BEADED BELTS by Martiny Saddle Co. - Made in USA

Good Morning!!! So excited this morning to share some of the Amazing Ms Nancy Martiny handy work with you! For years I have wanted a beautiful beaded belt. Well, this last summer the beautiful Ms Laurie Small put together a brilliant, bright, and BEAUTIFUL set of beads and my amazing Mom (Nancy Martiny) paired it with the perfect hand carved leather work. I LOVE IT!
Since my belt, these two lovely ladies have teamed up to create unique, one of a kind, beautiful beaded belts for friends all over the west. These creations are just too beautiful not to share! Here are some of the latest.
Leather work by: Martiny Saddle
Bead Work by: Laurie Small

Leather: Martiny Saddle Full hand carved floral design with overlay tips
Beads: by Laurie Small ~ Classic white with a custom name combined with a unique bead design

Custom Name in beaded design

Martiny Saddle Co. Leather: Antique Brown Leather with a mini star geometric design
Beads: by Bekki Reuter

Leather Work: Martiny Saddle Co. stunning overlay & filagreed ends with a metallic blue inlay
Beads by: Badlands Leather

Martiny Saddle Co. Leather: Gorgeous full copper rose hand carved leather
ends with a bright beautiful
Bead work by Laurie Small: Vibrant colors with a classic double feather design

STUNNING!!! Quite possible one of my very favorites!
Martiny Leather Co ~ Full flower overlay ends with a stunning black dyed background
Perfectly paired with a classy color palette and design
Nevada Bound!

Montana Bound~

Martiny Saddle Co Leather ~ Traditional basket stamp ends with a custom initial tip
Beautiful Beadwork by Laurie Small

Above is a small glimpse at some of the other BEAUITFUL Belts from Martiny Saddle.
Here is contact info if you'd like to order your own Martiny Custom Belt see more of amazing Martiny leather work.

Martiny Saddle Co.
Nancy Martiny
email: martiysaddle@yahoo.com
phone: 208- 876-4227
Web-site: http://www.lilredroan.com/martinysaddleco.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinySaddle

To Order BEAD WORK contact Laurie Small:
Phone: 208-374-5672
Facebook Personal Message: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=764295460


THANK YOU so very much for traveling the gypsy trail with me today and letting me share one of my very favorite things with you! I just love all the beautiful hand crafted leather belts and bead work. Hope you enjoyed the scenery too!
Happy Trails,
Mindy

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• Original Cowgirl Cuffs
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• Lil' Red Roan Christmas Ornaments
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• Brockman Western Lighting
• Travis Stringer Western Wedding Rings

Idaho Cowboy - Homemade Potato Soup

Good Morning,

I have wanted to share one of my all time favorite recipes for awhile. Well last night we had a wild girls night and made just that...IDAHO Cowboy Homemade Potato Soup! The base recipe is what my Mom used to make us. We don't make it the same....mainly because I am a lot lazier than her but I love it either way :)

IDAHO COWBOY ~ Homemade Potato Soup
PARTY GUESTS LIST:
4 cups Peeled & Cubed Potatoes
3 Cups Water
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Thyme leaves dried ( I have NEVER EVER USED Thyme in the recipe)

2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
3-6 Slices of Bacon (optional...ALSO, you can use left over ham from a big Thanksgiving meal :)

Wash & Peel!
Basically this pic is just to show you the awesome Purple nails I let Ellie paint)

Cube your delicious IDAHO Potatoes

(Please forgive the random photos camera is out of commission....
so we improvised with the flip phone camera :)

Boil Potatoes, salt, pepper, & thyme for 15 minutes or until potatoes are slightly tender. Drain & save potato broth. Mash half potatoes & leave half cubed. (The more mashed potatoes, the thicker the soup will be. When you're finished...You can also add milk to thin it down if needed)

In a separate pot, Make a white sauce of 2 TBLS Butter & 2 TBLS Flour. Melt Butter on low. Stir in Flour until smooth. Next Stir in potato water broth slowly until smooth.

