A Gift for Everyone On Your List

‘Tis the season to shop ‘til you drop. This year, skip the retail chaos and complete all your holiday shopping in one place. Moxie & Oliver is your one-stop shop for everyone on your Christmas list! No need to fight mall crowds or search aimlessly for the perfect gift—cross off your shopping list at our online store without leaving the couch. Our variety of handmade leather products offers something for everyone.

For him. Play up his manly side with quality, vegetable tanned leather. A gift such as a flask, guitar strap, belt, wine tote and wallet are both masculine and practical. He’ll think of you each time he uses his new leather companion.

For her. Along with a plethora of leather women’s gifts to choose from, Moxie & Oliver makes beautiful jewelry for her. You can never go wrong with a necklace for that special lady in your life. Our handmade jewelry features shaped pendants with fun and floral images she’ll be sure to adore.

For your BFF. You know everything your bestie owns, so what to get him or her for a gift? Opt for something unique and out of the ordinary, like a mason jar lantern straps. These nifty leather straps attach to a mason jar to add adornment and hanging capability for a cool DIY project.

For Mom. A mother can never have too many handbags, and we carry plenty to choose from. Pick something special for mom among our wide variety of bags and purses, which come in all sizes and styles. Mom will love a long-lasting wristlet, clutch, or tote bag in a unique design chosen especially by you.

For Dad. What to get the man who has everything? Add a personal touch to Dad’s favorite tech items with a handmade electronic case, such as iPhone or iPad cases, laptop bags, Kindle cases and more. For a less tech savvy Dad, go for a high quality leather belt or watch.

For man’s best friend. Yes, even your furry sidekick will love Moxie & Oliver. Our assortment of pet products includes leashes, saddlebags, collars and horse leads.

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5 Great Christmas Gifts Ideas Under $50! Start your shopping early!

We know it is not yet Thanksgiving and we are not trying to rush the holidays, but taking some steps for a bit of advance planning will allow you to relax more and really enjoy the Christmas season once it officially starts. We have come up with just a little selection from the many custom and unique options of our creations for bags, electronics, housewares, wearables and more.

Belt Buckle.

1. We guarantee you have not seen belt buckles as unique and personal as ours. We have a variety of patterns and shapes available, all in our high quality hand dyed and tooled leather and metal finishes.
2. We have a great selection of watches and straps that vary with round silver or square brushed pewter watch faces, and options of narrow or wide cuffs, wrap, or skinny strap bands.
3. You will make a lot of people happy with our great selection of small wallets. We have coin wallets, bi-fold and tri-fold, passport wallets, and checkbook cases and more to choose from. Again, all are created with our unique tooling and dye process, with high quality stitching and closure options for those on your Christmas list.
4. For the musician on your list, our cool guitar hangers are sure to please. We have some great patterns from wood grain to poppy and bee patterns for a unique and safe way to hang and store a guitar when not in use.
5. Those on your list with iPads will love our wide variety of custom iPad cases. We have some great patterns and colors all from flexible, lightweight leather with silicone inserts to protect your tablet.  No worries if you have other tablets such as Samsung or Dell. Contact us with your specifications and we can create a unique tablet case exactly to your specifications.

Bee Patterns iPad Case.

Check out our leather craft kits for the creative one on your list.  Please let us know about any custom ideas you have and we will come up with a final product exactly to your needs. All the beautiful and tooling, dyes and protective finishes on our products are of the highest quality to insure years of use and beauty.  

5 Guy Gifts for Father’s Day

Believe it or not, Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start hunting down that perfect gift for Dad. Want to get a little more creative than the typical tie or baseball cap this year? Look no further than Moxie & Oliver for a unique leather item that your father is sure to appreciate and actually use. Our wide variety of handmade pieces provides something for everyone, and make for a perfect manly present for Dad. Plus: everything is customizable! Add your Dad’s initials or pick a cool pattern for any leather item.

Here are five of our favorite guy gifts:

The Simplicity iPad Case.

