Friends
Friends: Royers & the People’s Platelist
Yippee – I just found out that our friends over at Royer’s Roundtop Cafe in Round Top Texas, (pop. 88) are one of twenty finalists in ABC Nightline’s People’s Platelist Contest. . Just goes to show that you don’t have to be in the Big Apple to do big things. . If you have never [...]
Colin’s Been Busy
Colin has been busy with trunk shows this summer, but he slowed down just long enough to cruise the Mediterranean. . In Venice, he said he couldn’t resist, putting the Tefillin on, prayer wrap and box to make these men happy. He also found time to welcome his 3rd grand-child, sweet little Shoshana … and [...]
Are You “In” or “Aought”?
No, I’m not talking about belly-buttons, but about “Project Runway”! . The Emmy Award-nominated reality show kicks off its eighth season this Thursday with host Heidi Klum deciding which designers will be “in” or “aought” as they seek the top prize of $100,000 in financial backing of their own line. . . I‘m usually not [...]
Orphans Preferred
The Pony Express turns 150 this year and the folks over in St. Joseph, Missouri put on a big ‘to-do’ to commemorate and celebrate the starting off point for the overland riders. . I read the editorial on the Pony Express in Cowboys and Indians Magazine and would have loved to have gone and participated [...]
My Friends: Smith & Western
I love these guys. . . Smith & Western Wickenburg, Arizona www.smithandwesternonline.com . Go online and be sure to check out Delores’ hand picked vintage pieces. She has some fun Mexican folk art and wonderful western memorabilia in her vintage section. And…and…be sure to check out Eric’s photography. He has an incredible eye and a [...]
Nancy is a Sweetbird
. In my last post, I promised to tell you more about Nancy and Sweetbird Studios. So here is my story: . We met a few years back at the Denver WESA market. I had just finished with a Double D sales meeting and noticed there was a new vendor in the showroom across the [...]
Friends: Sisters On The Fly
I have been looking forward to this post for some time now. Back in November, I connected with Irene Rawlings on Facebook. Double D was looking for a cute camper for the spring photo-shoot and Irene kindly helped us locate and nail down a “canned ham” for the shoot. As we were making arrangements, I [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
