By Cassie Hausauer, Photos by Tara McKenzie Fotos RED DEER, Alberta — Ladies from the western community packed the house at The Harvest Centre at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta on the night of October 22. A sold-out crowd enjoyed shopping from some of Alberta\’s best western style boutiques, a fashion show, and guest …
The debut of Country Thunder Music\’s inner city festival in Calgary, Alberta starts tomorrow! Featuring Luke Bryan, Big & Rich, Tim McGraw and many more as they invade Prairie Winds Park in NE Calgary for one unforgettable time, the festival takes place all this weekend (August 19-21, 2016). In case you\’re curious about some \”insider\” …
Date: July 13, 2013 Photographer: Sharon Fibelkorn Ceremony Location: The home of Mike and Carol Roberts Ojai, Califonia Reception Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia The Horses: \”I had a surprise entrance planned for myself and Ryley Ray (Cayley\’s daughter) that only my parents and my bridesmaids (and just a few others) knew about. We were delivered …
An excerpt from our January/February issue, where we annually carry a western wedding feature. Be sure to subscribe and catch next years edition. Date: August 10, 2013 Photographer: Nicole Wade Ceremony Location: Willow Creek Ranch, Saskatchewan Their Story: Ashley is a Saskatchewan farm girl who grew up riding good horses and making her way through …
A beautifully styled wedding set at the historic Douglas Lake Ranch. Their story: Tina Stone grew up on Vancouver Island, a long way from Douglas Lake Ranch. But rodeo and ranch life drew the B.C. girl to the stunning rolling hills, and in 2003, she took a job on the illustrious ranch. Little did she …
In our March/2013 edition, we profiled 20 interesting artisans of the West, casting a sweet little spotlight on a few of the most ambitious silver, leather, jewellery and gear makers, fashionistas and even a cake baker. Since then we\’ve stayed in touch with nearly all of them, and continue to feed our own inspirations with both their love of …
As a mother and a trainer\’s wife with limited \”me\” time, products in my makeup kit need to be long-lasting and color true to hold up against the hours of errands, meetings, horse shows and travel my life course often sees. Plus, when it\’s time to just be a Mommy, I like natural ingredients and …
I haven\’t always been a fan of cowhide, perhaps because I haven\’t had the vision for it into the decor of the log house. Cowhide placemats and runners have just never really taken my fancy. Pinterest has changed all of that and really popped open my eyes to the endless possibilities of cowhide. I\’ve grown …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we’ll profile some of the talented artisans we met, and whose work we fell in love with. To see the full feature, order the back issue. For silversmith Shawna Whiteside, working from her studio near Didsbury, Alberta, creating the feel …
Our March 2013 issue featured the Ultimate Artisans of the West. Over the next few months, we'll profile some of the talented artisans we met and whose work we fell in love. To see the full feature, order the back issue. Shelagh Blatz “fell” into silversmithing. After convincing some friends to take an Introduction to …
