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

Why you should care that gold is at $1605 an ounce.



I'm sure that there are economic reasons you should care about the price of gold, but I'm referring to your bottom line today.  Many women and men have full jewelry boxes.  Jewelry you have received as gifts, the jewelry you inherited that you don't wear.  The "stuff" that blocks the view and the access to the jewelry that you do adore.  I love jewelry.  I love how jewelry makes me feel, look, and "remember".  The jewelry I received when my kids were born.  The special pieces I remember my mother in law wearing.  The gifts from friends and family, and the pieces I splurged on for myself.

But many of us have over-run jewelry boxes with broken pieces, single earrings and some pieces that hold bad memories.  This is where Cowgirl Cash can help.  For no charge, I will go through the box with you.  Pull out the real gold, evaluate the valuable from the clutter and offer you a fair price based on the current price of gold, and silver and resale value.  My background includes six months at the Gemological Institute of America, studying and evaluating diamonds and colored stones eight hours a day. That's why my business card says Graduate Gemologist.

Bringing in the jewelry you don't wear, and don't feel a strongly about prior to an upcoming vacation is like found money. Try it, I guarantee you'll like it.

Music and Cowgirl Cash

Any shopper at Cowgirl Cash knows I always have music on.  I love music, and I have my favorites, but I pride myself in being open to new bands, and honoring the timeless oldies.  As one would expect I like my music authentic, practical and beautiful...
Here's a playlist I came up with that summarizes music from the store and music from my life.  I titled it
"Music we loved in 2010".  My family and close friends have received versions of this in the past.  aka, the Charlton's Christmas present.

1. Avett Brothers: I and Love and You
I bought this album a year ago at a Starbucks in Eugene.  A friend and music lover shared the name of the band with me and I'd been meaning to buy it.  I love buying my music when I'm on a road trip.  What a great time to put it in and really listen.

2. Brandi Carlile:  That year.
The first time I left Cowgirl Cash with an employee and took a vacation was mid-March 2010.  Kathlyne who still runs the store beautifully when I'm gone called.  "Do you know who Brandi Carlile is" she asked?  I'm ashamed to say my answer was "no".  "Well she's playing at the Tower tonight, and she and her band were just shopping in here for over an hour.  They bought all kinds of stuff!"  I immediately went out, bought her music, and have been a crazy fan ever sense.

3. Band of Horses: Cease to Begin
I checked out this Band because of their name and the fact they were coming to Bend.  What a fun (cold) show!

4. Jerry Jeff Walker: LA Freeway
A classic, timeless, feel good artist. Even Brooks and Dunn sings about him.

5. Ray LaMontagne: Repo Man
I learned to love Ray LaMontagne from the same friend who turned me on to Eli Halpin art.  To see him live is an unbelievable treat.

6. Zac Brown: Jolene
I love the looks and attitude of this new guy on the Country scene.  Jolene is a Ray LaMontagne song.

7. Taylor Swift: Enchanted.

My daughter Luci has turned me into a Taylor Swift fan.  I think she is a true talent with a genius manager.  The new album was released Oct. 26, and Luci was ready.  She knows who each song is about and every word.

8. Robert Earl Keen: The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends

My friend is a big REK fan and I've been converted. 

His shows are not to be missed! This was one "hot" show

9. The Black Eyed Peas: The Time

The first time I heard this song on the radio I was with my kids.  They were saying... "listen, we love this song"....then my 11 year old stared at me in disbelief as I sang every word.  They had no idea the song was a remake from the 80's.  Who didn't see Dirty Dancing?

10. Eminem and Rhianna: Love the Way you Lie

Eminem is timeless.  Who knew? This is a great song and another favorite of both my kids.

11. Nelly: Just a Dream

This may be one of the most over played songs on the radio right now.  Every time I drive Teddy to school, and each time I pick him up we hear it.  I love how we both like it and love to turn it up!