Several Months ago, I bought a full hide of Latigo Leather with no real purpose other than I was madly in love with its supple (oil tanned) feel and incredible, luminous red wine hue.
I'd been ruminating lately on just what needed to become of this masterpiece, so I tried EVERYTHING I could think of to see where this hide belonged in my creative life.
I baked bread and poured cream over strawberries with rose sugar and we talked about the weather, pleasantries and histories...
I was thrilled to find that Latigo was a guitar picker, but once we started playing I realized, sadly, that he was no Matt Coleman....
So we read up on Perfume on the porch swing until we got Sunday Afternoon sleepy
It was while in slumber, watched over by my nap-guard Jones, that I finally realized what Latigo was destined for:
This, oh THIS.
UPDATE: A Wonderful Lady Snapped this Badgirl Up!!! Thanks for the convos and interest!!
A wide swirling asymmetrical cuff with tooled leather overlay, hand stitched and painted to perfection with rustic tones perfect for fall.
Roses, wildflowers...
My favorite Lichen Turquoise
Brand mark intact...
Metal Snap - the cuff fits a 7 inch wrist!!
pierced sterling silver peeking out from behind the stitches...
A magical piece of my heart for the leather shop.
The End.
Happy Sunday, my dear faraway friends!!
xoxox,
Sunny
Eeek! You are too funny and way too talented. I'm workin' on the weekend, and this made my day.
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well, that Latigo sounds like he played hard to get!...sooo worth it in the end! ...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Beautiful. Feel proud of yourself. The conversation paid off.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute blog post. And an absolutely stunning cuff from an amazing woman.
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Michele
oh, you made me holler out loud with that beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved every minute of this blog post. I wish I had a nap guard as dedicated as your little friend!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work as always!
I love the post! The love the cuff! I love you!!!!
ReplyDeleteYowza- In love with the work that's been springing from those hands of yours. I'm off to get a better look, wishing you a wonderful Sunday evening. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a lovely way to use it! I'm so glad I helped talk you into buying it! *grin* Miss you, sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, I think I need to put my head on your pillow! Lovely! xoxo
ReplyDelete...now that's what i call LATIGO LOVE...congrats to the lady snapper, she's got one BEAUTIFUL work of art... XOXO
ReplyDeleteOh Allison, I love every single thing about this post! The breakfast together, the reading on the porch - I just love it! And it is absolutely no surprise to me that someone snatched this up asap - it is exquisite!
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Jaime
I need one of your cuffs like I need chocolate, red wine, and breath!
ReplyDeleteOMG this post is hilarious... you are the cutest and that cuff is incredible!
ReplyDeletewowwee lady!! so beautiful! glad it got snatched up right away, that's a keeper of a piece!
ReplyDeletehaha mme i love that the last thing in your list of needs was breath ;)
ReplyDeleteMORE!!! Come on! I love those little white flowers especially...and the stitching.
ReplyDeleteThat relationship between you and the latigo is an absolute hoot! (cute hair btw)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Allison!
xo, Ro
ohOhOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
ReplyDeleteI think quality time spent over bread and notes is the only way to a hide's soul, not to mention napping (wherein most leather does like to get a little frisky-cozy if you know what I mean).
But really miss. Something is happening in you, something new, something so full, so divine...
My women, thank you so much for the response to this post:
ReplyDeleteLatigo says 'thank you' as well ;)
Corinna: Cannot wait to hear what you've been up to!!
Kerin: He really, really did :) Hugs, darling!!
Lizzy: Aw, thanks!! :) xoxoxoxo
Nialah: Blush!!!!!! Get over here and have tea with me!!!
Cat: I hope you didn't wake any neighbors!!! ;) xo
Kiki: I can loan out the Jones on request ;)
Heather: Ditto, Sweet One!!!! oxoxoxo
Susie: It's been springing alright, I am bounding along behind it trying to keep up :)
Annie: I love you love you love you. Come back to my home soon :)
MLJ: my couch is your couch, friend!!! Roadtrip?
Nancy: Thanks, Dearest!!! Cannot wait to get over to your beautiful blog and look at your weekend!!
Jaime: reading on the porch is heavenly: should you ever find yourself in CA, my porch is open!! :) xo
Mme: *humbly bows* - it would be an honor to adorn your wrist :) xoxoxox
Shreve: Aw, man, thanks!!! :) Blush!!!!!!!!
Alice: IS there any better way to coax leather??? lol! xoxoxoxox
Jordan!!!! Hi, Lovely!!!! Ah, she was fast ;)
Westbyron: OK!!!!! ;) !!!! xoxoxoxoxox
Ro: Cannot wait to see what your bits and bobs on the workbench become: thanks for stopping by my blog!!! :)
Umber: I feel kinda pregnant, creatively. Pickles and ice cream, ahoy!!!! :)
Haha! Reading on the porch swing! I love it. I'm so happy Mr. Hide finally spoke after being so coy. You made a beautiful cuff and I only wish it was coming home to me. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSwooooooooooooooon! (oh, that cuff). I am so pleased yours and Latigo's relationship blossomed - what a treat!
ReplyDeleteI went from smiling at your super cute post to oohing and ahhing over that cuff! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWOOT.
ReplyDeleteSistah.
Sistah.
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You are {so so} precious! :)
ReplyDeleteAfter all that love how could anything, but a piece amazingly beautiful, come from it?
xo
Andrea
okay, i'm behind the times here, but i just have to say:
ReplyDelete1. you are adorable
2. this piece is a sight to behold, so full of soul i can feel it all the way from here.
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