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Labor Day: History and Traditions

What began as a strike for labor unions has turned into a day to celebrate the end of summer. What will you do this Labor Day? Here are a few traditional ideas to celebrate: Go on a mini-vacation: You have an extra day off – why not put it to good use? Visit your favorite […]

F.M. Light Event Guide: Labor Day Weekend in Steamboat Springs

There’s a lot you can do in Steamboat over Labor Day weekend. Here’s the schedule of events for Labor Day: Saturday: Farmer’s Market: 9am – 2pm – located on 6th Street, next to the courthouse. This market features local and regional foods, crafts, arts, live music and a ton of fun! Downtown Sidewalk Sale – […]

F.M. Light Music for the Day: Time is Love by Josh Turner

Good music is good for the soul. Josh Turner’s music is perfect for the weekend, and this song sums it all up pretty well. It’s good to remember the people in our lives who are waiting for you right now – take time with those who love you! “Time is love, gotta run, love to […]

…and the Winner is!

Remember our drawing to win tickets to Asleep at the Wheel? Well, here’s the winner! Her name is Diane. Here are a few facts about her: She’s a regular customer of ours She loves Justin Boots and owns 2 pair! Her favorite Asleep at the Wheel song is Miles and Miles of Texas. She was […]

How to Wear Cowboy Boots | with F.M. Light and Sons

It’s a question we hear quite often in our store: “What do I wear with my new cowboy boots?” Wearing your boots with jeans is an obvious choice, but we want to spice things up a bit. Why not show off the intricate hand-stitched tops of those new Old Gringo boots by wearing them with a […]

How to Shop for a Hat: From Stetson

This video from Stetson has some great advice: Our favorite piece of advice is to wear your hat like you own it. Hats are a statement, and should be proud to wear one! Don’t let it wear you – be comfortable. If you have any questions, or you are interested in finding the perfect cowboy […]

History: Making a Stetson (a/k/a Birth of a Hat) Rare Film

Learn how a Stetson hat is made from a silent-era film! This footage (from 1935) was found by this YouTube user on eBay. It is almost identical to a c. 1920’s film called “Birth of a Hat.“ It shows the creation of a Stetson hat, and gives us a view of a factory! What a […]

New Stylish Lightning Rider from F.M. Light and Sons

Thank you so much for sharing your photo with us. We absolutely love to see that kids enjoy Lightning! Did you know we have a full gallery of Lightning Riders? Click here to see it!  Do you have a picture on Lightning? Share it with us, and we’ll feature you in our newsletter or website! […]

F.M. Light Laugh for the Day | Herding Cats

When life is especially difficult, think of how hard it would be to herd cats, and be thankful for your lot. Someone has to do it, some enjoy it – but it sure is a hard life! We all need to laugh – in fact, it’s good to laugh every day. So, in lieu of […]

F.M. Light News: Danica Patrick in Old Gringo with Miranda Lambert

News: Danica Patrick wears Old Gringo in Miranda Lambert’s new music video! in the video, they’re wearing boots. They’re the Mini Belinda boots by Old Gringo. She loved wearing them in the music video so much, that she couldn’t go home without them! Are you interested in a pair of Old Gringo’s? Use the form below […]