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A Cowboy Christmas  

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Forego the seasonal stress this holiday with any of the perfect cowboy Christmas gifts by the members at The Western Vault. Be sure to swing by the Western Christmas section on The Western Vault to check out the holiday gift guide RCC Western Stores has provided for you. Find your family and friends the perfect Western-inspired gifts this year, and have yourself a merry little cowboy Christmas!

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Jack Terry Fine Art

Georgetown, Texas
(512) 864-2990 View Inventory


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Jack Terry was taught that "you got to live it to paint it," which has led to his creating breathtaking paintings.

Jack Terry offers a wide selection of seasonal paintings that complement any home. His Western artwork portrays the authentic people and scenery of the West. Terry also offers a variety of books that he wrote and illustrated, with themes ranging from Christmas stories to cowboy and cowgirl tales. For any cowboy or cowgirl who enjoys gorgeous art or a good read, Jack Terry's the man to see for Christmas gift shopping.

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La Mujer Studio

Gainesville, Texas

(903) 814-4096

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Owner Jodi Finkenbinder translates her passion for horses into gorgeous artwork.

 

La Mujer Studio offers a unique, distinctive style of artwork for the art-lover on your list. Jodi Finkenbinder, a gourd art specialist, provides her clients custom-made pieces of art, specifically tailored to your needs, resulting in one-of-a-kind gifts crafted with love and joy for your loved ones. Finkenbinder offers a wide array of pieces, from gourd art, to bronze sculptures, to stained glass mosaic sculptures.

View ProfileNettles Country 
Madisonville, Texas
(936) 348-6541  

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Smart Little Lena was a legend in the equine industry.
 

The coffee table book Smart Little Lena: His Grand Slam Years is out just in time for your Christmas shopping at Nettles Country! The 235-page edition about the first Triple Crown Champion weaves the stories of the lives of those who owned and showed this horse with his successful show career and impetuous entertaining antics. Smart Little Lena: His Grand Slam Years is the 17th book for author Gala Nettles. Smart Little Lena is a smart little purchase! 

View ProfileTempleton Thompson
Dickson, Tennessee
(713) 248-7840

 
Happy Yee-Halidays from Templeton Thompson!
Don't miss out on Templeton Thompson's Happy Yee-Halidays CD! Slip the disc in, turn the volume up, and get into the cowboy Christmas spirit. Get a sneak preview of one of the holiday tunes on her website.
View ProfileDave Alexander 
Era, Tennessee
(972) 393-1586

 

Dave Alexander's album will fill your home with country Christmas classics.
Get into the Christmas spirit with the help of musician Dave Alexander's classic album, Swingin' Into Christmas. Throughout Alexander's successful and award-winning career, he has gained the respect of his peers while mesmerizing his audiences with each performance, and he blows listeners away while crooning the classics on his holiday album.
  1. Jingle Bells
  2. Let It Snow
  3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
  4. Silver Bells
  5. Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer
  6. White Christmas
  7. Frosty the Snow Man
  8. Silent Night
  9. I'll be Home for Christmas
  10. The Christmas Song 
View ProfileDiamond 57 Cowboy Boot Purses
Gresham, Oregon
(503) 756-1480


 

This beautiful sky blue cowboy boot purse with beautiful pink and blue stitching

comes with a free leather zippered pouch that fits inside to keep all your gear safe.


Does the lady on your list seem to already have everything she needs? Diamond 57 Cowboy Boot Purses has a one-of-a-kind collection of gorgeous boots and cowhide purses, along with a beautiful selection of jewelry any cowgirl is bound to love and need. Sue Roake, owner and designer, knows what women want and has the enviable inventory to prove it.

View ProfileJewelry by Day
Pendleton, Oregon
(541) 377-0700


 

Jewelry by Day's pieces will take you on a journey to a place where the old West is still alive. 

Jewelry by Day has original jewelry pieces for that special cowgirl in your life. Owner and designer Michelle Day knows a woman's accessories need to make a statement--and her jewelry does just that. From turquoise drop earrings to beaded bracelets, Jewelry by Day is sure to have a little stylish somethin' to make your lady happy.

