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Unique western collection comes to Elbert County
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By Ashley Dieterle
Prairie Karen is back in Elizabeth for the second year in a row. The western collection of jewelry, scarves and clothing will be on display in time for holiday shopping.
Prairie Karen is not just a collection name, but also a woman by the name of Karen Ross – woman who loves riding horses and living on her Elbert County ranch.
Starting her business six years ago, Ross always had a passion for traditional viceroy and unique western ware. She grew up in her father's jewelry shop in Texas and is bringing her exclusive taste to Elbert County.
Ross’ collection is a collaboration of artists from all over the country. She works with jewelry artists, silversmiths and other artists who hand-make all of their pieces.
Ross enjoys working closely with the artists and only works with certain artists.
“I work with special artists, ones who have a unique talent and are lovely to work with,” she said. “I try to keep this fresh, and I’m always looking for something new and different.”
Ross will set up shop in the Elizabeth Post Office shopping center at 796 East Kiowa Ave. Her shop will be open for limited hours from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. Ross said she is excited to be back in Elizabeth after having a successful appearance last year. She said though the economy is still down she has been able to continue to grow. She said she has learned where to keep her price points and with her prices there is something for everyone.
“When I first started, my pieces were too expensive,” she said. “And as the years went on it wasn’t workable, so I had to make an adjustment.”
To Ross it’s not about making a big sale, it’s about helping someone find the piece that is right for the customer. She said it’s all about how someone feels and what works best for them.
“If I see someone putting on a piece of jewelry that doesn’t do them justice, I will tell them, regardless of the price,” she said. “For me it’s not about making the sale, it’s about finding that piece of Western elegance that my customers will love for a lifetime.”
The Prairie Karen collection includes hand-engraved scarf slides, Western artwork, braided kangaroo bracelets, sterling silver bracelets and cuffs, hitched horse hair and braided rawhide pieces, sterling silver buckles and Conchos, Western leather purses and Western furnishings.
Prairie Karen hours:
4-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 26- Dec. 19
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 20-23
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 24
For more information visit www.prairiekaren.com.
Prairie Karen is not just a collection name, but also a woman by the name of Karen Ross – woman who loves riding horses and living on her Elbert County ranch.
Starting her business six years ago, Ross always had a passion for traditional viceroy and unique western ware. She grew up in her father's jewelry shop in Texas and is bringing her exclusive taste to Elbert County.
Ross’ collection is a collaboration of artists from all over the country. She works with jewelry artists, silversmiths and other artists who hand-make all of their pieces.
Ross enjoys working closely with the artists and only works with certain artists.
“I work with special artists, ones who have a unique talent and are lovely to work with,” she said. “I try to keep this fresh, and I’m always looking for something new and different.”
Ross will set up shop in the Elizabeth Post Office shopping center at 796 East Kiowa Ave. Her shop will be open for limited hours from Nov. 26 to Dec. 24. Ross said she is excited to be back in Elizabeth after having a successful appearance last year. She said though the economy is still down she has been able to continue to grow. She said she has learned where to keep her price points and with her prices there is something for everyone.
“When I first started, my pieces were too expensive,” she said. “And as the years went on it wasn’t workable, so I had to make an adjustment.”
To Ross it’s not about making a big sale, it’s about helping someone find the piece that is right for the customer. She said it’s all about how someone feels and what works best for them.
“If I see someone putting on a piece of jewelry that doesn’t do them justice, I will tell them, regardless of the price,” she said. “For me it’s not about making the sale, it’s about finding that piece of Western elegance that my customers will love for a lifetime.”
The Prairie Karen collection includes hand-engraved scarf slides, Western artwork, braided kangaroo bracelets, sterling silver bracelets and cuffs, hitched horse hair and braided rawhide pieces, sterling silver buckles and Conchos, Western leather purses and Western furnishings.
Prairie Karen hours:
4-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays from Nov. 26- Dec. 19
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 20-23
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 24
For more information visit www.prairiekaren.com.
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