Cook Bacon until crispy. ( I cook mine on the George Foreman Grill. It drains the fat & makes clean up easy :) Let cool & Dice Cooked Bacon. (I don't always use bacon. This was a "Go To College Meal" because you pretty much can use potatoes, water, salt, and pepper to serve the masses. lol...like an Idaho "Stone Soup".

Stir in Bacon, mashed potatoes, cubed potatoes into broth & simmer until thick.
(I am super impatient & just add in ingredients & enjoy) Makes 4-6 Servings.
I usually double the recipe.
FUN TOPPINGS: Dallop of sour cream, grated pepperjack cheese, or crunched up tortilla chips

Good side dishes are: Bronc Rider to Breakfast Crossiants
or a
Pioneer Woman BBQ Bacon Wrapped Popper added to a ....GRILLED SANDWICH!

SERVE & ENJOY

Penelope & Ellie, also known as WILD Party Guests, ate their soup ALL GONE!

Thank you to Ellie, Penelope, and Lisa for a great girls night! We even had some party crashers so up. Good times with family and friends! Thank YOU so much for stopping in to visit the gypsy trail! Hope you can enjoy a hot bowl of Idaho Cowboy Homemade Potato Soup soon!
HAPPY TRAILS ~ Mindy

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RECIPE RECAP:
IDAHO COWBOY ~ Homemade Potato Soup

Ingredients:
4 cups Peeled & Cubed Potatoes
3 Cups Water
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Thyme leaves dried ( I have NEVER EVER USED Thyme in the recipe)

2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
3-6 Slices of Bacon (optional)

Boil Potatoes, salt, pepper, & thyme for 15 minutes or until potatoes are slightly tender. Drain & save potato broth. Mash half potatoes & leave half cubed. (The more mashed potatoes, the thicker the soup will be. When you're finished...You can also add milk to thin it down if needed)

Make a white sauce of 2 TBLS Butter & 2 TBLS Flour. Melt Butter on low. Stir in Flour until smooth. Next Stir in potato water broth slowly until smooth.

Cook Bacon until crispy. ( I cook mine on the George Foreman Grill. It drains the fat & makes clean up easy :) Let cool & Dice Cooked Bacon

Stir in Bacon, mashed potatoes, cubed potatoes into broth & simmer until thick.
(I am super impatient & just add in ingredients & enjoy) Makes 4-6 Servings.
I usually double the recipe.


P.S. Here are some other recipes you might enjoy:

1. Sour Cream Apple Pie ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/02/sour-cream-apple-pie.html
   
2. If the Chuck Wagon's Rockin ~ My Shepard's Pie ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/03/if-chuck-wagons-rockin-my-shepards-pie.html
   
3. Uncle Jim's Famous Beer Batter Bread ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/09/uncle-jims-famous-beer-batter-bread.html
   
4. Cowboy Approved Sandwiches ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/10/cowboy-approved-sandwich.html
5. Best Brownies in the World ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/11/best-brownies-in-world.html
6. Cheesy Card Game Chip Dip ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/11/cheesy-card-game-chip-dip.html
7. Yummy Potatoes ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2011/12/yummy-potatoes.html
8. Snicker Doodle Salad ~ http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/snicker-doodle-salad.html
9. Wild West Lasagna ~http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/wild-west-lasanga-no-cook-noodle-lasgna.html
10. Just for You Sweet Pea ~ Sugar Snap Pea Appetizer: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/just-for-you-sweet-pea-sugar-snap-pea.html
11. Treat Your Taste Buds - Tomato Salad: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/treat-your-taste-buds-tomato-salad.html
12. Bucking B.L.T.omato Salad Sandwich: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/bucking-bltomato-salad-sandwich.html
13. Bronc Rider to Breakfast- Ham & Cheese Crossiant: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/bronc-rider-to-breakfast-ham-cheese.html
14. Fill Your Feed Bunk - Homemade Pizza: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/fill-your-own-feed-bunk-homemade-pizza.html
15. Sow Your Wild Oats ~ No Bake Cookies: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/sow-your-wild-oats-no-bake-cookies.html
16. Cause a Commotion~ Creamy Tomato Soup: http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/01/cause-commotion-creamy-tomato-soup.html
17. IDAHO COWBOY~Homemade Potato Soup:http://rodeotalesgypsytrails.blogspot.com/2012/02/idaho-cowboy-homemade-potato-soup.html
    

