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Earth and Hide is a lifestyle brand that focuses on high quality leather goods with a timeless rugged quality.

High quality goods with a timeless rugged simplicity. my life's work is to inspire hope through the therapeutic benefit of craft work.

02/23/2026

I got my hands on some blue leather.

I made a series of belts with it. I have a couple totes in progress. What else would you like to see with this beautiful indigo colour?

02/21/2026

I decided to start making aprons this year. After the first one, Amy asked how much I'd charge. $500 I said. She got a bit of sticker shock at that price. "For an apron?!?" She didn't say but she didn't have to. Her look said it for her.

Yes. You can find a leather apron on Amazon for less than $100 and it will probably be fine. But if you look at North American or even European quality handmade all leather aprons, they're starting at $500.

Today I finished this one while she was in the workshop with me. I tried it on and got her to check it out. She said "Oh! That looks like it's worth some real money." I laughed knowingly.

Yea, $500 for an apron. When you see it, you'll know why.

01/31/2026

The last few years, I've thought I needed to book a week away on my own after a busy market season. I finally did it this year. I'm antsy though. I feel like I'm not relaxing correctly. I feel like I'm not going to maximize the benefit of being away. Anyone got any tips?

01/25/2026

Y'all have been asking about these leather wrapped mugs. I FINALLY have a small batch finished!! Come on out to to grab yours!

01/20/2026

It's slow in the shop these days. My thoughts are catching up. It's that time of year. I'm trying to distract myself with new ideas. Any guesses as to what I'm making?

01/04/2026

: You're not going to skate circles around me, are you?

Me: ...

12/27/2025

You still get cash for Christmas? It's the gift that always fits. If you're looking for something we spend that Christmas cheddar on, come check us out.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

12/19/2025

Me and my Sweet Caroline took a holiday greens arrangement workshop with this week. What a great little break from the holiday hustle to make something beautiful with some amazing people.

Please give her a follow and think of her for anything landscape design and plants! She has decades of experience and brings a mindful approach to everything she does.

12/08/2025

That's a wrap on the 2025 market tour.

What a trip it's been. Every year is always so different yet so much the same. I get more and more people who come back to see me and of course I get people who are seeing me for the first time. Some years there's more traffic and some years there's more sales. I love to travel and I love connecting with my fellow vendors. It's always so fun to go and it's always so good to come home. I don't care how extroverted you are, it can be a bit much.

I have one more market in Manitoba, the
Winter Market at in Ill Des Chene this Friday and Saturday. You can also shop the Earth and Hide connection in person along with dozens of other Canadian markets at in Niverville. Of course our website is always live!

I've got some work to do this week with some pieces that I've promised but it'll be a welcome break from the long trade show hours. I'll also be shifting gears to actually do Santa work for the first time. I'll be doing some private parties and I'm even scheduled to sit at Johnston Terminal at The Forks, December 21-24 from noon to 8 PM. I'll also sit at this week Thursday from 6-8pm as well as other dates to be announced.

Finally this year I'm hoping to get away to really recover from the busy season. If anyone has or knows of a cabin that would be suitable for me to isolate for about a week in early/mid January, please let me know!

12/04/2025

I sold my mug the other day.

I drink from it at markets so I can use it as the example of my origin story: "I got my start with pottery, that's the "earth" part of Earth and Hide. When I figured out this leather wrapped idea, leather just took over!"

I was telling a lady exactly that and she said "Can I buy that one?" I said "That's my personal mug. I was just drinking out of it. I've had it for about 3 years. I guess everything has a price. Maybe $250?" She left for a bit and came back to ask "Are you ready to sell it yet?" No, but I did anyway.

Emotionally, I should have asked for $500 because I still regret selling it. I have a batch of cylinders ready for wraps. That's at the top of my priority list for when I get home. Minus the one I'm keeping for myself!

11/29/2025

It's that time of year. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday. I feel like I can get a little self righteous around this so bear with me.

I love a good deal as much as the next guy but I don't ever really discount my work. Maybe I should. I might generate more sales that way. But when a big box store has these sales, it feels manipulative to me. I always feel like "If you can afford to sell it to me at that price, why wouldn't it just be that price?" I feel they treat me like their walking ATM that they're trying to withdraw from. As a result, I'll wait for a deal or try to grind down the price. It becomes a race to the bottom that way.

It seems like we small businesses are pressured to offer discounts too. I certainly don't fault my peers for trying to keep up. I put so much of myself into what I do, it feels like I'm discounting myself if I mark down my work. With most small businesses, especially handmade artisans, you shouldn't be looking for a deal like from Amazon or Walmart. You should find stuff that blows your socks off by either the quality, craftsmanship, or uniqueness of the product.

My priority over making sales is serving you with authentic uniqueness and timeless quality. I feel that reciprocated when customers honour my pricing and rave about the work to others. It becomes a positive speak instead of a race to the bottom.

This season, as you encounter your favourite local businesses, I'd encourage you to truly support them by honouring their prices and telling everyone what you love about them!

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https://www.earthandhide.com/

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