The Blog: Updates from the studio

Not too shabby for student project number three. I saddle stitched this whole clutch by hand and my stitches are even and stitch lines are almost perfectly straight. I made a few mistakes in my choice of... Read more...

My first-ever tote bag

I just finished my first-ever non-clutch bag! This tote isn’t my design. It’s a practice piece from one of the luxury leatherworking techniques books I’m reading. And it’s very practice-y.... Read more...

Trying something new

I'm nearly out of clutch frames. I've ordered more, but due to Covid and Chinese New Year and Spring celebrations, they're stuck in a warehouse until the end of March.... Read more...

Foil printing

A couple of years ago I figured out how to create custom metallic foil prints on leather. I LOVE the way they catch the light with a soft metallic sheen,... Read more...

Working with light

I finally did it! The clutch idea I’ve been thinking about and working on for almost a year! I had to learn and figure out and problem solve so many... Read more...

Are alligator leather bags ethical?

Ohmygod alligator leather. It's just so wonderful. Even though it's timeless and stunning, I wasn't sure how I felt ethically about working with it. So I did a bunch of... Read more...

My first-ever custom commissioned clutch

Just completed my first-ever custom art commissioned clutch! My client was inspired by a set of dishes and wanted something similar. But she wanted it to be all black exterior... Read more...

One of my clutches was featured in Colorado Expression Magazine!

Holy wow! First picture, full page! Check it out here Want a clutch like this one? This one's eelskin, but you can have whatever type and color of leather you want. You... Read more...

I've leveled up!

With this latest bag I've leveled up in two ways. First, I've figured out how to create custom foil printed words or monograms in multiple colors. And second, I've learned... Read more...

New recycled genuine fur bag!

I'm a little torn about this one, tbh. It's SO SOFT AND FLUFFY! But it was an enormous pain in the ass to make. Fur literally flew. Everywhere. Plus, glue and fur... Read more...

Coming soon! Custom dyed exotic leathers

I've just learned I can hand dye American alligator and python leathers! Holy smokes! I've ordered all of the dye colors. Now I just need to practice and make sure... Read more...

Pictures from the latest photoshoot

Pink background! So fun! Read more...