Ken Amorosano

Distinct Pendleton aesthetics combine with the enduring quality of Sunbrella to create a casual outdoor comfort zone. Pictured above: Square pillows, $69.50; Lumbar pillows, $59.50, pendleton-usa.com.

The Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping is in its 7th year and offers to spectators and competitors alike, a grand opportunity to see the ways of the Vaquero horse and cow culture in a glorious setting, the Santa Ynez Valley, just a short 35 miles northeast of Santa Barbara on California’s Central Coast. From Friday, Oct...

What better way to shake off the winter doldrums than on the back of a horse?  The Cowgirl Spring Roundup at the Resort at Paws Up, April 26-29, is the ultimate immersion into authentic cowgirl culture. Join four very accomplished National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honorees as they lead scenic trail rides, drive...

Miranda Lambert has launched a fashion line through Boot Barn called “Idyllwind,” a combination of “idyll,” which her page on BootBarn.com defines as “music or poem that describes peaceful country life; soft, feminine, warm, authentic,” and “wind,” or “force or action that influences; confident, courageous.”  The line shows off a wide array of styles with a vintage and retro...

La Lune Collection is unique in the realm of rustic furniture, if not in the furniture industry itself.  Every piece in the collection is designed by Mario Costantini, whose years as an interior designer have imparted the collection with an unparalleled artistic elegance.  Each piece of La Lune Collection furniture is carefully hand-crafted by some...

For nearly three-quarters of a century, equestrian sports aficionados have marked their calendars each April and May for the Del Mar National Horse Show, held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the beautiful seaside California town.  Western Week, April 17-21, is a favorite of cowgirls, where featured events include barrel racing, NRHA competition, AQHA and...

Brooklyn-based Chelsea Miller makes unique kitchen knives from reclaimed horse-farrier rasps and tools. Her father was a blacksmith and carpenter who taught her early to work with her hands.  What started as a hobby in 2011 has since gained enormous popularity in professional and private kitchens, and her knives are now backordered 10 to 12...

Collective Retreats is an assemblage of luxury destinations where the location of your individual room—or, in this case, your tent—is what matters most.  The concept is simple: Give five-star accommodations where traditional hotels can’t be built. That is exactly what Peter Mack, founder and CEO of Collective Retreats, has done with his company that operates seasonal...

Vintage Boho creates their designs by sourcing authentic, used Louis Vuitton bags, then conditions the leather trim, replaces any straps or parts showing excess signs of wear, and adds dramatic fringe and embellishments.  Each bag is one-of-a-kind with its own Western twist and wear varies from bag to bag.  Prices also vary depending on the...