Trail Folk Designs was born in November of 2019, just over a year after my mom suffered a terrible stroke that would ultimately leave her blind to this day. My mom has always been creative, making all sorts of items in her “free” time of raising four children, me being the youngest. As a young child, I remember her making the most creative and fun treasures out of what seemed like nothing at times. She is undoubtedly the reason Trail Folk Designs came to be.

 

I started dabbling in making jewelry quite unintentionally following my mom's hospitalization, and from there it became an unexplained passion that I just couldn’t get enough of. It's uncertain if I will ever be able to explain how Trail Folk Designs came to fruition, but it sure feels meant to be. While I do not think I'll be able to ever fill my mom's shoes, I'm happy to carry a small part of her creative torch in the meantime.

 

Art, creativity, and the outdoors have always been a part of my life. I found a love for photography around age 13 or so, capturing images on any film camera I could get my hands on. I followed many facets of photography for years after that, and in 2015 I received my BFA in Photography from Southern Utah University. I dabbled in music as a young adult as well, and now play mandolin and sing in the americana band, Mountaintop Sound.

 

Nature and the outdoors is where I feel at peace. It's where I feel connected, where I can challenge myself, and where I feel inspired! There is something so beautiful about the natural world and all it provides despite challenges it faces.

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Every piece of Trail Folk Designs is made with my mama and mama earth in mind.

All packaging materials are recyclable and the majority of my supplies come from other small independent businesses. Thank you for being here on this journey!