Electronics Cases

Whether Dad doesn’t have a case at all or could use an upgrade this is a great gift idea. Choose from camera straps, iPad/iPhone/iPod cases, Kindle cases, laptop sleeves, and nook cases. All made with quality vegetable-tanned leather, these electronic protectors are extremely durable and sure to last the device’s lifetime. Dad will think of you each time he uses it—which will be a lot. Go with a simple, solid colored iPad case or get Dad a cool wood grain patterned camera strap for his trusty Nikon or Canon camera.

Belt

A belt is debatably a man’s favorite and most practical accessory. Just like a button-down shirt or a tie, Dad could always use a new belt. Choose plain leather for a classic versatile look, or push for a fashion statement with a patterned belt like the Tweet Belt or the Sweet Home Belt.

The Wood Grain watch.

Watch

A wristwatch is a classic Father’s Day gift. Giving him a one-of-a-kind, high-quality leather one will show him how much thought went into it.  He’ll think of you every time he checks the clock. Moxie & Oliver’s cuff watches – like the Wood Grain watch and edgy Cow Skull are really unique and personalized pieces that dad will definitely use if he’s the watch-wearing type.

Wallet

You know your dad will use this gift. Choose from a variety of shapes, sizes and styles to best suit your father’s day-to-day style. We carry executive, passport, bifold, trifold, biker and small wallets. Make it extra special with a customized pattern or engraving. The rustic Wild Wheat Money Clip Wallet is great for a father who’s all about simplicity, and the dad with a sense of humor will get a kick out of our tongue-in-cheek wallet styles, like the Cult Classic.

The Leif Flask.

Flask/Wine Tote

If your dad’s a drinker, these beverage accessories will always come in handy. We have tons of flask sizes, even key chains, with many different patterns to choose from. A wine tote is a creative gift that would make for a great customizable piece. For the wine-o dads, a personalized wine tote is a unique statement shopping piece that shows he cares enough about tannins and the wine’s ‘nose’ to carry it in style. Or, a one-of-a-kind leaf-patterned flask is the perfect gift for a dad who likes to bring along a nip of whiskey to the summer barbecue.

Check out our five favorite guy gifts for Father’s Day.

ISO The Perfect Belt (the answer)

 

I’m always asked how I got started in leatherworking, and it’s a simple story, with roots in necessity.  I needed a belt. 

After college I started working at a law firm.  I wanted to be a lawyer, or so I thought, and figured I ought to at least try it out before committing to going to law school.  Yeah, possibly the best thing I ever did.  I got a job as a paralegal in a somewhat traditional law firm that actually had a dress code. It included provisions about the length of your skirt, nylons, and the like.  I don’t think they ever measured my skirt length, but I do remember getting a talking to on more than one occasion about not following the dress code.

So if there’s one thing I really hate it’s being told how to dress.  I was determined to find a way to push the outer limits of the dress code without being in violation. I was being defiant in a way I couldn’t get in trouble for.  I probably still had a bit of youthful rebellion left in me (which only drove me to do creatively rebellious things, like paint flames on my car). 

My boyfriends mother had given me a belt from her youth that I loved – it was probably from the 70s or something – but it was falling apart.  It was one of those belts that was multiple pieces of leather stitched together with a stiffener in the middle, and it just wasn’t going to get me through daily wear.  I looked and looked, but every belt I found was cheaply made and boring.  I did a post a while ago on how to choose a leather belt that will last and once you know what to look for, you’re not going to find many belts other than mine that will fit the bill!

In my creative solution finding, I bought a belt strap, some knives, paint, and dye and got to work.  My first belt was a simple black belt with roses (the photo is of a collar in the same pattern) and the second was one I called the Kitty belt, with carved dogwood flowers. I guess it sparked, or renewed, a love affair with leather.  It’s been ten years and I still have those first belts, and they look just as good as the day I made them.

The last few times I’ve done a show people have asked about belts, so this year, I’ll be sure to have some in stock.  Guaranteed to make you smile, and outlast your jeans, think of these belts as heirlooms.  You can pass these belts on to your children (or your son’s girlfriend) and they won’t wear out.

xo

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