to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store and instead use the cloth ones I always buy. [...]
Design History 101: Bird Mola
Molas are like sculptures in cloth. They are the indigenous folk art of the Kuna women living on the Caribbean islands off of Panama. Molas are created in panels using a reverse applique technique that incorporates several layers of bright, cotton fabric. When completed, these panels are fashioned into blouses with each mola panel telling [...]
