Opal .R. Helm is a handmade leather collection and other curated essentials inspired by my Texas heritage woven with nostalgic history, starting with a family saddlery and leading to a blue barn. Our collection features buttery-soft leather handbags and smalls that are uniquely classic, perfectly sized, and chicly understated. The name nods to my great-grandmother, and our products are proudly stamped with her signature. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Jennifer Huggins

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The Blue Barn Christian Retreat 1979-2023

The Blue Barn Christian Retreat 1979-2023

This time last summer, we said goodbye to the Blue Barn. It was no longer operational as a retreat and needed restoration throughout the property.T...
Gerry Teskey: September 12, 1923 - April 20, 2023

Gerry Teskey: September 12, 1923 - April 20, 2023

Gerry Teskey entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday night, April 20th, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 99. She was born Geraldine Ruth Helm on ...
Triple T Saddlery - Dallas, TX

Triple T Saddlery - Dallas, TX

The sign on this building says Triple T Saddlery. The T stood for my grandparents’ last name, Teskey. And they had 3 kids. Get it? ;) This was one ...