View ProfileAppaloosa Trading Company
Durango, Colorado
(970) 385-1722


 

Appaloosa designed products are created utilizing only the finest leathers

with close attention to detail and technique. 

 

Stuck on what to get your cowboy this holiday season? Quit your worrying and head to Appaloosa Trading Company, where you'll find countless gift options. This family-owned and operated store knows how stressful holiday shopping can be, so it has added gift ideas to its inventory that will make any cowboy happy. Appaloosa Trading Company's selection consists of leather belts, belt buckles, leather vests and jackets, flasks, and gun racks. You're sure to have one happy cowboy on your hands after shopping for him at Appaloosa Trading Company!

View ProfileTexas Ridem 

Pendleton, Oregon
(541) 377-0700


 

With over fifteen years of designing and leather crafting experience, Texas Ridem offers high-quality--but very adorable--leather book stockings for the kids (as well as boots for the adults).

 

Texas Ridem has stocked its inventory with adorable stockings this Christmas season for the kiddos. The store's spirited cowboy boot stockings are sure to have your buckaroos smilin' big on Christmas morning, eager to see what these spacious and festive stockings hold within. Texas Ridem also sells Christmas pillows that are sure to have sugarplum fairies dancing in your children's heads. Be sure to have your child's stocking in by Christmas--do so by swinging by or calling Texas Ridem before it's too late.  

View ProfilePinto Ranch 

Houston, Texas

(713) 333-7900


 

"Marlo," the tri-color Pinto, will be a great new companion for your buckaroos.

Pinto Ranch is the one-stop spot to find all the toys your little ones have been wanting all year. The toy selection includes rocking horses, brown and pink guitars, little cowboy and cowgirl leather outfits, plush pillows and blankets, canteens, and purses. Check out Pinto Ranch's inventory to find the gifts and toys your little wranglers deserve. 

The Western Vault New Member

Western by Design, LLC View Profile

Colville, Washington
(509) 684-8717
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Western by Design's Giddy Up Children's Teepee comes in

a variety of Western children's patterns.

 

The Western Vault gives a warm, hearty welcome to our newest member, Western by Design. Western by Design sells high-quality, authentic Western wear, but it also has toys in stock, which will be sure to make Christmas for your buckaroos one they won't soon forget. Who wouldn't love any of the toys Western by Design has in stock? Teepees, stockings, plush animals and pillows, toy pistols, holsters, and stick ponies. (You might even find the adults in the family enjoy "helping" the kids play with these cool toys, too!)

View ProfileRND Rustics 

Magnolia, Texas

(281) 259-8889


 

RND Rustic's Star Serving Dishes set is made of tempered glass  with chrome-plated star handles.

  

Who is the person in your family or group of friends who's always hosting holiday parties or in the kitchen whippin' up something delicious? Surprise that cook with a gift they'll adore by RND Rustics. The company's inventory includes gorgeous canister sets, a variety of Western dinnerware, potholders, towels, salt and pepper shakers, wooden trays, cowhide placemats, coasters, and table runners. Don't miss out on the wonderful kitchen and cooking products for the family chef this holiday season at RND Rustics.

The Western Vault News and Events

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Pinto Ranch

Houston, Texas

(713) 333-7900 



Pinto Ranch's Upcomin' Events
 
Dallas, Texas
Thursday, December 8 and Saturday, December 10, 2011
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

High-fashion boots for high-fashion cowgirls. Or special order a luxurious pair for your cowboy. Pedro Muņoz, owner and designer, will be in-store to help you choose from his beautiful handmade collection.

 

Las Vegas, Nevada
Thursday, December 8 - Saturday, December 10, 2011
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Embroidery, zippers and extra-tall boots are the new trends from Old Gringo. See the handmade collection brought in by Colin Davison. Also an exclusive opportunity to order direct from the Old Gringo warehouse inventory!
 
Houston, Texas
Saturday, December 10, 2011
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Embroidery, zippers and extra-tall boots are the new trends from Old Gringo. See the handmade collection brought in by Colin Davison. Also an exclusive opportunity to order direct from the Old Gringo warehouse inventory!
 
