30 Apr Things We Love: Things We Love

Black River Buckle by Vogt Silversmiths

From one of the West’s most distinguished silversmiths comes this stylish solution for securing your jeans. Founded in California in 1970, Chet Vogt has been creating handsome belt buckles, handmade sterling silver women’s jewelry, and men’s accessories ever since. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted using traditional techniques to embody a legacy of quality, artistry, and Western spirit. For the perfect look wherever you live, the Black River Buckle set in an oxidized 1.5-inch sterling silver base creates a dark, pebbled finish contrasted by polished scrollwork and hand-twisted rope edges. (Belt not included.)

Size: 1.5 inches
$1,250
vogtsilversmiths.com

How to Be an Urban Cowgirl and Find Your Inner West  by Corinne Joy Brown

When not writing about Things We Love for WA&A readers, Corinne Joy Brown can be found writing about Western fashion culture from the ranch to the runway. In her latest book, Brown, a self-proclaimed “city girl with a cowgirl’s heart,” offers a lighthearted guide to Western fashion, cowgirl fitness, romance, cooking, and more. A witty read for women who embrace the American West, whether you’re a rodeo queen or simply love how you feel in a Western hat and great pair of cowboy boots.

Hardcover, 52 pages
$24.99
springcedars.com

Willow Twig Garden Chair by Log Cabin Rustics

Constructed out of freshly cut willow sprouts grown in eastern Iowa, this handmade bentwood garden chair is a classic. Log Cabin Rustic sources this and all their furniture from small shops across the U.S.; these chairs come from a maker in Iowa, who is carrying on an American tradition. Expect the willow branches to turn a beautiful brown color as they dry out. Perfect for your rustic ranch house or cabin, this enduring design invites easy living and relaxation while creating lasting memories.

Size: 21 inches wide x 22 inches deep x 40 inches
high (seat 17 inches wide x 17 inches deep)
$599.00 (includes shipping)
LogCabinRustics.com

Deep-Dish Huckleberry Pie by Northwest Wild Foods

The Great Northwest abounds in nature’s best fish, game, and wild berries. Made daily, Northwest Wild Foods’ 9-inch, deep-dish huckleberry pie features a flaky, buttery crust packed with hand-harvested wild huckleberries, plucked at peak ripeness from the woodlands of Mount St. Helens in Washington State. Shipped frozen, this pie goes from freezer to oven to table. Check out the rest of their offerings including seafood, berries, mushrooms, nuts, juices, spreads, gifts, and other varieties of fruit pies.

Size: 9-inch deep-dish,
serves 8-10
$49.99
nwwildfoods.com

Forever Moon and Back by Jane Win Jewelry

Jane Win’s fanciful pendants are inspired by nomadic coin jewelry of the 1900s that were functional, spiritual, and symbolic ways to transport wealth, show prosperity, and express generosity. Win’s evocative charms are talismans for life, honoring milestone moments. Forever Moon and Back is reminiscent of a favorite expression of affection and features a crescent moon with stars on one side and the word “forever” on the other. Various coin collection pendants come in vermeil or solid gold. Gold chains in a variety of lengths sold separately.

Size: 1.2 inches diameter
$1,998 (pendant only, includes shipping)
janewin.com

Birdbaths by Bowen Pottery

Randy and Shannon Bowen create functional art at their Black Forest studio in Colorado. In spring and summer, clients flock there to buy enchanting birdbaths that are either slab, hand-built by Shannon or thrown on a wheel by Randy. These stoneware birdbaths are fired at extremely high temperatures, making them quite durable. Glazes and designs are individually handmade and vary. Choose from a variety of heights, glazes, styles, and designs from minimal to decorative. Shipping is available but personal pickup is preferred. Their studio is open by appointment and during their three major sales throughout the year. Call for more info: 719.337.9730

Sizes: from 18-inch diameter bowls, standing 12-15 inches high, up to jumbo birdbaths with 28- to 30-inch bowls, standing 28 inches tall.
$205 to $520
bowenpottery.com

Ranch Boss by Cowboy Cauldron

Redefining outdoor cooking, the Ranch Boss is the ultimate smokeless firepit and grill. Even more than its astonishing versatility and functionality, smoke-free grilling sets Cowboy Cauldron products apart, and is why you’ll find them at resort properties, vineyards, and hotels, as well as backyards worldwide. Layered fires first scald your entrée, then cook it on either a rotisserie or grill. With its timeless sculptural presence, this mobile, wood-burning grill and fire pit makes outdoor cooking a distinctly unique pleasure.

Size: 42-inch diameter,
220-pound basin
$4,999
cowboycauldron.com

BBQ Sauce + Rub Gift Set by Hutchins BBQ

Savory meals off the grill demand superb sauces. The Texas family-run company, Hutchins BBQ, knows all about bringing out the best in your favorite meats and poultry. This mouth-watering BBQ gift pack includes one bottle of their Original BBQ Sauce (18 oz.), one Tangy Pork Sauce (18 oz.), and one Sweet BBQ Glaze (18 oz.), which is their thicker, sweeter glaze with rich molasses notes. Each gift pack also includes their signature Rib Rub and Brisket Seasoning.

$49.95
HutchinsBBQ.com