Meet the Maker
Hi, I’m Stephanie, the hands behind Small Herd Leather.
I’ve always loved tooled leather and how a plain piece can turn into something with so much character and life. My mom and her best friend, Maryanne (who I’ve admired forever), bought a leather shop from someone closing down and sent me the most incredible starter box of tools. Maryanne has been in my corner ever since, teaching me and helping me whenever I get stuck.
What started as learning a craft became so much more.
At the time, I was working a stressful job while my husband and I were walking through infertility. Stepping away was supposed to be about my health, but this business became healing in ways I never expected.
It gave me freedom, creativity, and something that was mine.
And honestly, I wouldn’t be here without Chase. He believed in me before I fully believed in myself, supported every crazy idea, and yes… has done TikTok dances for this business 😂
A little about me… I run on iced caramel macchiatos, my ADHD keeps life chaotic, my shop employees are Noodle, Bonnie, and Peter, and I somehow have to start with a clean workspace but never end with one.
My favorite thing to make will always be backpack purses. They were the first thing I truly believed in, and seeing y’all love them too means the world.
Everything here is handmade by me. In a world full of mass-produced everything, each order, share, comment, and kind word means more than you know.
If you’re here supporting this dream, thank you. Truly. 🤍