Back at the Ranch
Bittersweet Legacy and Hip #184
Life is bittersweet at the ranch right now. . For the past three years, Dad had been working with Audrey’s two oldest boys in developing a small broodmare farm. Nothing big, just some really nice hand-picked mares. It was amusing to watch them pour over stud pedigrees to get the genetics just right for a [...]
Pantone 7504, As Far as the Eye Can See
I get a lot done when I hold up at the ranch… . So this afternoon I loaded up my laptop and the dogs and headed back out to the ranch for two weeks of: ‘Don’t Talk to Me, I’m Researching’ isolation. The drive out was unbelievable. The wildflowers and colors were indescribable. So for [...]
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 [...]
a True West Evolution
We just got our advanced copy of April’s issue of True West Magazine. Dan DeWeese has a really nice article about Double D Ranch, my family’s background and the evolution of the brand. . I’ll post more when it hits newsstands, but for now, here is a sneak peek… . . As you can see, [...]
Do the Funky Chicken
I’ve been talking about color and cultures a lot lately, but did I mention Double D Ranch™ also does a pretty good “Funky Chicken’? . . Congratulations to St. James Catholic School in Seguin, Texas for their 1st place at district level, PSIA One Act Play competition! On to State! . Special mentions and appreciation: [...]
Happy Birthday Bryson!
Here’s to our Rudy…
I Pick Up Stray Men
I like to pick up stray men. Yep, every time I see one, I take them home with me. My latest has a reputation as a real mover. He really gets around …. if ya know what I mean! He’s also kinda dirty, – but I don’t let that bother me. I’ve had plenty of [...]
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
The Good: We keep talking about how good and great Double D’s Culture Clash collection is, but then came along… . The Bad: an angry email from a consumer, which led to… . The Ugly: well, you can just read it for yourself. . OUCH! .
A Rainy Ride
I heard the dogs barking and going crazy yesterday morning, so I peeked out Audrey’s kitchen window to catch the Mesquite Trail-riders on their way to the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Boy, it sure did make me homesick for a trail-ride. I’m going to go dig up our trail-ride pictures for you and [...]
My New York, Cashmere Life
. Today I attended a fashion-forecasting seminar in New York. I wore my very favorite red cashmere. Long, belted, and shawl collared. I like to dress up a bit for New York since it is the pinnacle of US fashion, and the fact that I would be joining others in the fashion industry. You know, [...]
