Western Gifts for the Rancher Who Has Everything
Six useful, good-looking gifts for the cowboy, cowgirl or ranch cook in your life, from the kitchen to the den.
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The people who are hardest to shop for usually aren't picky. They just already own what they need, and they don't want clutter. The best western gifts are the ones that get used: in the kitchen, on the couch, by the door or on the nightstand. Here are six that fit a ranch house without trying too hard.
For the ranch cook: a cast iron pan
A pre-seasoned Lodge cast iron pan (12 inches, with a handle on each side) is the kind of gift that gets used every week. The two short handles make it easier to lift a full pan and to fit it in an oven, and cast iron that's cared for can last for generations.
For the one who's always cold: a Pendleton throw
Pendleton's name has been tied to western wool blankets for a long time, and the Yakima throw (wool and cotton, 54 × 66 inches) carries those classic camp-blanket stripes. It's a gift that looks good folded on a chair and even better in use.
For the den: a decanter set
A crystal decanter with four matching glasses turns a bottle on the counter into a small ritual at the end of the day. It suits a home bar, a bookshelf or a leather-and-wood office, and it's an easy pick for Father's Day, the holidays or a groomsman.
For the hat collector: a proper hat rack
A wall-mounted rack in rustic wood and metal gets hats off the closet shelf and onto the wall, where they look like part of the decor. Hang it by the front door or in the mudroom.
For the early riser: stoneware mugs
A set of four speckled stoneware mugs (17.5 ounces each, with a reactive glaze) is a simple upgrade for the first cup of the day, and generous enough for a real pour.
For the nightstand: a leather valet tray
Keys, watch, wallet, knife: a leather catch-all tray gives the end-of-day pocket dump a home. Small, practical, and one of those things people don't buy for themselves.
A note on giving
If you're not sure of someone's taste, lean toward things that get used every day (a pan, a mug, a blanket) over pure decor. Useful gifts outlast trends, and they fit right into a ranch house.