French Cowboy Style

Although my first love is French Country, I'm still drawn to the southwest.

My sunroom is a mix of Vintage, Native American and Cowboy styles.
Maybe I'll call this style French Cowboy!

Yep, they do have cowboys in the Camarque region of the South of France.
They ride beautiful white horses and herd distinctive black bulls.
Giddyup!!

I didn't have an opportunity to take any pictures of these French cowboys
when I was in France but
I loved this white horse galloping on a carousel in Paris.

But I digress.
Back to the sunroom.

There's something about a black raven decoy wearing silver jewelry

against a rustic turquoise cabinet that makes my heart sing.

Or the worn leather and metal on old spurs.

We love our rustic sunroom in the Fall with its little gas stove
making it cozy and warm on cool mornings.
It's the perfect place to display my southwestern/vintage collection.

This room has an interesting history. 

One wall is the original 1907 exterior of the house that included a tiny back porch.

The other wall was created in the 70's when a former owner expanded the porch
to create a small room.

We replaced the leaky windows with energy-efficient ones

when carpenter ants completely destroyed that wall.

I kid you not. Stay tuned for that horror story in a future post.

This vintage Beacon blanket, with its Native America designs and Fall colors, 

adds warmth and nubby texture to the room.

The sweet Begay Indian prints on the wall are collectible.

Antlers and art -- a striking mix of nature and man.

I've been collecting little cowboy boots for years. I have about fifty pair!

(Stored in vintage suitcases).

I usually find them at a thrift store for a couple of dollars but 

if they're in a Santa Fe shop, forget it. They can go for a LOT more.

Love the stitching and scuffed toes!

An earthy blend of textures fills an old leather desk organizer.

This little basket was always on our dinner table when I was growing up. 

We never had a meal without sliced white bread in the basket. It must be about 75 years old.
The basket, not the bread! 

I think my mother bought the basket at a roadside stand in Arizona in the 40's.

The hand-made candle holder is from the Taos Pueblo. 

There is something sparkly in the clay and the candle makes it come alive.

We found this old adobe brick mold in a dump in Taos, New Mexico.

It makes a perfect shelf for some of my collectibles.

Zuni buffalo and coyote fetishes seem to pay homage to the female form.
I love the way the sun is shining on her.

I'm not sure how to blend this style with French Country so I corral it all into one room.
A pretty grapevine basket with dried hydrangeas and other Fall touches
looks pretty in any room and with any style.

I don't think you have to limit yourself to just one style
as long as you love it and it works well with your other styles.
If something speaks to you, listen.

Sharing with: Dwellings, Rustic & Refined, Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm,
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Savvy Southern Style, Knick of Time, Ivy & Elephants, Northern Nesting, Charm of Home,
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, Maison de Pax, Rooted in Thyme, Shabby Art Boutique,
French Country Cottage, Thoughts from Alice, Creative Country Mom