I do have to say I wouldn't trade this western life for anything. I love the smell of sage after a good summer rain, the feel of a colt just learning how to turn back a cow, the sounds of bawling calves and yells for the iron. I'm most comfortable in a good set of chinks and my worn out boots, with the sound of my spurs scuffing the barn floor. My saddle is my choice of seating compared to a spot in an Opra hall. My make-up is made up of the dust from following a few hundred head of cattle. My jewelry is made up of silver from a bit maker and my best peice is hanging in my horse's mouth with a floral tooling only a cowboy could admire. My favorite books are not printed yet told by a few buckaroos while having a high-ball after a day of branding. I'd rather see myself to the ground of a round corral coming off a bronc-y colt than sitting in a classroom hearing what has or is to happen after I experienced what I prefer to. Hearing from an old horse trader.."You have to be a lady before your a cowboy"..I do believe he was right. There's always a place for a little glam in your life. You just have to find your calling and which hat looks prettier...

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

It is soo exciting to learn new things and to start letting your mind have some fun with the things and ideas around you! I've been a little crafty growing up. My Mom taut me to sew and quilt by the time I was 7. And I've always loved art, sketching out my favorite dreams and catching something with pencil beings I didn't have a camera. I also love poetry, truly a way to really get down deep into my soul. I may be married up and a momma now but I still have that wild fire that can get out with a good poem or writings. I have many great friends who are super handy at making decor, clothing, music, and tack..pretty much can cover anything I'd need. I have been a house wife and mom for a little over a year now and being 80+ miles from town sure can make you think a lot! I've tried my best at keeping busy as a new mom and I love to help on the ranch, but like now we are expecting again and so I'm a little closer to the house and "am not allowed to do certain things around the ranch." So I have been trying to be crafty again and bring some of my own income in and also something to make me feel accomplished as a little family support, and trust me I need it. This is the first time I haven't had a full time job since I was 14! So my new and fast advancing little journey is "Pretty Westy" hats and etc.. I am now fixing up our cute caps with some personality that you can bring to the branding pen or to a fun dance. Heck a lot of us girls can fix a hot hair mess with a pretty hat cover and you'd be dressed up without having to run a brush though your hair. Well that's my fancy idea! Plus I will continue to make some jewelry and also some flowers and hat bands for our cowboy hats. I am very excited and so far I've had lots of hits! I am planning on hitting some craft fairs and I'll also be taking them along to rodeos and upcoming shows. So if your wanting to take a peek just let me know I'll keep hats on hand!
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  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Loved this post! I've been trying to be more crafy since being a stay at home mama, also. I don't get to help much on the ranch, this is a no-girls outfit. I do help my husband around his camp when he needs me too, of course. But I'm close to the house the majority of my time. Of course I stay busy with the kids, but I like to feel like I can accomplish other things besides cookin and cleaning! Would love to see some of your caps! Do you have a website?

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  2. RachelJuly 28, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Awesome! Being crafty is fun, hope things work out like you are wanting!!

    I would also love to see what you are working on?!

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I started a Facebook page for my caps 😊 www.facebook.com/prettywesty

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  4. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    So great to read this, some of these same lines have come out of my mouth lately! We were in cow camp when we found out I was expecting about 100 miles out, I had always worked and now wasn't allowed to ride. I started 2 of my 3 businesses these last couple months of my pregnancy trying to find something to keep myself occupied. Always good to know you aren't the only one :)

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