I know, I know... It's just the middle of September, and you think it's way too early to talk about the holiday season. As a matter of fact, holiday season at Buckaroo Bling starts in September or October every year as we navigate the holy days and holidays we observe. So, here's a quick behind-the-scenes and an even quicker heads-up to let you know what to expect from us from now till the end of the year.
Cowgirls and cowboys, ladies and gentlemen, after almost seventeen months, Buckaroo Bling is getting on the road again. If you want to catch us in your neck of the woods or see the roundup of website updates, this is the post to read.
Did you ever look at a Buckaroo Bling collection and wonder how it came to be? What influenced our Boss Lady to design it the way she did? Well, today you're in luck, 'cause I'm taking you behind the scenes to show you some things that make Buckaroo Bling tick and influence our designs.
If last year has taught me anything, it's to stop getting hung up on big goals and take one step at a time instead. Entering 2021 armed with that knowledge made me feel like a huge load had been lifted off my shoulders. But what does that change in my perspective mean for Buckaroo Bling followers and customers like you?
Unless you've lived under a rock, you know that 2020 wasn't the greatest year either in the US or in the world. As is the custom at the end of every year, we'll take a look back to see how we survived, and a look ahead to decide what we'll be doing next. One thing we've all surely learned this year is that no plans should be set too firmly.
Can you believe it? Tonight, we're already lighting the third light of Hanukkah, and there are only twelve days left till Christmas! So, what do you do if you haven't bought a gift for that classy cowgirl in your life yet?
If you know anything about Buckaroo Bling, you know our studio is closed on Saturdays. So why are we closed when a lot of folks are out and about shopping? Are we sleeping in? Are we hiding in the basement? Are we scaling local mountains and swimming in the lakes? Read on to find out.
When 'rona hit, at first, everyone was panicking, even if we didn't want to admit it. Then, some of us started praying... for protection, for strength, for wisdom. Now, it's time to plan for the last four months of the year. We're already making holiday plans here at Buckaroo Bling. Are you?
With COVID-19 giving everyone fits of fright, regular sales channels for Buckaroo Bling have mostly dried up. Back in May and June, I faced a hard decision when I found out all of my scheduled live events for the summer had been cancelled. I had to decide whether to let Buckaroo Bling completely fold, which meant throwing away all I put into it in the past two years, or figure out how to go with the flow and keep the business afloat until better times come.
If the events of this year taught me anything, it's not to put all of my eggs in one basket, not to skate on thin ice, and not to get out on a limb if the said limb doesn't look sturdy enough to support my weight (and that's quite a bit of weight, trust me). Now, this doesn't mean one basket shouldn't have more eggs in it than the other, or ice skating shouldn't be done - period, or ambulance needs to be called every time I get out on a limb. Not at all!
"Charity begins at home but shouldn't end there," says a Scottish proverb. Now, I'm not Scottish, but I do have a soft spot for those who can't help themselves, especially our friends of the equine and canine kind. So, when Buckaroo Bling was just starting off, I decided to - once I had some sales - donate a portion of the revenues to two causes: horse rescue and dog rescue.
