Hi there! My name is Faye Sevilla Smith, and I’m a shoemaker living out of a suitcase with my professor husband and our 7-year-old son (it’s a very big suitcase!). We live in Philadelphia for part of the year, and Barcelona for the other part. My shop is called Sevilla Smith.
Before Sevilla Smith, I worked in the film industry for almost 20 years, dressing actors and traveling around the world. I always struggled to find the right shoes for the job: something comfortable enough for a 20-hour work day that was appropriate for fitting an A-list actor in the morning, then buying mudcloths at an African stall in the afternoon.
My life took a turn when my son was born prematurely during a work trip; that near-death experience made me rethink how I wanted to live. Then one day, as I was wandering around the medieval alleyways of Barcelona’s Borne neighborhood, I stumbled into a wonderful little shop filled with fabulous shoes. There was something about the shoes that was special, intangible. They weren’t trendy, flashy or luxe, but they had an aura about them that made them unique. I saw a small workshop behind the counter with machinery, zinc tables, and scraps of leather. Curious, I asked the owner, Niccolo, if he made the shoes himself. “Of course!,” he answered, to which I replied, “Would you teach me?” Amazingly, he said yes.
I began my instruction two days later, sweating and learning in Niccolo’s tiny workshop while a girl upstairs strummed Bob Dylan songs on her guitar. Day in and day out, he taught me everything he could, using hand gestures and drawings to combat our language barriers.
When I returned to the US, I jumped into shoemaking with both feet. I set a goal of making 50 pairs of shoes in 50 days; I told myself that if I could keep up with that pace, for that long, I would enjoy taking on this craft as my career. Honestly, I wasn’t even sure if my muscles could keep up, but I got stronger and stronger, more adept, and through it all, I found that I really loved making shoes.
My process today for coming up with a design is very similar to when I was working in film. I start with a character – often a friend – and think about her personality, style, wardrobe and life. From there, I think about the shoes she would wear and make sketches, which is a fairly identical process for costuming. Next, I draw out the design on a shoe last to make a pattern. The first prototype I make is always in my size (#perks) so I can test drive it for a while to see if it’s livable and lovable.
I spend three to nine months a year traveling and being inspired by everything – and everyone – around me. Being on Etsy has been absolutely instrumental in creating my business and connecting with a community of makers to share support and wisdom. Many of my shoe clients actually have Etsy shops, too (who better to appreciate handmade than makers themselves?), and most of my work aprons, stamps, clothes, and bags come from Etsy as well. The thing about traveling so much is that you’re inspired aesthetically, while simultaneously yearning to have less “stuff.” You start to appreciate simple beauty and become increasingly selective about the things you call your own. But most importantly, you always ache for comfortable shoes.
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232 comments
solinen from solinen said 5 years ago
so amazing!! you are very talented!
Tempy Osborne from PaintBoxStudios said 5 years ago
Best featured seller story in a long while- beautiful! Wishing you much success for the future!
Diana from LeSeForYou said 5 years ago
So simple and beautiful♡ ☆CONGRATULATIONS☆
DeUno from DeUno said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congratulations on the feature! :)
Nana from LesNanaseries said 5 years ago
Gorgeous! Congratulations on the feature Fayet;-)
Svetlana from ErinlesHouse said 5 years ago
Wonderful store! Congratulations! :)
Zoui from XZOUIX said 5 years ago
interesting design and lovely work space :)
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congratulations on the feature!
Sue Fabric from AdoredShop said 5 years ago
beautiful story! wishing you many sales :)
Kelly Oh from PenguinPillows said 5 years ago
They look so comfortable! Nice design. Great shop! :)
Patrick Martinez from safaribracelet said 5 years ago
Fascinating work, Congratulations on the feature!
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 5 years ago
What an amazing story! LOVE your designs and your creative process!!! Congratulations on the feature!
Valentina . from Exclusive72 said 5 years ago
So amazing! Beautiful story!
