Aaron Aiken

Happy with how the leather stamps have been turning out lately.

Grateful Log for Thursday July 4, 2024 🇺🇸

1. Intentional time for the pool after a solid day of work
2. A slower start to the day today
3. Letting things happen

I don’t do much in the way of “features” when it comes to my bag designs but, what are your must-haves for a pool/beach bag? I’m inclined to just a wide open bag, no pockets no complexity. Curious what others look for.

Work day is done, pool time!

Speaking of The Strathmere, I had to get rid of the 25% off on my site since I submitted my catalog for wholesale review…if you are interested in the bag shoot me an email to get a 25% off code that you can use. Those on The Strathmere list have been updated to 35% off automatically.

Will be making a pool bag in the likeness of The Strathmere. It’ll essentially be the same, but more simple: no straps, no flaps. Just a big open bag to throw all the pool (or beach!) stuff into.

Grateful Log for Wednesday July 3, 2024

1. That grilled chicken I made last night for dinner
2. Another night of phenomenal sleep
3. Talking with customers on the phone, seeing them in-person

Grateful Log for Tuesday July 2, 2024

1. Finished setting up my wholesale leather catalog on Faire. These things take so much time…and time will tell if being there pays off.
2. An excellent night of sleep.
3. A daily schedule/routine/expectation based on reality, being human, and having limits.

Excited to announce that I’ve partnered with Faire to sell my wholesale leather catalog online! If you or a retailer you know would like to stock some of my products just head here!

Grateful Log for Monday July 1, 2024

1. Great pool day yesterday
2. Went to bed early last night
3. A new week, a new month

Her favorite spot.

Grateful Log for Sunday June 30, 2024

1. Quick purse design (and assembly) for yesterday’s birthday party turned out
2. Good sleep
3. Faith

You guys 😍 birthday gift for my niece, she turns 3 this coming week.

Grateful Log for Saturday June 29, 2024

1. Mozzie had an excellent two-weeks of theater camp
2. Their final performance last night was excellent
3. The weekend

Cleaning up from a successful show.

Happy with how this Spanish dye turned out! My most popular leather cigar case size.

📆 Schedule the last few days has been absolutely bonkers.

📆 Schedule the last few days has been absolutely bonkers.

Pool time!

Grateful Log for Wednesday June 26, 2024

1. Writing outside in the morning, partially in the shade of an umbrella, partially in the sun. Hearing the birds sing. Feeling the breeze on my skin.
2. Daily time by the pool at the end of each work day.
3. Being flexible, having a flexible schedule.

Two hours late but I made it!

Another leather bin complete.

The tide has changed with Etsy. May write about it more later.

Grateful Log for Monday June 24, 2024

1. Morning sunshine
2. Morning routines
3. Morning coffee

The AC went out at her house and she’s not 100% as it is, so Lucy is with me for a little while :-) back to where she used to live as a puppy!