Beginning tomorrow, July 3rd, 2009, the Calgary Stampede will take place over the next 10 days in Alberta, Canada. The annual event is committed to preserving and promoting western heritage and values through their stampedes, concerts, Ag displays and their Fine Arts display, the Western Showcase.

It is at the Western Showcase that Craig Bergsgaard will have a temporary studio and will share his sculptures with visitors from around the world. This year Craig has something special for the Calgary Stampede…

‘Every year at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, daring cowboys risk their necks to prevail over horses in their wildest state. Craig Bergsgard has created a special sculpture, Good Day Gone Bad, to commemorate these brave and crazy men.

This sculpture will only be available for sale until the end of the Stampede on July 13, 2009. After that, the mold will be retired forever.

Good Day depicts a wrangler and mustang struggling in the perennial battle between man and beast. Notice how the horse is staring the cowboy right in the eye with complete defiance. If you have ever seen this look you will remember it!’

The Western Showcase will feature hundreds exhibitors showcasing art, entertainment, presentations and exhibitions that depict the Western Lifestyle. This is a major part of the Calgary Stampede and not to be missed.

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Rustic * Western * Vintage Artists

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I have been searching for the perfect shawl for a while now… something for cool summer nights, and also for those winter days when something light will do.  So I was THRILLED to run across JK Brand Custom Designs last weekend.  {why did it take me so long to check out this company??}  Then I started roaming through the website and finding FABULOUS home goods that are perfect for adding a little Rustic * Western * Vintage Style to your home.  Oh boy… y’all are going to love it!!

These Deer Hide shawls are just dreamy… I love it that you can throw on a great pair of jeans, a tee & boots, then add this shawl for killer STYLE.  According to Jennifer, the founder of JK Brand Custom Designs, new shawls with red fox or white fox trim are coming in August for the fall/winter line so we’ll have to be sure to keep checking her website!!  Also coming soon, BEADED BELTS… **swoon**

 
Elk Smoke Southwest Table Runner
Make any ol’ table look amazing with one of these Table Runners. Each one is one of a kind and can be custom made to fit your table… love it!!

Elk Hide Pillows
 

Fringed Elk Hide Napkin Rings
These are another home accessory that can take a simple setting from ho~hum to hot~diggity.

Ora Shane Native American Collection
This little bag is special not only because it is beautifully handmade, but also because it was made by Ora Shane, a Crow Indian woman who lives in Montana and has practiced this handwork since she learned it from her mother as a teenager.  This is the perfect piece to start your collection of current Native American regalia… a collection that can be a treasured for generations to come.

 After being in this industry for over 12 years, Jennifer continues to design each piece herself. In fact she also hand makes each piece with an assistant at her side making it truly wearable art.

Good news for SHOP GIRLS… JK Brand is primarily a wholesale company.  If you are interested in purchasing JK Brand for your store then you may contact Jennifer HERE.

For retail inquiries visit Hide Out Leather Apparel in Jackson, Wyoming.  Ask for the store owner, Jamie, or the manager, ‘T’, who can help you with the complete line of JK Brand.

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Rustic * Western * Vintage FASHION

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If I lived near Philadelphia I would go here this weekend…
{after the BBQ, before the fireworks}

This interesting exhibition will be held at Material Culture in Philadelphia.  Design*Sponge did a post about the store {and the owner’s house which has a great rustic vibe} this week…  add this to the Road Trip itinerary, pronto…

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With 4th of July just a few days away our family is gearing up for our annual 4th of July Picnic out at the farm. Farm picnics are always fun because you never know who is going to show up, what they’re going to bring or how the day will end. One thing you can be sure of a beautiful setting to enjoy wonderful food and lots of good times.

While the hubby is on the grill, I’ll be making the table look pretty… here is my INSPIRATION.

{Western Interiors, June/July 2007, Photo by Dominique Vorillon}

This is not the first time that this house has INSPIRED us {see the Shabby Santa Fe Living Room we admired in April}.  I think it is the simplicity of white that makes this look so endearing.  It is easy to say, ’I could do that… all I have to do is grab some white sheets or muslin and I’m good to go.’  But then you start thinking about the kids, and the dog, and suddenly this simple palette is much more complicated. But it’s awfully pretty… and there’s always BLEACH.  hmmm, maybe we should go for it!!

{Country Living, April 2004}

Who says you can’t pull the dining table out to the yard??  This classic pine turned~leg table gives your outdoor dining a solid base… linen table runners are working double duty as placemats… a combination of chairs and a bench keep the setting real.

I found a dining table in the clearance section of a local furniture warehouse not long ago that I LOVED… even though we’re not in the market for a dining table I should have bought it to use outdoors for something JUST LIKE THIS!!

{From the book Serving Kansas City: Tablescapes and Celebrations (2007), dk publications}

I created this outdoor dining~scape for a show that Cactus Creek did back in 2007. My favorite part of this table was the straw bales used for seating. I had these cushions made to fit perfectly on the straw, then used big leather chairs on each end of the table to balance the bold look. For place settings I used small pumpkins as place card holders. I could eat every meal at this table {but I get to sit in the leather chairs!!}.

What are you doing for 4th of July?? A BIG picnic or a small gathering?? What is your favorite thing to make your Outdoor Dining look pretty??