Helen Mills from 1820BagCo said 5 years ago
Amazing Work! Congrats on the feature.
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 5 years ago
Great story, chic shoes. Congrats, Faye!
monique mason said 5 years ago
Nice feature!!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 5 years ago
Lovely shop. Congrats on the feature :-0
Lifespace Designs from LifespaceDesigns said 5 years ago
How uniquely inspiring! Barcelona, being one of my favorite cities to frequent in the world definitely offers so many enlightening ideas where it can't help but expand one's creativity. Thanks and congratulations!
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story! You have such a great talent and your designs are just wonderful! Congrats! :-) I wish you all the best in the future!
Betty Somelar from Kriips said 5 years ago
Very original work and beautiful shop :) Good luck with everything!
grigritextile from GriGriTextile said 5 years ago
Amazing talent and wonderful shoes! I'd looooooooove to own a pair :)
Lenny Mud from LennyMud said 5 years ago
This is a like a Cinderella story where the Happily Ever After involves her making the slippers! Congrats on the feature- your work is beautiful and your life sounds awesome- I love how you have crafted your own happiness. Much continued success!
Katie McClanahan from WearYourWild said 5 years ago
So nice to see you here Faye! What a lovely interview. Congrats.
Sharon from YearsAfter said 5 years ago
Amazing story! Making shoes by hand is a rare art form. My grandfather used to craft shoes for celebs and it was hard work. So wonderful that the shoemaker took you under his wing. Congrats and much success to you!
Erika Iozsa from JasminBlancBoutique said 5 years ago
What a fantastic story, as if I read an excerpt from a novel... The shoes you make are exquisite! Congrats on the feature!
dileksungur from loviboutique said 5 years ago
Great story. Love your shoes. Congratulations!
Carol Endicott from carolendicott said 5 years ago
Love your story and love your style. Wonderful interview!
Kathy Johnson from kathyjohnson3 said 5 years ago
Awesome story! Congratulations on the feature!!
Cynthia from 2chicdesigns said 5 years ago
What an incredible discovery of shoe making. Love your article and I also live in Philly. Congrats!
Adriana from Karavakishop said 5 years ago
Wonderful work!! Congrats:)
Asma from AsmaOriginal said 5 years ago
That is one sweet shop! Congratulations!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 5 years ago
Enjoyed your story. Beautiful shop! Congrats and all the best!
Niki from JandEdoodles said 5 years ago
Wonderful story and fabulous shoes. Congrats!
Kimberly C from CoffeeStainedTags said 5 years ago
Your shop is lovely Faye! Enjoyed reading your story! Congrats and best wishes to you!
Maneeza from AlskaTravel said 5 years ago
Great story, congratulations on everything you've accomplished!
ThriftyLife from ThriftyUpenyu said 5 years ago
wow-beautiful story.
Laney from LittleLaneyTails said 5 years ago
Amazing! Great history, too. I'll bet YOU have some wonderful stories to tell! But that's another article....
Graciela from PittiVintage said 5 years ago
Inspiring!! Love it!!
Monica from ThreeBarDGifts said 5 years ago
What a wonderful story and wonderful shoes! You are very talented! Congrats on the feature and success of your shop!
ClassicMemories from ClassicMemories said 5 years ago
Great story. Congrats on the feature.
Etrennes from Etrennes said 5 years ago
Beautiful Shop, wonderful creations and work! Wishing you all the Best for continued success!!!
Kim from RiverHomeVintage said 5 years ago
Wow, I love your story! You lead a magical life it seems...you found one of your passions and made it your life work, I get it. I wish you much success.
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop. Viva ESPANA!
Julie Garland from juliegarland said 5 years ago
So wonderful to see you featured Faye! Big congrats!!
Jessica from CreativeDollCrafts said 5 years ago
Beautiful feature..loved it all!!
Sentimentalist from Sentimentalist said 5 years ago
Beautifully Hand Crafted!! Anyone wearing your design would feel very stylish! Congratulations on your Featured Story!
