A weekend trip to Belknap Hot Springs

Our family and friends weekend to Belknap Hot Springs.  This trip was planned well ahead of my "injury".  The timing was perfect.  The adults left me at the pool while they rode the McKenzie river trail.  The kids explored the "secret" garden, and I read my book and soaked.  I did manage to explore enough to take a few photos.

a quick stop at Sahalie Falls

The secret garden

Lovely warm pools

Clean and convenient campsites. 



New/ Old at Cowgirl Cash

Winter is my time to slow down, reflect, read, plan, play, ski, evaluate, research, and revive.  I love the slow pace of searching for items for the store between a ski, a snowshoe, or family household duties.  Here's some new treasures.  Some I found, some found me.

I'm a sucker for handmade, and back to school dresses are a weakness for me.  They remind me of my Grandma Helen.

sweet girls dress $20

 Regardless of how cute a dress is, it won't be found at Cowgirl Cash unless it looks great with boots.

Kids 8.5 boots $30

Remember the deep slush/ snow we had recently?  Wouldn't these rubber boots, decked with outdoorsy, lovable dogs have been perfect?

Yuppie J.Crew boots.

Ladies 9 $30

Soft corduroy baby dress.

12 months $12

Handmade, heirloom quality beaded leather baby slippers.

Amazing $45

I'm collecting baskets.  Big news. The Bend Farmers Market is going to set up down Brooks Street; right in front of Cowgirl Cash.  I think this location is going to lend a European...farm to table vibe to our market.  An improvement over the ADA approved parking lot location.

This basket is handmade, signed, sturdy, and beautiful.  How could you forget a basket as special as this?

$40

I love dresses, and I am actively looking to buy dresses for the store.  Clean out your closet and bring me your cute cotton classics.

Like most Bend girls, I'm a sucker for Patagonia.  The quality is hard to deny.  This is a near perfect dress.

$35

As I poke around sales and stores I pick up great books.  Books I've read. My selection of paperback books are all recommended.

$8

Cowgirl Cash Market Monday

To market to market.  Today I stayed even closer to home.  Bend, on a Monday holds many treasures.  The following is a sample of what I found for Cowgirl Cash. Come see what else this vintage boot store sells.  Our regular hours are Wed-Sat 11-6, However... this Sunday, and every Sunday until Christmas we are open 12-4.

The Goods...

 This is a handpainted vase with the markings BHD on the bottom.  I'm a sucker for colorful, handmade nature motif items, especially when they are functional...ie: a vase. $20

This creamy yellow teapot is beautiful and simple.  It would make a thoughtful gift paired with some looseleaf tea.  The pot is made in China, but designed by Designpac Inc. in Melrose Park, Il. $20

This is a vintage ice bucket with the coolest SW "cork" inlay pattern.  It works great as an ice bucket as intended, but my friend the gardener suggests they make great compost bins.  Throw your veggie scraps, banana peels, and coffee grinds in this retro bin that sits stylishly on your counter top and then take it to the outside composter.  Upcycling baby...$15

Fuzzy, furry, beaded, baby moccasins, $15.

Vintage, tooled, colorful, belt strap.  This strap has snaps so you can add your own cool buckle.  This is for your skinny friend...30 inches long. $35.

Bottle stopper.  A single di, one of a pair of dice.  You get it.  Perfect for the unfinished wine (if such a thing exists), the olive oil bottle, or the dish soap bottle. $6

Mens XL Austrian sweater.  The sweater you wanted to buy your dad 20 years ago in Europe but couldn't afford. You also didn't have the room in your backpack.  Available now in perfect condition. $60