29 Oct Things We Love: Things We Love

Big Sky Floor Mirror with Jewelry Storage by Hooker Furnishings

We love a beautiful piece of furniture — even more so when it’s hiding something useful. The Big Sky Floor Mirror does just that, pairing a full-length beveled mirror with hidden jewelry storage that keeps favorite pieces organized and within reach. Its espresso-brown finish and lighter wood accents add warmth without feeling overly rustic. And when the holiday calendar starts filling up, having your mirror and jewelry in one place makes getting out the door just a little easier.

39.5 x 7 x 80 inches
$2,959
hookerfurnishings.com

Bolo by William Matthews

If you’ve ever wondered how the bolo tie became such an icon of Western style, this book belongs on your coffee table. Across 400 pages, Bolo brings together more than 600 examples, exploring the craftsmanship, history, and culture behind them, with special attention given to Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and other Native American artists. Photographs of familiar cultural icons sporting their own bolos make it just as fun to flip through as it is to read. Give it to your favorite Western enthusiast — or leave it out and see how quickly your guests pick it up.

9.25 x 13.5 inches; 400 pages,
hardcover, $95
williammatthewsstudio.com

Large Antique Western Apache Figural Basket by Western Trading Post

Some pieces can completely change a room, and this large antique Western Apache basket is one of them. Woven from willow and devil’s claw, it features deer and snake figures alongside bold geometric patterns, with contrasting rings and a silver concho button adding interest to the base. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century and measuring nearly two feet tall, it offers more than a beautiful pattern — it brings history and craftsmanship into the home. Put it somewhere it can be seen and appreciated; this isn’t one to tuck away.

22.75 x 12.5 inches
$10,000
westerntradingpost.com

Pure West T-Shirt by Cheryl Long

Some things are just too good to stay in the past. Artist and photographer Cheryl Long first created Pure West T-shirts in 1989 using her own 35mm photographs of real working cowboys and historic ranches across the American West. Now, 37 years later, the shirts are back by popular demand from a new generation of Western enthusiasts and longtime collectors alike. Made from 100 percent cotton, each one carries a piece of authentic ranching history, while the long-sleeve Cowboy Christmas design makes the revival especially fitting for the season.

Short-sleeve: Sizes S–XL, $49; XXL, $59
Long-sleeve Cowboy Christmas: Sizes S–XL, $69
purewest.net

Vintage Bohlin 14K Gold Watch by Western Trading Post

For the person who thinks jewelry should come with a good story, this vintage Bohlin watch certainly delivers. Once owned by Edward Bohlin’s secretary, Helena Kropke, the 14K gold-and-leather bracelet was crafted by Bohlin’s shop metalsmith, Bud Phillips, and adorned with gold-leaf designs, twisted wire, floral appliqués, diamonds, and emeralds. It even comes with Kropke’s personalized Bohlin letterhead and two vintage catalogs. Wear it, display it, or simply admire it — this is the kind of Western treasure you don’t come across every day.

9.5 inches
$6,500
westerntradingpost.com

Clay in Motion Handwarmer Mug by Made in Washington

There’s nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a warm mug on a cold winter morning. Handmade in the Clay in Motion studio and sold by Made in Washington, the Handwarmer Mug takes that simple pleasure one step further with a contoured pocket that lets you slip your fingers inside and feel the warmth with every sip. Choose a right- or left-handed design, fill it with 14 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and you may have a new favorite mug. Our advice? Get two before your holiday guests claim yours.

6 x 4 x 4 inches; holds 14 ounces
$25
madeinwashington.com