Tag Archives: bespoke

Sweet, sweet sound of moving air

I figured out how to test fuses with my voltage meter, changed fuses on my air conditioning unit outside, and it came on! Today is the first day I’ve turned on the air and whenever it won’t come on I’m … Continue reading

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Artist and business owner

This morning I did some of the less exciting tasks of owning a business. I cleaned off my desk, paid bills, and balanced my checkbook. I’d forgotten to enter a couple of deposits so there was actually more money in … Continue reading

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Flowers

Today I’ve been cutting, skiving, and putting together lots of delicate little leather pieces. Soon this will be a boot top.

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Eagles and flags

I’m working on patriotic themed boots today.

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Leather beading

The leather wrapped cord that finishes an edge is called beading. The emotion I’m feeling now that it’s done is called happiness.

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Traveling in boots

My boots and I are delayed at DFW. It will be nice to be home!

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Rainbow

This was the view from our classroom window today. I’ve never looked down on a rainbow before!

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New high heels

My daughter Paige made me a pair of high heels! They fit perfectly and I love them. I didn’t dress for heels today though. The leather is chocolate kangaroo and black hair-on calf. It’s super soft and comfy.

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Boot making class

“How to Make Cowboy Boots” class in Lisa’s studio I’ve been announcing that I have no more boot making classes for the rest of 2015, but I’ve had one spot open up. The dates are July 27-August 7. The class … Continue reading

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Paige’s new work bench

I have an extra work bench in my shop, and Paige’s business is going really well, so I cleared off the extra bench and told Paige it could be hers. She’s super excited and has promised to keep it neat … Continue reading

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