Leather Love

I arrived this morning to my humble leather-working abode feeling a wee bit crazed - in a fun way.  So, I decided to pull out the smart phone and take some pix of another wacky outfit (especially my 1980's vintage shoes!) and my leather accessories.

When I sat to go through all the photos, I saw my story unfold through the lens. The joyous and bubbly side of me is apparent in the beginning shots but toward the end, I see someone different - a more mature woman who has endured and overcome.  

Here before you in this blog...

Say whaaaat?

I have not gone mad. It's just that I never wear dresses, EVER. Love them, but never wear them. I just don't feel all that comfy in them. I'm a jeans and t-shirt gal. But today, for some bizarre reason, I opted to wear a dress!  I know, right?!  I'll be honest, I cheated and threw a pair of leggings on underneath. I just could not give up the comfy for the feminine. 

Because this is such a big deal, I decided I needed a...

I first met Hawaii artist, Rebekah Ford on August 9, 2016. We did not meet in person. We met on-line in Etsy conversations. Rebekah had purchased a few pieces from me.

I remember our conversation because there was a connection made that went above and beyond a shopping spree. I'm not even sure if I am able to find the words to properly express it, but she got me - she seemed to understand where I was...

When someone chooses to purchase one of my leather goodies, in a way they are inviting a portion of me into their life. The item they chose, I am making with my very hands and it's a design I had created from the depths of my soul. That's why I refer to my leather pieces as "art".  

I am very grateful when a person chooses one of my pieces to adorn themselves with. I am equally grateful when they choose to share a photo of themselves wearing it!  From my studio in Somersworth, New Hampshire to Italy, has one of my...

Even though I am always striving for excellence (not perfection because we know that isn't something us humans are able to achieve), there are occasions when I make the wrong size or cut something too short. When I used to set up at shows and events, even though everything in my shop is customized, I would bring a little bit of inventory with me, and I have a few of those pieces left over. Some styles I'm just...