Western design is rooted in history but this year at the Western Design Conference the judges rewarded innovation and features that fit cohesively in today’s modern world.  The judges included architect Paul Bertelli, Jordan Finch, master woodworker, Rush Jenkins, design consultant and curator, John Sollo, author and appraiser for PBS Antique Roadshow and myself.  This was a great group to work with and we tended to select pieces that could work in New York or the West.  This year interior furnishings were on display and proved that a touch of the West works in any home.  Fashion was rewarded for farm to market designs and natural textiles.  From a sleek, handmade bicycle to an exceptional handmade saddle, this year’s show spanned the old and the new with a range of designs that captured the spirit of the West.

     

     

     

     



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