From the Heart of the West Have you done something sweet for your Valentine? Cowboy's Sweetheart has many beautiful and romantic pieces of jewelry to help show your sweetheart how special they are. This silver cuff bracelet is part of the Whip Stitch Collection. These whimsical, earthy pieces are full of personality and character with their words of western wisdom. The one pictured here says: "I Wanna be a Cowboy's Sweetheart." Other quotes include: “Always drink upstream from the herd”, “Don’t squat with your spurs on”, “If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride”, “… and the skies are not cloudy all day”, and “When in doubt let your horse do the thinkin’’. The stitching adds a fresh, unique look and is reminiscent of latigo lacing on western saddles. Many of the pieces feature contrasting colors of copper and sterling silver with unconstrained, irregular, organic forms, a timeworn patina, and a sense of humor. If you have a particular quote or saying in mind, I am available to create custom designed pieces as well. I just returned from the annual Gem and Mineral show in Tucson, Arizona, where I was able to purchase lots of new semi-precious stones and fresh water pearls  for the Cowboy's Sweetheart collections. Aside from a cactus mishap involving one of our dogs (ouch!), the trip was an inspiring and fun adventure. Look for new designs to be added to the collections page of my website next month. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.... Amy Fortunato