Super heros, Jingle Horses, and 14 little things that I LOVED about the day

Already to Day 6 of the LOVE Challenge! It has been so much fun. Yesterday was filled with so many little moments that I loved. A simple day with oh so many things to treasure.

• One of the things I LOVED most about the day was ...running through the horse pasture with Ellie & Penelope (age 4&5)....hands out in the air...making sounds like we were Flying Super Heros ♥
• A close second, and equally fun was the drive to the post office with Ellie, age 4. Every corner we would squeal like the little pig on the commercial. It was funny every time
• Below are pictures of helping J2, age 12, jingle a few horses. Proud of him. He's getting so handy.
  

Roping

He got the baby sorted out and was playing with her a little.
Such a nice day. Great to spend a few minutes with the kids. Couldn't of asked for nicer weather either. Just had a pair of cowboy boots on...in February!

Another thing I LOVED about the day was hearing about my sister weekend in at elk feeding camp. Below is a picture of her riding one of the team horses up the hill to water. Bareback...she's pretty much my hero!

Here is summary of the last few days of LOVE Challenge.

Link to DAY 1 & details about the 14 Day LOVE Challenge

Lil' Red Roan LOVE ~ Day 2

1. Fruit Tart from my baby sisters favorite bakery in Utah
2. A slight breeze and a chimney that draws.
3. I LOVE my Pink Sidewalk! So nice to not fight a muddy path
4. Warmth of the sun on my face
5. Fresh Fruit
6. Successful sleepovers with 4 year olds
7. Friends that have knowledge about sheep camps & rescuing dogs from sheep camps
8. "...some men you can see everyday and never notice.....some men you can see once and they are with you the rest of your life." ~ 3:10 to Yuma
9. TWO handsome young men running chainsaws to cut firewood....that is a beautiful sound
10. Lil' Red Roan Shipping & Lil' Red Roan Apparel Orders
11. A clean kitchen!!!
12. Going out to eat dinner...so the kitchen is still clean :)
13. Adrian Buckaroogirl Painting in my living room....makes me smile every time I walk by it
14. Making forward motion! Love getting through the check lists...piles & projects!

Day3 Lil' Red Roan LOVE ~

1. I Love listening to Miranda Lambert's FOUR the RECORD on my way to the post office!
2. I LOVE the BEAUTIFUL sunshine we were blessed with today
3. I LOVE the Snow in the mountains
4. I LOVE the glow of a HOT fire
5. I LOVE HOT chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven...Thank You Melina Melina!
6. I LOVE sharing Lil' Red Roan! So thankful for the orders I was able to ship today
7. I LOVE my cute gray lace & turquoise shirt. Cute clothes make me happy
8. Waking Up! :) Thankful for the blessing of this day
9. Day 2...of NEW Invoices...Working on being more organized
10. Travis Stringer Rings....just looking at the amazing craftsmanship makes me smile
11. Love Letters from the West! Had an order today & I love getting to share them. So thankful
12. Pretty Wild Rags...ya...pretty much love pretty things...they make me smile. Learned how to tie the Buckaroo Knot
13. Myles Blossom...Talked to him on the phone & he is delightful
14. Last but certainly not least....I am so so so happy, relieved, overjoyed & LOVE that I got over 9 pages of emails down to 1 page in all the email accounts. I LOVE PROGRESS & FORWARD motion :) So happy!

