country home decor

Mine House Collection Interior designers and in-the-know cowgirls come from all over Arizona to shop in the Southwestern home furnishings boutique Mine House Collection. Perched on a hillside in the ghost town (and tourist mecca) of Jerome, Arizona, the Mine House stocks a huge selection of Escalante rugs, Western Heritage Furniture and an ever changing...

The incomparable “Southwestern” style relies on colorful, patterned textiles, artisan pottery and rich anchor pieces- all arranged harmoniously within smooth, light walls- to create the magical ambiance and organic elegance that defines this design. Pendleton Classic San Miguel Rug: A warm maize field, crosses in deep terra cotta, and accents in brown and mocha, create...

Julie Littlefield, founder and matriarch of Scenic Mesa, the west’s preeminent bison-leather furnishings company, perfectly exemplifies the COWGIRL spirit of following your passion, trusting where it leads, and creating a life you love. In this case, that includes a richly rewarding, rustically elegant and lucrative interior furnishings company! Located in western Colorado in the small...

The newest trend is decorated cow skulls utilizes vivid blooms utilizes vivid blooms to create surprising, organic accents for guest rooms, garden parties, western weddings – even cell phones! Above: Wildflower Cow Skull, The Seeker, $388, theseekershop.com.   Succuent & Thistle Decorated Cow Skull, The Seeker, $378, theseeker.com.   “Watercolor” Cow Skull Floral Clear Phone Case,...

(Originally published in the January/February 2013 Issue of Cowgirl Magazine). 

When avid fly fisherman and golf enthusiast Robert Markstein decided to live full time in Wyoming, he found his perfect paradise at 3 Creek Ranch. The exclusive residential development, organically situated amid the wide-open spaces of a well preserved wildlife habitat, is just a five-minute drive from the town of Jackson, Wyoming.  The natural surroundings...

Galvanized steel is metal that has been coated with zinc, creating the familiar crystalline surface pattern known as spangle.  Originally used as an inexpensive treatment to prevent rust and corrosion, galvanized accessories have become a staple ingredient in country, “shabby chic” and industrial- inspired decor. GARDENERS Wash Tub Elevated Garden, $299, gardeners.com UBERBAZAAR Simple Metal...