Archive for March, 2011
Broom Tier Tee
I was surfing around on the internet today and looking at old vintage sewing patterns. . . I saved some of the old squaw skirts – also referred to as patio skirts, broom skirts, tiered skirts, and/or fiesta skirts. . I think their name changed every decade, but basically they remain the same with a [...]
Design History 101: Cross My Cowgirl Heart
. California Cowgirl Surf Slang: Soul Arch noun 1. Tricky surf move. - – Executed from a smooth bottom turn by shifting ones weight to the the inside rail and sticking your belly out…hence an arched back. 2. A schweet form of art performed on a wave. – - Donovan Frankenreiter is the master of [...]
Mosaics in Marrakech
. Surfing Slang: Sipping Jetstreams noun/DVD 1. A film by Taylor Steele of the markets and sounds of the Marrakech in Morocco that focuses not only on the surf culture, but also the geography’s culture. 2. Purchase it here! . . . .
We NEED Those Stink’in Patches!
While doing research for our California Cowgirl collection, I saw lots of embellished patchwork and distressed iron-ons, whether is be on hats or denim or fanny packs – they all looked good. . Here is a page from my original Look Book that I created prior to the season to get a feel for trends [...]
Way Out West Screen Saver
Changing seasons! Summer will be here before you know it, but while you’re still doing that spring cleanin’ or taking the kids to the pool for the first time this year, how ’bout a change in your desktop picture? , Right click the picture below of our Way Out West Jacket and then your desktop [...]
Delhi Airport Strike: “Not to Worry”
The truth is, fashion is not all that glamorous. Especially this week. . We have been fielding calls from stores screaming, hollering, and begging for their spring Double D Ranch™ deliveries. Even though the situation is out of our hands, it is still very frustrating. Take a look at an email Hedy got today…. not [...]
Prairie Home Companion & Andra Suchy
We were recently introduced to Andra Suchy (pronounced Sookie) who is a regular on the live radio variety show: A Prairie Home Companion (yes with Garrison Keillor, yes the radio show that THIS movie was based off of, and yes the radio show with over 4 million listeners each week). . She’s also a professional [...]
Elizabeth Taylor – Last of the Great Movie Icons
Elizabeth Taylor 1932 – 2011 . . Elizabeth Taylor, a Hollywood icon of unsurpassed beauty and femininity .
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. ~Irish Blessing . Here is another postcard from my leather postcard collection, complete with a “Pinch me” note. I get the rabbit’s foot, horseshoe, 4-leaf clover, and wishbone….but what’s with the black cat??? . . . .
I Just Want You to Know
Well, I wrapped up the last fall sketches this week and have been enjoying acclimatizing back into the “real world”. . Hedy and Audrey talked me into walking down to the barn with them to see the new babies. I so enjoyed our sisterly visit, the warm sunshine, and the new wildflowers seedlings that lined [...]