Day 4 ~ Lil' Red Roan LOVE

1. Robin L. Corey, what a light & inspiration!
2. People who fearlessly tell their story
3. Bucking Horses
4. Sharing things I love & believe in
5. Woodrow, my corgi....always happy to see me
6. Bubble Baths
7. Tomato Sandwiches
8. Working on projects that make 10 hours seem like 10 minutes & stoke the fire in your soul
9. Lil' Red Roan Orders! Thank you Heather
10. Eleni...what a great visit. Always makes me laugh
11. "Wild Horse Stories" about little nieces certain their uncles horses are NOT broke enough
12. Laughing!
13. Random Text Messages from handsome strangers ....let's face it...your favorites are always a little strange :)
14. LOVE being healthy & stronger everyday!Amazing SATURDAY! Loved every second of it!!!!!!

Day 5 ~ LOVE

1. Homemade Salsa
2. Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. Ridding the fridge of science projects
4. Kim Jacobs ~ Super Great Chat
5. Super Bowl Memories from San Antonio ~ Love Melina Melina
6. Visit from my Great Uncle Lynn.
7. Having more than enough to share
8. Rodeo Report from Max Max. Love him
9. Love Eric...looked at some old pics today. Miss him
10. Random phone calls from landlines
11. Friends that live so far out in the country ...they use a land line to call out :)
12. Stories that make you laugh until you cry
13. EPIC STORIES....like kissing strangers in a drive thru
14. Fun Family Party with great food & cute kiddos

Day 6 ~ LOVE

1. Waking up EXCITED about life
2. A big bright beautiful moon
3. Turnpike Troubadours ~ Love them!
4. Dinner with family
5. Awesome stories from my sister! Love her! She's so tough...my hero
6. Phone calls that make you smile day
7. "every eliminator is just one wright draw away from the t.v. pen"
8. Trips to the tire shop that involve ice cream, puppies, homework, and fun kids
9. Warm February days
10. Trips to the post office with Ellie (age 4) where we scream at every corner because its fun
11. Helping J2 gather horses. He's so handy. So proud of him.
12. Running through the field with Ellie & Penelope (age 4 & 5)...not just running...running with our hands in front of us & making sounds like we are a flying super hero
13. Kim, Kacie, Tiffany, Pete, Wade, Max Max....LOVED getting to visit with friends today
14. Smell of Peppermint :) Loving the new oils

THANK YOU so much for stopping in to visit Rodeo Tales & Gypsy Trails. I really appreciate you taking the time to say hi. ???? WHAT DID YOU LOVE ABOUT TODAY??????
Can't wait to hear about the lil' blessings that made your day!

Happy Tuesday!

Mindy

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Robin L. Corey Necklaces: design, photography and more Part 3

Robin L. Corey Designs ~ Jewelry, Photography, and More

Today I wanted to share with you the lovely lady behind the designs, Ms Robin Corey. I had the opportunity to visit with Robin. The best way I can describe her is....Cowgirl Light! Robin took to horses and riding at a young age. Her love and passion for the western way of life was always embedded deep inside her soul. Whether photographing a strong proud bucking horse or capturing the simple beauty of ranch life, Robin always puts her heart and soul into her work.
Her jewelry designs are no different. Combining her keen eye for design to make unique works of art with every piece.

Link to read more about Robin L. Corey & her photography:Robin L. Corey Photography - Meet the Photographer , part 1

My Robin L. Corey necklace is one of my very favorites and I just had to share her handy work with you. Drum roll......rrrrrrrrrrrr....! It is my honor to present a sampling of Robin L. Corey's Jewelry Collection:

Collection of Crosses

Wild & Wooly

Way Up on the Ridge

Let'em Dance in the Big Pen Boys

Heaven Sent

Yippe Ki Yi Ay!

Full Of Bull

Love them all! Each piece is a stunning piece of art!

