Step into the spirit of the American West with the Aspen Cowboy Hat—a bespoke creation born from my national hat bar pop-ups. Every detail is a nod to frontier craftsmanship: hand-selected feathers, playing cards tucked into the brim, delicate butterflies, and even hand-stitched embroidery that carries the story of the West in every thread. The hat band, fashioned from a luxury scarf, elevates this cowboy classic with a touch of refinement.

More than an accessory, each Aspen Hat is a one-of-a-kind heirloom—an emblem of wide-open skies, rugged trails, and the romance of the Rockies. Every combination is yours to design, ensuring that no two hats are ever the same.

40"x26"

Framed In Acrylic 

Steer Skull 

The steer skull stands as a powerful homage to the mythology of the American West, rendered in embroidery that carries both weight and nuance. Long a symbol of endurance, frontier life, and the stark beauty of the desert, the skull is reinterpreted here through a contemporary language of thread and stitch.

Crafted from multiple layers of wool embroidery thread, the form emerges with striking dimensionality. Each line, curve, and hollow has been digitized stitch by stitch, translating the raw, weathered texture of bone into something tactile yet refined. The density of the wool threads imbues the skull with presence—its surface shifting between shadow and light, much like sun-bleached remains on open terrain.

Beyond its immediate visual impact, the steer skull resonates with deeper cultural and artistic associations. In Native American traditions, it has symbolized life, protection, and sacred connection to the land. In Western art, it has become an emblem of resilience, survival, and the enduring spirit of the frontier. By interpreting this icon through embroidery, the work bridges fine art, craft, and cultural history—an intersection where material and meaning converge.

The layering of stitches mirrors the layering of history itself: each thread a mark of labor, each pass of the needle a quiet act of devotion. The result is not only an image of the skull but an evocation of place—where wide horizons, dust, and silence meet in a symbol both haunting and timeless.

40x40x2 inches, framed in acrylic.

2025

The Second Life pieces have grown into something deeply personal—artworks that don’t just tell a story, but tell your story. Each one begins with a vintage Louis Vuitton bag, already carrying years of history and character. We carefully take it apart, honoring its past, and then reimagine it as a new canvas. That canvas is mounted onto a backboard, and the handle is wrapped in an upcycled luxury scarf—an elegant finishing touch that feels like sealing the piece with a gesture of care.

From there, the transformation becomes uniquely yours. Every bag is constructed differently, using embroidered patches, feathers, appliqués, leather dog tags, vintage chains, charms, beads, and small treasures collected over time. Nothing is ever duplicated. Each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind assemblage, guided by your choices and the details that matter most to you.

We design and make custom patches in the studio, which can be personalized or chosen for you. This is where your story comes in—what places light you up? Which symbols or totems carry meaning in your life? Do you want to celebrate a passion, a memory, or even add a monogram that makes the piece undeniably yours?

These works are the most personal creations we’ve ever offered. They’re not just artworks or accessories—they’re vessels for memory, meaning, and identity. Made to be filled with the icons, passions, and stories that belong to you alone.

40x40x2 inches, framed in acrylic.

2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new series within the Vintage Western collection, rooted in the centuries-old tradition of American embroidery samplers. Since the 1600s, samplers have served as both classroom and canvas—places where needleworkers demonstrated mastery, preserved motifs, and told deeply personal stories one stitch at a time.

In this series, that history is reimagined through a contemporary lens. Each work expands the language of the sampler with unexpected combinations of material and technique: Spanish tile–inspired patterns, tapestry-like textures, cross-stitched yarn tiles, bandana appliqué, laser-cut details, and embroidered icons. Vintage and hand-dyed fabrics are meticulously cut, stitched, and pieced into intricate mosaics—every tile embroidered individually before finding its place within the whole.

The first piece in this series sets the tone. Embroidered in shades of olive green, khaki, and army green, it is constructed from printed bandanas, vintage army surplus, and up-cycled uniforms—a dialogue between heritage, memory, and reinvention. Measuring 40" × 40" × 2", it is presented in a custom acrylic frame, emphasizing its presence as both artwork and artifact.

Each composition in the series shifts with the viewer’s gaze. Some isolate a single embroidered icon against an open ground, while others build into dense, tapestry-like fields that invite extended looking. No two are alike; each tells a distinct story while carrying forward the lineage of the sampler as both cultural record and contemporary art form.

Old Glory stands as both tribute and transformation—a contemporary reimagining of the American flag that celebrates the enduring spirit of Americana. Crafted with over 325 individually designed mosaic tiles, the work is a patchwork of tradition and innovation. Bandana blocks, engraved wooden tiles threaded and hand-crocheted, and Americana-inspired motifs come together to honor a symbol that has long embodied unity, resilience, and national pride.

The inspiration reaches back to the centuries-old tradition of American embroidery samplers. Since the 1600s, these samplers offered needleworkers a space to showcase skill, pattern, and narrative—each stitch an act of devotion, each motif a fragment of cultural memory. Old Glory carries that legacy forward, expanding the language of craft through a distinctly modern lens.

Every tile tells its own story, yet together they form a single flag—layering Spanish tile–inspired patterns, tapestry-like textures, laser-cut details, cross-stitched yarn tiles, bandana appliqué, and embroidered icons. Vintage and hand-dyed fabrics are cut, stitched, and assembled into a mosaic that radiates both history and contemporary artistry.

The result is a surface alive with movement and meaning. From a distance, the flag unfurls with familiar boldness; up close, it reveals a kaleidoscope of Americana—each square a miniature act of homage, each detail an invitation to look closer, reflect, and remember.

75” x 39”: 3” blocks

All works are designed to be displayed floating on the wall without a frame. However, they can be custom-framed in reclaimed wood or acrylic—please note that framing may extend the lead time.

Shipping and delivery charges will be quoted individually, given the size and complexity of each piece.