Classy Cowgirl Corral: News

Vaqueros in a parade - photo by Obed Hernandez

Cowboy, Vaquero, Buckaroo...

Jelena Louie

Did you know that the first cowboys in Texas were Mexican vaqueros? Matter of fact, vaqueros were so well known for their skills that Texas rancher Richard King, traveled to...

Cowboy, Vaquero, Buckaroo...

Jelena Louie

Did you know that the first cowboys in Texas were Mexican vaqueros? Matter of fact, vaqueros were so well known for their skills that Texas rancher Richard King, traveled to...

Photo by Luke Michael

5 Western Brands Made in the USA

Jelena Louie

With the events of the past few months, many are starting to wonder where their favorite products are made, and we western folk are no exception. Some of us have...

5 Western Brands Made in the USA

Jelena Louie

With the events of the past few months, many are starting to wonder where their favorite products are made, and we western folk are no exception. Some of us have...

Ella the rescued Mustang

Behind The Scenes: Charity Begins at Home...

Jelena Louie

"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...

Behind The Scenes: Charity Begins at Home...

Jelena Louie

"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...

Tools of the trade

Behind the Scenes: Tools of the Trade

Jelena Louie

To do any job properly, you need the right tools. A jeweler's hammer is not the same as a blacksmith's hammer or a carpenter's hammer, for example. Even within the...

Behind the Scenes: Tools of the Trade

Jelena Louie

To do any job properly, you need the right tools. A jeweler's hammer is not the same as a blacksmith's hammer or a carpenter's hammer, for example. Even within the...

Unboxing Buckaroo Bling

Behind The Scenes: Designing an Unboxing Experi...

Jelena Louie

I am a jewelry designer, not graphic or packaging designer. Still, I know that every little detail speaks about the value of the product, including packaging. With that in mind,...

Behind The Scenes: Designing an Unboxing Experi...

Jelena Louie

I am a jewelry designer, not graphic or packaging designer. Still, I know that every little detail speaks about the value of the product, including packaging. With that in mind,...

Man in a Cowboy Hat - photo by Nathan Dumlao

Black Cowboys of the Old West

Jelena Louie

Did you know that there were Black cowboys in the Old West? Almost from the earliest days of Texas ranching, cattle drives and cowboys, there were cowboys of African origin...

Black Cowboys of the Old West

Jelena Louie

Did you know that there were Black cowboys in the Old West? Almost from the earliest days of Texas ranching, cattle drives and cowboys, there were cowboys of African origin...