Wirat J. from SkylaBoutique said 5 years ago
Thank you for this awesome article, the whole process really inspires me and provoke my thought. Congrats for your feature! :)
Yolanda from Cierzojewelry said 5 years ago
What an awesome story!! Thanks so much for sharing!! You're so talented :)
Cyr Dion from CyrDion said 5 years ago
Your handmade shoes look sophisticated.
Indigo Canyon Soap Co. from INDIGOCANYONSOAPCO said 5 years ago
What a fascinating shop...and story! Congratulations on your feature. All the best.
Jane from HappyDappyBits said 5 years ago
Loved reading this, what a wonderful journey! Congrats, Faye! :)
Edith Garrett from RetroMarketplace said 5 years ago
What a unique craft and you are obviously very talented. I really appreciate your approach - determine who the character is and then design the shoe for them. Wonderful! Best wishes for continued success!
Printable Nature from printablenature said 5 years ago
What an amazing adventure and life! Congrats on your fabulous designs!
Bale and Twine from baleandtwine said 5 years ago
Awesome feature! Thanks so much for sharing your unique story.
DivineOrders from DivineOrders said 5 years ago
GLORIOUS! Congrats on the feature. Thank you Faye for sharing your beautifully told story, your amazing designs and phenomenal craft with us. Blessings to you in your travels. Peace.
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 5 years ago
Such a wonderful story. You are so lucky to have found something that you really love to do, and it shows in your work! The best to you and your future!
Monica from Monicaj said 5 years ago
Yay! Great to see you here Faye! Congratulations on the feature!
novavintage from NovaVintage said 5 years ago
Wow! What a beautiful and inspiring story! What a journey to learn your craft from another maker like that, and to push yourself so hard to find success. Great job!
Carol Wagner from VintageBettyLuke said 5 years ago
very unique story! what a great shop! good luck with your business
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 5 years ago
It's so great to find someone who is so willing to teach. It is a blessing. Congratulations on the feature!
Alba Castellano from QuePinQuePanMagnets said 5 years ago
Great shop, thanks for sharing :)
supuu from Thespiffjunction said 5 years ago
I am so happy to see one of my favorite shops being the featured shop. Congrats and much more continued success.
Snazzy Living from Snazzyliving said 5 years ago
Congratulations. Love your collection.
ACR from IntoTheBluePaintShop said 5 years ago
Wonderful story and shop, congrats !!
Kim Strozewski from SassySisterVintage said 5 years ago
You speak my language regarding shoes: comfort and simple beauty. If I had the $$$ I'd be buying some right now!
Rebeca from SecretDiamonds said 5 years ago
Great!
Rebecca and Daniel from HabitNationUSA said 5 years ago
Wow! What a fantastic story. I truly enjoyed reading about your intriguing beginnings as a shoe maker.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop and designs! Congratulations on the feature:)
Shawna from ShawnaKoontz said 5 years ago
Beautiful product and story. I neeeeed a pair.
MABEL from MabelCrafts said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop
Gabi and Einav from shtaim said 5 years ago
What a disaster! - now I really need to get my hands on one of your creations...:) Your life story is very interesting and the love you put in your work shows! Loads of future success.
Angie at Kaert Vintage from kaert said 5 years ago
Simply beautiful and magical- the shoes and the journey! How wonderful to see you connected with your heart song!
JewelryAffairs from JewelryAffairs said 5 years ago
Beautiful Shop, wonderful creations and work!
Philip Havice from LeathersByHavice said 5 years ago
Hand Mafe Art in your shoes , makes me happy .
Anastasia from LAccentNou said 5 years ago
Your story is sooo touching and inspiring! Congratulations on feature!
SillyBuddy from SillyBuddy said 5 years ago
Congrats! Wishing you continued success!
Megan from ThimbleAndTag said 5 years ago
This is amazing! I am always looking for comfortable shoes, so I will definitely be checking out this shop. Congrats on the feature!
