Archive for February, 2011
Happy Birthday Man in Black!
Johnny Cash, a man of mystery and a man of infamous rockabilly tunes. Got plans for August 4th? Head over to Arkansas State University and join the Johnny Cash Music Festival. Proceeds go straight to Cash’s hometown of Dyess, Arkansas where plans are underway to create a Johnny Cash historic site. More details here! . [...]
From the Archives: Flag Day
In honor of Flag Day, we have dug in Double D Ranch’s archive and have come up with a photo of Audrey rock’n the Original Flag Jacket! . Anybody have one of these in their closet? . . This photo brings back a lot of memories for me. This was our first EVER spring collection. [...]
Who Remembers China Beach?
. Whether we are talking war-time R&R, late 1980′s TV series, or Double D Ranch’s™ Spring Collection… China Beach has it going on! China Beach Tee – Double D Ranch™ . China Beach – Vietnam War era ca. 1971 (photo credit to Rick Holt) . . China Beach the Cast . Who remembers China Beach [...]
¿Tienes Plata?
¿tienes plata? . No? Then you need to get on down to the Mexican mining town of Alamos, for their Annual Alamos Silver Festival. It has become a mecca market of handcrafted precious metals and charming community hospitality. . We could write all about this great festival here on Double Talk, or we could send [...]
Love Conquers All Shawl and Tee
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Love Conquers All
But now faith, hope, and love remain–these three. The greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13 . .
Color Coming Out of My Ears
I got a Fed Ex Package today. Inside the box were beautiful little color poms nicely, nestled and ready for Spring 2012. . . Spring 2012! and I haven’t even told you about Spring 2011 colors yet! . Ventura Violet Hot Stuff Peace Pink Babe Dreamsicle Mellow Yellow Jolly Rancher Groovy Green Maliblue Boogie Blue [...]
Valentine’s Day Contest Winners!
What a fabulous response to our caption contest! . . FAN FAVORITE: Michelle Ben Barbee “We’re going out for burgers again, aren’t we?!?” 1ST PLACE: Jenna “Stollewerk Beason “I’m in a STEW over you.” 2ND – 12TH PLACES (in no particular order): Buddi Clements “You are pretty handy in the kitchen.” Anna Aja “Roses are [...]
The Birthing of California Cowgirl
. This was my “Aha moment” or at least the trigger that sparked my “Aha Moment” . I was doing research for my spring 2011 collection and kept getting excited about all of the Old School surfer trends I was seeing: Vintage surf photos of epic tube rides, Hip California beach culture, Gnarly longboards and [...]
True love to Willitt…from Cupid Baby
. As I have mentioned before, I have a fun little collection of western valentine cards that are rich in graphics and a bit humorous to me. . . Here is this year’s Valentine’s Day postcard from my collection. It appears to be from the same series and artist as last year’s card. Again it [...]
