September 2009 Archives

Each year, people come from far and wide to visit the State Fair of Texas at Fair Park in Dallas. Carnival rides, corn dogs, live music, games, livestock auctions — it’s a great time for kids and adults. If you’ve been, you know doubt remember Big Tex, the fair’s mascot who greets you with a “Howdy!” [...]

A favorite among countless cowboys and cowgirls, Ariat boots come in a ton of different styles — you’re bound to have a tough time choosin’ the perfect pair! Ariat was founded by Beth Cross and Pam Parker in 1990, and their first production boots were shipped in 1993. Since then, Ariat boots have become very [...]

If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of Montana Silversmiths. From jewelry to belt buckles, Montana Silversmiths makes quality, beautiful Western apparel that makes great gifts for friends, family or just yourself. Montana Silversmiths Women’s Belt Buckles A great accessory, Montana Silversmiths women’s belt buckles are unique and eye-catching. You won’t want to miss [...]

Okay, okay — so it’s not even October yet. But each year, we feel like Halloween just sort of creeps up, and before we know it, we’re scrambling to put together a decent costume. So by planning ahead this year, we were hoping to put together the Perfect Cowboy Costume this Halloween. After all, going [...]

We just love the San Francisco Chronicle‘s recent article, “Round Up Your Inner Cowboy — or Girl,” which mentions five great Western-inspired destinations. If you ever have the opportunity, visiting these places sounds like a great time. Just be sure and wear your cowboy boots! First on their list is Gene Autry’s Museum of the [...]

Now that it’s September, that means students and teachers have gone back to school. We can’t help but remember all the excitement that came along with back-to-school shopping — picking out the coolest notebooks and pencils, getting great clothes and new shoes and then having to wait forever until the first day to use or [...]