Annette from TanteQVintage said 5 years ago
Great story and lovely shoes!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 5 years ago
Great work! Congrats!
Liz and Phil Van D from lizystuff said 5 years ago
Amazing Shop! Amazing Work ! Congrats on the feature. xoxo
Billie O'Brien from tweetysnest said 5 years ago
Congrats! Beautiful shoes and I love your story.
Lizzy from KittykatWorkshop said 5 years ago
Wonderful shop! Making shoes isn't easy, but yours are lovely. :)
Heike from goddessinthegroove said 5 years ago
Love this story. And, I am in love with your MaryJane's. I can't wear heels anymore due to an injury, and it is hard finding cute shoes that I can work with "serious" clothes as well as my every day wear. Have you on my list :).
I Baked It Myself from ibakeditmyself said 5 years ago
Congrats on your success.
Aaron Smithwick from SmithwickandCo said 5 years ago
Beautiful work.
Tim Condron from InOro said 5 years ago
Wonderful that you walked into that shoe store and had the guts to ask Niccolo to teach you. You are a master of your craft!
Jennifer and Gary Pierce from LoftAtticEarth said 5 years ago
Simplicity and elegance, not to mention practical and comfortable. What more could you want to dress your feet! Your work is beautiful and you are blessed to love what you do! Wishing you much success.
Marilyn from KuriousKottage said 5 years ago
What a beautiful story. This makes me happy for you.
Stef Bauer from oneeyedgirls said 5 years ago
wow! gorgeous craftsmanship and story:)))
Margaret from CavemenandDivas said 5 years ago
This is positively inspiring!
5erg from 5erg said 5 years ago
They look really soft and nice! :) Cool designs too!
Ketki Fadnis from KetkiFadnis said 5 years ago
Amazing story and Beautiful shop ! Congratulations and All the very best !
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 5 years ago
Your shoe products have fine lines and look comfortable. Faye, congratulations on your success story.
Ginger and Amanda from lebotanicals said 5 years ago
So awesome to see you here, Faye! Congrats on the well-deserved feature!
Jeanne S from EclecticSageVintage said 5 years ago
I've long admired your shoes and your shop and it was wonderful to see a behind-the-scenes look and read your story. Very inspiring. I loved the part where you set a goal you weren't sure you could reach and saw yourself get stronger and more adept as you worked towards it. Bravo. Congrats on the feature and I look forward to seeing more of the designs you come up with in the future.
Natalia from KMalinkaVintage said 5 years ago
Great story! Very nice looking shoes!
Helena from BABILOVINTAGE said 5 years ago
great story, good luck with your shop
Deanna from EmeraldCut said 5 years ago
What an amazing story! I love your aesthetic, thoughtful story, and enthusiasm for what you do. Congrats on the feature!
Janine from IndependentReign said 5 years ago
Great story! Great shop! Great shoes! :)
Kippy from KippyRose said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! Congrats on being featured! :)
Debra Bond-Yancey from WellCriated said 5 years ago
Good for you. Great work.
Tina St. John from TinaStJohnJewelry said 5 years ago
What an incredible story..Congratulations!
Peggy McCallum from InMaterial said 5 years ago
What an amazing experience to be taught by an artisan - only to become an artisan yourself. Lovely work.
twinbeadsllc from TwinBeadsLLC said 5 years ago
Beautiful shop! Congratulations :)
Melissa Rose from AtelierdMelrose said 5 years ago
amazing shoes!
UnquietStones from UnquietStones said 5 years ago
What a wonderful life! The ankle boots are so flattering. Love the gold ones!!
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 5 years ago
Wow wonderful shoe's, exceptionally well crafted, good job!
Margaret from GourdneckValleyGoods said 5 years ago
"“Would you teach me?” Amazingly, he said yes." This is good story telling. I love good writing as much as I love good shoes, maybe more. I've always wanted to make my own. Bravo to you!
heidi from refugeca2015 said 5 years ago
yea yea yea faye!! big congrats on your lovely feature! :)
Girl Threads GirlThreads from GirlThreads said 5 years ago
So nice to see shoe making process! It is awesome! And you've done amazing job! Congrats being featured and congrats on exploring your biz out to the world!! Love your items!!!
