Ethical Inspiration

Countdown to Ethiopia!

Countdown to Ethiopia!

This time next week, I’ll be somewhere between jet lag & pure excitement as I’ll be wrapping up 25 hours of travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, & getting ready to...

Countdown to Ethiopia!

This time next week, I’ll be somewhere between jet lag & pure excitement as I’ll be wrapping up 25 hours of travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, & getting ready to...

A match made in lavender

A match made in lavender

When Katie, the founder of Elegantees, reached out about collaborating, I didn’t hesitate to say yes, before I even knew the details! Elegantees is one of those rare brands that’s...

A match made in lavender

When Katie, the founder of Elegantees, reached out about collaborating, I didn’t hesitate to say yes, before I even knew the details! Elegantees is one of those rare brands that’s...

Beautifully Inefficient

Beautifully Inefficient

When I started Purse & Clutch back in 2011, I wasn’t thinking about being an “ethical shopper.” I knew I wanted to do work that felt meaningful, but I still...

Beautifully Inefficient

When I started Purse & Clutch back in 2011, I wasn’t thinking about being an “ethical shopper.” I knew I wanted to do work that felt meaningful, but I still...

Just waiting.

Just waiting.

Some things just take time. Each bag in our latest Mexico restock went through a hundred tiny steps: from hand-thinning leather with a knife, to hammering in each embossed design,...

Just waiting.

Some things just take time. Each bag in our latest Mexico restock went through a hundred tiny steps: from hand-thinning leather with a knife, to hammering in each embossed design,...

DIY Leather Gingerbread House Ornament Making Kits

A Christmas Question...

This year, we’ve started working with a new leather workshop in India. They are an incredible team of artisans whose attention to detail & care for the craft instantly stood...

A Christmas Question...

This year, we’ve started working with a new leather workshop in India. They are an incredible team of artisans whose attention to detail & care for the craft instantly stood...

Well, that was wild!

Well, that was wild!

What a week it’s been! Y’all showed up for the Warehouse Sale with bells + whistles! We cleared out shelves & I’ve been a shipping machine : ) I’m so...

Well, that was wild!

What a week it’s been! Y’all showed up for the Warehouse Sale with bells + whistles! We cleared out shelves & I’ve been a shipping machine : ) I’m so...