my story

I make handbags out of old saddles. I upcycle, repurpose, and salvage leather from old or broken quality english saddles and strap goods. My purses have a unique and timeless equestrian style. 

By trade I am a saddle fitter, and a saddler. I am also a lifelong horse woman. My husband and I have a small horse farm in rural Georgia. Martin is a farrier and blacksmith so our lives revolve around HORSES! I love to restore older and damaged saddles and if I can bring them back to life, to be used as a saddle, I will. But the ones that can no longer be used ended up in a heap in my saddle room. 

After making a few bags and sharing them with others I started hearing a lot of stories about peoples beloved old saddles. How they were just collecting dust and taking up room. But that they couldn't bear to part with them. They held too many great memories! Now the bulk of my work is making  custom keepsakes. 

So whether you are looking for a ready made bag or would like me to design something beautiful out of Memaws old saddle, I am happy to help! Each bag is unique!  There are instructions on how to order a custom bag in the current offering section. I am always available to discuss what you have in mind. 

 

                          

 

 

Woody and my Stubben Rex! 

 

 A beautiful old Siegfried that will not become a bag!

 

 

 

 Windy and I!

 

 

Martins creations