AGoodsMaker from TheGoodsMaker said 5 years ago
Wow, what an unbelievable story - congratulations !
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 5 years ago
Wonderful story. Great designs! Congrats.
Tiffany Brown from ReikiRisingArts said 5 years ago
Love these beautiful designs. So inspiring!
mik wright from thoseshoes said 5 years ago
great story, great shoes. wish i had of had a teacher. the bush in swaziland was my testing ground for my learning curve. kinda worked out ok tho. step light , be happy. mik
AtticJoys1 from AtticJoys1 said 5 years ago
Absolutely amazing and beautiful!!
Rhonda Corley from colorpluschaos said 5 years ago
thanks for the inspiration
Carol Bender from BarnshopAntiques said 5 years ago
How interesting, congrats.
Caroline Barbosa from OldSoulVintageLtd said 5 years ago
Wow, some beautiful designs! Congrats!
Kathy Terrill from NYCFitnessFamilyFind said 5 years ago
really lovely and fantastic pictures!
Carol from MasCollected said 5 years ago
Thank you for your story and inspiration Faye. Wishing you the very best success and good health.
Maggie Dixon from DaGbyU said 5 years ago
nice
Madeleine Keller from ThoseGoodVibrations said 5 years ago
Awesome products! It's amazing that you have the skill to make your own shoes :) I loved reading your story, thanks for sharing.
KC from TheDirection said 5 years ago
What a story! Your shoes have that same intangible aura now too. This has been one of my favorite shop features to date. Congrats.
Lila Henry from hummingbirdplay said 5 years ago
These are very beautiful. I had a shoe repair shop for 15 years and really appreciate your work. Did you design your lasts, too? I am now making moccasin-style soft leather sole shoes. If you are using leather soles and if the glue you use is electtrically conductive or can be made so, you can also sell your beautiful shoes as "earthing" shoes. Too long to explain here, but you can google "earthing" and read all about it. Best to you!
Theresa Livingston from PrairieIce said 5 years ago
Its always been a dream of mine to design and make shoes to fit my weird feet. Yours are beautiful. :)
Terai from terainbDesigns said 5 years ago
I love your story. Very inspiring. Goodluck to you and your beautiful creations!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 5 years ago
Simple yet very beautiful shoes. They look so classy. Congratulations on the feature!
Abisfinds from Abisfinds said 5 years ago
Amazing! congrats on the feature..x
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 5 years ago
" You start to appreciate simple beauty... " Compliments ♥
Fernanda Y Jérôme from AgJc said 5 years ago
Beautiful work and designs. Bravo!
FairytaleFlower from FairytaleFlower said 5 years ago
Great story! I love the shoes!
Lou from BelleBohemeJewelry said 5 years ago
What a great story! NIce work! Congratulations!
Tisha Jagz from RakshiCreations said 5 years ago
Nice shoes! I love them. Congratulations on the feature
Jema Watts from BadgeShack said 5 years ago
Love the story of your beginning. And the shoes...just wow! They are awesome - every single pair! Congrats!
AntiquesAtlanta from AntiquesAtlanta said 5 years ago
Seville, Your story and your talent is inspiring. I love how you got down to basics and learned your craft from an established Artisan and now make your shoes by hand. It just goes to show that a chance encounter can change anybody's life forever. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into to your fantastic life. We're fortunate to have you on Etsy.
nettlefield from nettlefield said 5 years ago
great story, wonderful shoes!....they look like a second pair of skin...so effortless and beautiful! congrats on everything! ;)
S.Y Kwak from TulipAtelier said 5 years ago
Your story is very interesting. Amazing! And your shoes look so comfortable :) Congratulations on the feature!