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Over the last few months Cactus Creek’s Design*Studio has gone from a BRIGHT Idea to a COZY Space in Weston, MO that is OPEN every 2nd Saturday Weekend.  The studio is filled to the brim with Rustic * Western * Vintage accessories and gifts, as well as serving as a gallery to the artists and merchants that we feature on CactusCreekDaily.com.

We’re starting to get a line up that you DON’T WANT TO MISS so I thought I’d let you know what’s COMING SOON to the Cactus Creek Design*Studio…

 
Our next event Is the 2nd Saturday Weekend of 
** July 10th ~ July 12th **
That weekend we will continue to showcase the art of Dave Newman.  You can read all about Dave HERE.  Don’t miss this chance to see Dave’s art in person and also to discuss your own commissioned piece of art work for your business, home, or as a special gift.

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** 2nd Saturday Weekend of August 7th ~ August 9th **
{this one is a doozy!!}
Corpirate and the Prairie Jeweler will both be at the studio for two killer Trunk Shows.
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We will have a guest appearance with Danielle Hayes, the founder of HauteCowgirl.com and Western Glamour Media.
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The entire town of Weston, MO will be buzzing that weekend as antique vendors flood the area during the 10 Mile Antique & Garden Show.
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On Saturday morning the Junk Mafia will be outside of the studio for a live broadcast of their Junk in my Trunk Radio Show.

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2nd Saturday Weekend of
** September 11th ~ September 13th **
The Cactus Creek Design*Studio WALLS will be filled with the artwork of Dolan Geiman while the rest of the space will feature reclaimed art & sculptures from Rhett Johnson.

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** Cactus Creek Design*Studio **

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As much as I love summer {garage sales, swimming pools & ice cream ~ how could you not love summer??}, it has been unbearably hot this week.  So hot that we have stayed inside a lot this week, cuddling up in the a/c with movies and popcorn, much like we’ll do six months from now when there will be snow drifts, crackling fires and hot cocoa. 

When forced to stay indoors it is lovely to maintain our connection to nature  through our homes that exude the rustic style we LOVE.  Here are some wallpapers that bring that are nature~inspired and take us Into the Woods.

The Fir Tree Wallpaper from Hygge & West
Perfect for an entryway as it is pictured here from Hygge & West, also lovely as an accent wall in a rustic kitchen with brightly painted cabinets and black appliances.

Christopher from Grow House Grow
Affectionately named Christopher, the story behind this wallpaper is that it was inspired ‘For Christopher, who believed in a world so deeply that everything around him came to life.’ **it’s SWEET as honey**

Check out the Cattle Kate and Nellie wallpapers also from Grow House Grow, how delightful these would be in a little girl’s room!!

Magnolia Woods from Wallpaper Connection
With a woodsy feel, this nature~inspired toile wallpaper is still a classic look for any home. 

Pine Branch wallpaper from Cole & Son
This rustic paper also comes in chocolate brown and HOT PINK {perfect for your Camp Fire girls!!}. I love the simple pattern and clean, natural style.

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On Tuesday morning we announced our first GIVEAWAY… a $100 Gift Certificate from Mexican Imports.  This morning I’m happy to announce we have a WINNER!!

Congrats Lori!!  Also a BIG thanks to Mexican Imports, and everyone who left a comment and entered the GIVEAWAY ~ your enthusiasm was contagious and much appreciated.  In fact, we have a little something for all of you who didn’t win the big bucks… keep an eye on your email box this weekend for an exclusive email just for you!!

I would love to do more of these GIVEAWAYS so y’all stay tuned!!  Also stay tuned for some unique Nature~Inspired wallpaper ideas this afternoon.  till then… xo, fancy

**pssst** the rest of you can still have all you dreamed of from Mexican Imports!! Head on over and treat yourself, now through June 30th, 2009, you’ll receive 10% off of your next order by entering in code ABC10 at checkout.

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Old Territorial Indian Shop is going on the road this weekend all the way to Denver, Colorado and the 20th Annual Cody Old West Show and Auction.

Antique and contemporary Cowboy, western and Indian arts and artifacts, fine western art, western design for home and ranch. Over 200 well known dealers. Auction will feature some personal items from the estate of Annie Oakley!! **WOW**

This year the Cody Old West Show and Auction is moving to the Denver Merchandise Mart… Be sure to check it out this weekend,
June 26th ~ June 29th.

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Hey Shop Girls {and you boys, too}… Dallas Market is starting now!!  For those of you heading over be sure to look for our friends Rockin’ B Antler Design.

Rockin’ B will be on the 11th floor of the Dallas World Trade Center in their new permanent booth with Austin Ranch {Booth #11046}. So be sure to visit them at market this Friday, June 26th thru Monday, June 29th. They have LOTS of new designs that are really cool, like their new tooled antlers
{i can’t wait to see those!!}.

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This tear out is a real INSPIRATION for me… I love the MODERN twist to WESTERN style.  It is true that we all have a little cowboy in us.  Whether we live in an apartment in Chicago, or a suburban neighborhood in Atlanta, our Wild West roots are uniquely American and part of what creates the society of mavericks that root our culture.

{Country Home, Sept 2006}

Want this look?? Here’s a start…

Glenn Lounge Chair from PureModern.com
This chair is the perfect paradox of mixing fresh, MODERN style with wild, RUSTIC texture.

Harlan Coffee Table from Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams
Clean lines and Romantic curves give this table a classic Spanish look that mixes well in any decor.
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Indian Blanket from Pendleton
Just the right SPLASH of COLOR.  Reserved tones that set the scene for a peaceful feeling space.

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