Bucking Good Time

Double Trouble

Night time at Rosa's Cantina

I love them all! Aren't they just stunning! Aww, beautiful, beautiful jewels!

Thank you again to Ms Robin Corey for letting me share a glimpse of her amazing collection!
Robin L Corey Photography
Robin L. Corey
PO BOX 2261 Moses Lake WA 98837
giddyup_25@msn.com
509 760-2324
LIKE her on facebook: Robin L Corey Photography
Tell her that Lil' Red Roan sent ya :)
WEBSITE: www.thebaymare.com

Thank you for traveling the gypsy trail with me today! I am so glad you stopped by and look forward to seeing you again soon! Have a great day! ~ Mindy
p.s..... make sure you check out all 3 Robin L. Corey posts.

• Robin L. Corey Photography, Part 1 - Meet the Photographer
• Robin L. Corey Photography , Part 2-INSPIRATION
• Robin L. Corey Necklaces, Part 3 - Jewelry, Photography, Design and more

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Visit us on facebook & the website to see more Lil' Red Roan Apparel & Accessories.

THANK YOU for visiting Rodeo Tales & Gypsy Trails!

LIKE us on facebook!
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Visit us ONLINE!!

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p.s. Here is a few more of my favorite things

• Lovely Lady Leg Knives
• Sortin' Pens
• Original Cowgirl Cuffs
• WILD RAGS
• Lil' Red Roan Hoodies
• Love Letters from the West
• Lil' Red Roan Christmas Ornaments
• Lil' Buckaroo Gear & Apparel
• Brockman Western Lighting
• Red House Ranch
• Rockabilly Ranch
• Travis Stringer Western Wedding Rings

Robin L. Corey Photography , part 2- INSPIRATION

Happy Sunday Friends,

Thank you for stopping by today. Yesterday, I shared Robin L. Corey Photography - Meet the Photographer , part 1. Robin is not only a talented photographer but she also pairs her images with wisdom, inspiration, and thought provoking insight. Here are a few of my favorites! Make sure you check her out out on Robin L. Corey photography facebook to see more.

~Spirit~
"There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit.
In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit"

“I can choose to be a victim of the World or an adventurer in search of treasures
It is all a question of how I will view my life” Paulo Coelho

“We are all gifted in a unique and important way.
It is our privileged and our adventure to discover our own special light.”
Mary Dunbar

"And, when you want something,
all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

"If I must fall, may it be from a high place"
Paulo Coelho

Give it all you got
then give a little more...
R-O-D-E-O

"Promise me you’ll always remember:
You’re braver than you believe,
and stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think”

"And let us consider how we may spur
one another on toward love and good deeds"
Hebrews 10:24

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing
out And having food and raiment let us be therewith content”
Timothy 67:8

I am the light of the world.
He who follows me will not walk in the darkness
but will have the light of life." John 8:12

There is a seeking out of the best in others, of that which is the most ultimate in them, and expose oneself to it, to learn from it and be made over by it, which brings friendship very close to the mood of prayer." ~ Gregory Viastos

Last, but certainly not least, the above sums up perfectly about how I feel about getting to study and share Robin's beautiful photography. Thank you again Robin for sharing your talents with us.

Thank you to everyone who took the gypsy trail with me today. Hope you enjoyed the breathe- taking Robin Corey Photography and inspirational quotes. Wishing you a great Sunday to start off your week. Thank you again ~ Mindy

To see more of her work visit Robin L Corey Photography
Contact Info:
Robin L Corey Photography
PO BOX 2261 Moses Lake WA 98837
giddyup_25@msn.com
509 760-2324
BUY ONLINE ~ Website :www.thebaymare.com
p.s..... make sure you check out all 3 Robin L. Corey posts.

• Robin L. Corey Photography, Part 1 - Meet the Photographer
• Robin L. Corey Photography , Part 2-INSPIRATION
• Robin L. Corey Necklaces, Part 3 - Jewelry, Photography, Design and more

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