Mechelle O'Brien from OhSewWorthIt said 5 years ago
I just love your designs. They look so comfortable, like a second skin. Will be looking to own a pair soon.
Aga from AgasJourney said 5 years ago
Beautiful work! huge congrats and best wishes
Liat and Galia from lilizaccessories said 5 years ago
Love it! beautiful shoes
Carmen Feld from CatchyTreasures said 5 years ago
Congratulation! Beautiful work and designs. Thank you for sharing! Positivity and Light to you. ?✨?✨?✨
Beth Fowler from Loam106 said 5 years ago
Ok, I already loved seeing your IG feed but now reading your story...I love you even more! Great feature - your creative story is very akin to mine. Success and blessings for your journey. Congratulations:)
FrenchPaperMoon Gelman from FrenchPaperMoon said 5 years ago
Love your shoes- wishing you much success!
Heather and Matt from EvolutionaryFarms said 5 years ago
So wonderful to see you here, Faye! Such gorgeous shoes and an inspiring story... congrats!
Terri Smith from DimplesDragonflies said 5 years ago
Your Story Was Absolutely Incredible! And Your Designs Are Extraordinarily Beautiful! Simple Yet Truly Classical! Wow! Congratulations On The Feature and I Wish You Continued Success!
Lauren B from CometsGems said 5 years ago
Great shop, great shoes, and fantastic story!!
Lila Maude from lilamaude said 5 years ago
I love those little details on your shoes! Awesome story btw!
Charis Felice from CharisFelice said 5 years ago
Oeh! Dangerous cool shoes ^_^ !
Liana from COCOandLI said 5 years ago
I would love to spend 1/2 the year in Barcelona, that's awesome!
Rhonda from BackInTimeTrinkets said 5 years ago
Great story and fabulous shoes. Wishing you much success!
Lynn Heigh from VineAndBranchStudio said 5 years ago
What a wonderful "how it started" story! I can relate to the search for both comfort and the desire to handles the materials and make something that fulfills the search! Congratulations on being featured!
s o p h i a from MadrinaSofia said 5 years ago
I found your story to be very inspiring....Thank you for sharing your story with us and creating these beautiful shoes. Congratulations on this lovely feature!
Simply Luxury Vintage from SimplyLuxuryVintage said 5 years ago
I'm looking forward to my first pair of your shoes! I already know which ones I want! Love the simplicity of your contemporary and modern designs.
Noémie Vaillancourt from noemiah said 5 years ago
Congratulations, so well deserved !! Looking foward to receive mine !!
Dee from WellFit said 5 years ago
Can't wait to own a pair. They look so comfortable and stylish, yet so simple. Lovely work. Much success!!!
Deanna M from I365Art said 5 years ago
Very impressive! Congratulations! :D
Abby from SweetBloomCA said 5 years ago
Such a wonderfully unique story and shop! It was so interesting to hear about your past career and how that developed into your current business! Congrats on the feature Faye, keep up the good work!
glason3 from JoliJuliette said 5 years ago
Great history Sevilla, My daughter and I can do any kind of clothes, but today go to buy shoes is very hard, because the quality, and my daughter always said " I have to learn how to do shoes". I'm reading your story and I told her about you experience. We went this year to Barcelona and also looking for good shoes in the city but our time was too short. Wish the best in your shop and congratulations. JoliJuliette/gj
Byron Lovings from jcalviostore said 5 years ago
Very eloquent shoes..!
Jeanne B from PruAtelier said 5 years ago
Fantastic story! If I had more energy to do ALL the things I want to do, shoe-making would be one of them! Congrats and good luck to you!
Michelle from CozyMomentsLLC said 5 years ago
What a fantastic story, thank you for sharing and congrats on the feature! :-)
peaceknots from peaceknots said 5 years ago
Such a fantastic journey!!! It sounds like a dream :)
Chotika Prasitsaeng from ChoArtJewelry said 5 years ago
Great shop! I love your shop ;)
Jeri Aiello from JeriAielloartstore said 5 years ago
Such a lovely story of your shop & shoes.
