"Desperately Susan"

New "Desperately Susan" Design!
Inspired by one of my favorite Movies, Desperately Seeking Susan. This belt is literally PAVED with an array of studs, cones,domes and grommets!! My goal was to make myself an accessory that would have the same GLAM feel as those rhinestone boots Madonna trades her bitchen' Jacket in for.... I think I succeeded! Now available in my Etsy Shop!
Model: Melinda Solares
Photo: Courtesy Of Home Mercantile & Ron Rauto Photography

Ribbon Laced Bliss

Introducing Mr. & Mrs Shane and Phanie Behning!
Another beautiful batch of wedding photos featuring
the ribbon-laced Sweatheart Belt!
Thank You!! xoxo
Photos By: Christina Bierdeman

Custom Ribcage Corset

Just Finished another custom Ribcage Bodice Corset!

"Helena Haunts the China Hutch"

Wanted to put together a little photo sequence for you all showing the different stages of working leather. I am frequently asked if I stamp the picture with a giant stamp or if I buy things already made and paint on them. The answer is "sort of" and "no." Every piece I create starts with raw veggie-tan hide, a pattern for the leather and a pattern for the image going onto it. This Piece was created for "NOCTURNE." An Art show coming up on November 12th. The theme being that submitted artwork should be "Inspired by Night".
In addition to the given theme, I was super excited to make something from the salvaged wood piece (the frame), and actually created the scalloped,studded border before I even sketched out an image! So The photos start with my sketch and end with the finished result,hopefully giving you an idea of all the layers in between.
Enjoy! xo

Just received this gorgeous wedding photo from Rebeka Sobodacha. She ordered the Shoe-Spat Belt in custom colors, caramel and honey brown! I was pretty pleased with the end result having never tried that color combo for that design. Just goes to show that if you have something in mind when ordering don't hesitate to ask! Thanks Rebeka! I may have to use this as a color option in my shop :) Photo By: Jamie Farage, FaragePhotography

"Strange" LOVE

When Jill McKeever sent me a link to her blog Craftressing.com , I literally gasped in awe. Her photos featuring the Muse belt perfectly capture the romance and timelessness of the design.
If you haven't already, check out her Etsy Shop ForStrangeWomen, where she has a wonderfully woodsy-victorian inspired line of natural perfumeries for your perusal. I was also very excited to find that Jill wore her belt in an article featuring her business in the April issue of O Magazine! These sort of special occassions do call for special ensembles and I get downright ecstatic when you Contrived to Charm ladies choose my handmade goods!! Love and Thanks!
Photos By: Kevin McKinney

A Leather Clad Deck

This past June I had the honor of participating in a charity
art auction! Shown above is the hand-tooled leather deck I donated to the event. All proceeds went to the Poseidon Foundation. I had a blast with old friends and met new faces, Thank you!
There is a great write up of the event here:VEDA art + objects: Skateboard Art Auction \\ Poseiden Foundation:

A Fairytale Wedding!

I can't say enough how much I enjoy seeing my designs in
action. It really is the best kind of feedback, and
I couldn't pick a better scenario for my Sweetheart Belt!
Mr Ron Betts And Whitney Hamrick Tied the knot on
March 21st, 2011 on Aero Island Denmark.
All of their pictures are positively dreamy so it was
especially hard not to post every single one of them!
These Photographs were taken by Camilla Joervad from
EnnaWeddingPhotography.com.
I am thrilled that one of my handmade creations was included
in their special day!! They would like to thank the great
people at DanishIslandWeddings.com for taking the best care of them-making sure all their
documents were in order. Thank You to the happy couple
for sharing these with me.
LOVE! xo

Customer Photo!

Check out this fabulous photo by the infamous
Austin Young! Sent to me by Customer/Model Michele East!
She is wearing A custom version of my Muse Belt.
This was for YOUR FACE HERE at PopTart Gallery In LA!!
Thanks Michele! xoxo

Published!

About a year ago I was asked to convert my original Scarf Belt design to fabric so that it could be included in the Lark Books Craft Challenge: Dozens Of Ways To Re-purpose Scarves.
I was hesitant at first due to the fact that it wouldn't be my leather version. After much debate and encouragement from my ever-crafty mother, and her promise to assist, ( I tend to procrastinate when it comes to sewing) I said Yes! So...how fun is it to see my name in print? Super fun!! I don't have any listed on Etsy at the moment but if you are interested in purchasing a leather version feel free to contact me. OR you can go buy the book and make a fabric one yourself! YAY Thanks Mom, and Thank you Lark Books!