Western Thrones Upholstery

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

04/07/2026

Hummingbirds enter a death-like state every single night.

It's called TORPOR.

→ Body temperature: drops from 105°F to as low as 48°F
→ Heart rate: crashes from 1,200 bpm to 50 bpm
→ Breathing: nearly stops
→ Metabolism: drops by 95%
→ The bird appears completely DEAD — stiff, cold, unresponsive

Why:
→ Hummingbirds have the highest metabolism of any bird
→ They burn calories so fast that without torpor, they'd starve before dawn
→ Torpor is controlled near-death — an emergency energy savings mode
→ Every night. Every single night.

Waking up:
→ Takes 20-30 minutes
→ Body temperature rises rapidly
→ Muscles start shivering to generate heat
→ Heart rate climbs back to 1,200 bpm
→ The bird is fully alive and flying within minutes of "waking"

The risks:
→ In torpor, hummingbirds can't flee predators
→ They can fall off branches
→ If temperatures drop too low, they may not wake up
→ This is why feeders matter — they allow birds to build reserves before nightfall

If you find a "dead" hummingbird on a cold morning:
→ It might be in torpor
→ Leave it undisturbed for 30-60 minutes
→ If it's on the ground, gently place it on a protected branch
→ It may wake up and fly away

1,200 heartbeats per minute by day.
50 by night.

Dead and alive. Every 24 hours.

That's not a bird. That's a miracle. 💚

12/17/2025

Perfection on a hoof!

SALUTING SECRETARIAT: 52 years ago, a chestnut Thoroughbred with three white socks became the first horse to finish the Kentucky Derby in less than two minutes—and went on to dominate the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, setting records in all three that still stand today.

12/17/2025

Win a little Christmas money in Vegas? Even if you didn’t, check out “The Gamblers.”

This incredible piece came from our friends at Western Thrones Upholstery !

Russell's pictures, “Smoke of a .45” and “In Without Knocking” printed on Spoonflower's Celosia Velvet.

Texas Leather Good's embossed Cowboy Tool Brandy Gilded leather adorns the seat and outside back while twisted leather fringe reminiscent of old chaps skirt the seat.

Leather trim is set in place with matching decorative nailheads.

Handmade, one of a kind, and ready to make anyone lucky under the tree this year!🎄

12/06/2025

🎄 Introducing the TLG Advent Calendar — Daily Leather Deals! 🎁

Get ready for 17 days of exclusive weekday specials! From December 1st to December 23rd, we’ll reveal a new leather deal each morning at 9 AM, available only until 4 PM that same day.

Want to collect multiple specials and ship later? No problem — simply pay by 4 PM to reserve your hides, and we’ll set them aside for you until you’re ready to ship.

Don’t miss out… these daily deals are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!