Stacey from GraphixLLC said 5 years ago
Wow! What an amazing story and shop! Congratulations.
Pam from WildGardenDesigns said 5 years ago
Great story, great shoes! Love that you are making stylish shoes with low heels for real life. Best wishes for the future!
stacey from TessCloset said 5 years ago
Beautiful story and shoes! Best wishes to you. Congrats!
Pew from aGirlNamedPew said 5 years ago
WOW, what an inspiring story, thank you for sharing. Best to continued success!!
Dilani SK from Especially4UHandmade said 5 years ago
Like your story......Your shoes look very much handmade....lovely
Nancy from HerMajestysPug said 5 years ago
J'adore your your tres jolie shoes!!! Congrats on being featured!! Here's to beaucoup more success!! Pugs & kisses
MangoLover from MangoLover said 5 years ago
Love your feature! Much success to you, I want to own a pair of your shoes, they look sooo comfortable!! Best to you!
Brian Sharp from PsychicMediumBrian said 5 years ago
Excellent-appearing products
Ioanna from DeMonCoeurHeartmade said 5 years ago
wonderful story and shop!! congratulations :)
Gerri Lewis from GielDesigns said 5 years ago
I truly envy people who can make shoes. It's such an amazing craft. Congratulations and good luck! :-)
By Moon from byArtmOOn said 5 years ago
Amazing shoes, amazing story! congratulations I love your shop!
Julia K Walton from JuliaKWalton said 5 years ago
Beautifully made shoes - I'm sure they are very comfortable. :o)
Sunny Lee from JewelMango said 5 years ago
Nice design. Great shop
christelpaola from ConstellationKnits said 5 years ago
these are so amazing! love your designs and congrats on the feature :)
xuan qi from xuanqirabbit said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congratulations !
Juanita from JustGenuineSkincare said 5 years ago
Amazing wearable works of art! Congrats on your feature! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Anastasia, Aurelia, Auriel Searcie-Waller from StyleBySearcieWaller said 5 years ago
Very Inspiring
Talia Sari Wiener from TaliaSari said 5 years ago
Love this inspiring story. I can totally see her words and concept in the end results. Beautiful!
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly said 5 years ago
Beautiful story! Congratulations!!
Romy and Clare from romyandclare said 5 years ago
Gorgeous work! Congrats on the feature!
Tess and Dave from TheRingForge said 5 years ago
Brave and Beautiful
88editions Kelly T from 88editions said 5 years ago
Congrats! so well deserved! xoxo
rosebudsvintage from WillowsWear said 5 years ago
A girl can Never have enough, and yours are not only beautiful but they are a work of art. Thank you to your teacher and to your given talent.
Stacy Cramblit from StacyOriginals said 5 years ago
I found your story so interesting and inspiring. Congratulations on your feature!
Yohannah Sherman from ReliquaryOnWater said 5 years ago
Wow what an amazing shop and story. Simple, clean and beautiful. Congratulations!
earnzaa from EarnCrochet said 5 years ago
Beautiful story and shoes!
ArcanaAntiquities from ArcanaAntiquities said 5 years ago
beautiful work, congrats!
Kelly from OrangeZebraDesigns said 5 years ago
Great story, beautiful shoes!
The White Fire from TheWhiteFire said 5 years ago
A lovely shop, congrats!
Mary Ragno from Woolenbrae said 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing your story - a truly unique craft - beautiful shoes
althovio from Junkarella said 5 years ago
Your shoes are beautiful. I really would like to make shoes for a living. I just don't know where to learn how.
Luann Apperson-Allen from SouthernHeartland said 5 years ago
What an inspiration! Love your story, and love that you found your true You - when you weren't even searching for it!
Faye Smith from SevillaSmith said 5 years ago
Thanks so much everyone for the very kind words! xo
small and little from LilTotWonder said 5 years ago
Amazing job! Congrats on the feature!