Get more information in the Upcomin' Events section.
View ProfileBarranada Shirt Company 

Grand Island, Nebraska

(308) 382-2920


 

Remember, Barranada make great gifts for everyone on your list--

including yourself!

  

The Barranada Shirt Company elves are busy at work making your holiday shopping as easy and fun as possible. The store has three winter treats of which Santa himself would approve!
  1. Now through December 31, enjoy free shipping on all orders at barranada.com, with no minimum purchase.
  2. Shop at barranada.com and get 10% off your entire holiday order.
  3. Each week in December, everyone who "likes" Barranada on Facebook will be entered into a drawing to win a free Barranada shirt or fun stocking stuffer.  That's five chances to win! If you're not following Barranada on Facebook, now is the perfect time to start.

Shop Barranada for classic, finely tailored shirts for women and men now for the holidays!

Andy and Aaron SanchezView Profile 
Algodones, New Mexico
(505) 771-1223 


 

This artisitc Andy and Aaron Sanchez Nativity set is hand-carved and trimmed with Indian beading.


Be sure to check out the new furniture at Andy and Aaron Sanchez's furniture store, as well as all their great gifts. The company has some beautiful pieces just in time for the holidays.

 
View ProfileBear Paws Trading Post 

Brookesmith, Texas

(325) 642-3277


 

Bear Paws Trading Post is a one-stop spot for all your gift-buying needs.

  

Don't miss the Christmas special at Bear Paws Trading Post, where you get 15% off all American West leather goods for him and her including purses, wallets, boot-bags, travel cases, and computer cases. You can also get 15% off woven wool Southwestern pillows, 20% off woven wool Southwestern -style rugs, and 20% off one-of-a-kind designer purses. Bear Paws Trading Post also offers free shipping on many items. You can't beat that!
Hones View ProfileDesign Studio 
Santaquin, Utah
(801) 798-7555

Working closely with clients and designers, Hones Design Studio can create anything you can imagine for your holiday gifts. From custom functional art pieces, to beautiful sculptures of wood and bronze, the studio will give you something incredible for someone incredible.
Desert Raven ArtView Profile 

Utah

(801) 754-1628


 

Stone spirits (center) are special stones Native Americans make into amulets

that can be worn around the neck.

  

Check out these stone spirits by Desert Raven Art. These are carefully hand-beaded and beautifully decorated with antique trade beads. You can also find gorgeous antique trade bead necklaces.

View ProfileCattle Kate 

Garden City, Idaho

(800) 332-5283


 

Cattle Kate is offering 20% off silk scarves! This is for a limited time only--the offer ends on December 31. The store has other great deals happening, too.
Who wouldn't want one of these silk scarves or rustic pieces of furniture?

 

High Back Wing Recliner

Don't look for a gear shift on this Western beauty. Just push back to experience the ease of motion attributed to this handsome chair that just happens to recline. This recliner is made of hand-burnished leather with embossed crocodile detailing.

  

Three Drawer Chest

At home, at a safari, or on an American ranch, this three-drawer chest is wrapped in embossed leather with leather handles and antiqued brass bound corners. It looks great as an end table or bedside table.

 

Copper Coffee Table

This hand-wrought, cauldron-style copper table with hand-forged iron legs makes an outstanding coffee table. The fire patina finish makes each piece unique, and it's available in multiple sizes.

ThingsToDoSoonUpcomin' Events

 

Check out the following events that are comin' up, as well as the entire event calendar at The Western Vault. What are you waiting for? Head 'em up and move 'em out to one of these great events!

  • December 7-10   National Finals Rodeo
  • December 8-10   Old Gringo Trunk Show at Pinto Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • December 10   Old Gringo Trunk Show at Pinto Ranch in Houston, Texas
  • December 10   Stallion Trunk Show at Pinto Ranch in Dallas, Texas

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True Grit Jacket by D&D Farm and Ranch

 

 

Cowboy Chess Set by Andy and Aaron Sanchez
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Emily Luza

Marketing Director

(713) 661-6300

emily@thewesternvault.com  

 

Jennifer Kimrey

Writer 

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Linda Galayda

Advisory Board

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linda@thewesternvault.com

 

 

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