Elizabeth Knaus from FreshRetroGallery said 5 years ago
Cheers to comfortable, beautiful shoes!
Abby Mabe from FluffyPuppyQuilts said 5 years ago
Beautiful shoes!
NoaLia Fine Jewelry from NoaLiaFineJewelry said 5 years ago
From an shoe addict, yours are on my wish list :-)
Sahara Panmee said 5 years ago
Ummm. That's Great !!!!!
Anya Denson from TrashCanSplasher said 5 years ago
What an amazing story!!! Best wishes to you...... you have arrived!
Robin Brown said 5 years ago
Love the inspirational story.....true to the phrase that "inspiration, hard work, patience, and determination pays off"......and oh, the end RESULT...the shoes are FABULOUS!!!!
Romel Rjcruisers from RjCruisers said 5 years ago
congrats and wish you all the sucess
carrie hollon from WhimsicalDesignsByC said 5 years ago
Lovely shop ♡
Sona Jacob from keyNOTEZ said 5 years ago
congratulations! all your shoes are fab!
Lidia from CosyHut said 5 years ago
Great story, great shop, talanted woman! Congratulation!!
Kim Cole from BeachDaisyJewelry said 5 years ago
Wonderful story, thank you for sharing. Your shoes are beautiful, almost too pretty to wear! Congrats and continued success.
Martha Aguilar from ArteOtomi said 5 years ago
wow
Ombretta from IndieLab said 5 years ago
great artisan and beautiful style! congrats!
Julia Ong from SunshineFashion said 5 years ago
Love it
Vera Noritsa from CobraQueensGift said 5 years ago
Great shop! Congratulations on the feature! :)
Csilla Albert from Crochetedbride said 5 years ago
One of my father's hobby was a shoemaker ... when I saw your works and pictures, especially one with last bradded with angles ...OMG! Thank You!
Veronica Medina said 5 years ago
Congrats! I love your story.
Brainisms from Brainisms said 5 years ago
I love how you used your skills and desire to learn to help solve a problem you had by just making the shoes yourself. Thanks.
Emily from beetleinkco said 5 years ago
These shoes are divine! I've had the Javian Almond Toe pair in my cart for some time now... Congrats lady!
Suela Prendi from SuelaArt said 5 years ago
Love the simplicity >.<
Katie Anne from MiddleCoast said 5 years ago
The leather you use looks like magic. I imagine my feet would feel like they just slipped into a slipper :)
Ellie from HawaiianHairlooms said 5 years ago
Love those leather shoes! I love the shop feature.I am sending Aloha your way.
Georgia Bazakou from Giahandmade said 5 years ago
Σπουδαία δουλειά. Συγχαρητήρια!
Cheridah Spaulding from CheridahSpaulding said 5 years ago
Beautiful shoes!!! Sure wish I had several pairs! So glad you found your artistic love. Congratulations!
Paula Mera said 5 years ago
What a beautiful story, specially that Niccolo wanted to teach you how to make shoes... such a generous person! I really enjoy travelling and creating, so you are an inspiration to me!
SevenBeads from SevenBeads said 5 years ago
Beautiful
Loren Eickhorst from Princessloren5120 said 5 years ago
This is very scary I like my idea but can't sell anything or make driende
Lucie from eclipsee said 5 years ago
Faye, what a beautiful story....especially for me, Barelona lover, who found as well lot of inspiration for my work there..... I wish you all the best with your shoes!!
GIANINA from GyaDesign said 5 years ago
Amazing story ! Congratulation!
PaperRelish from PaperRelish said 5 years ago
Absolutely stunning! My favorite is "The Sandy-GBG"!
Ionela Pascan from thesecretcolors said 5 years ago
Amaizing work!
Piotr Pietras from Piotrart said 5 years ago
Cool stuff, congratulations and greetings
Marina Palovaara from LaPetiteNina said 4 years ago
Lovely work!
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
amazing shoes!!! good luck with your shop :)