Leather Insights: Navigating Patina, Styles, and Traditional Craftsmanship

A ColsenKeane Blog.

How to Break In a New Leather Bag (And Why That's the Whole Point)

You just got a new leather bag. It feels a little stiff. A little formal. Not quite like yours yet. Good. That's exactly where it's supposed to start. Full-grain leather...

A Guide to Intentional Gifting All Year Long

Beyond the Holidays: A Guide to Intentional Gifting All Year Long Most corporate gifting happens in December, almost out of obligation. But the brands and leaders who gift with intention...

The Psychology of Personalized Gifts at Events

There is a reason you still remember the gift. Not the venue, not the food, not the keynote speaker. The gift. Somewhere in your life, someone gave you something with...

Leather Corporate Gifting - A Guide

What to Look for When Buying a Leather Corporate Gift Corporate gifting is one of those things that seems simple until you're standing in front of a dozen options wondering...

We Don't Just Want to Buy Things Anymore. We Want to Make Them.

We Don't Just Want to Buy Things Anymore. We Want to Make Them. Something has quietly shifted in the way we spend our time and money. And if you've felt...

Your Store Called. It Wants Better Leather.

Your Store Called. It Wants Better Leather. We’re going to go out on a limb here and assume you didn’t get into retail to sell forgettable things. You wanted the...

The Corporate Gifting Cheat Sheet: What to Give, When to Give It, and How to Never Hand Someone a Branded Pen Again

Let’s be real. Nobody has ever gotten a foam stress ball at a conference and thought, “Wow, this company really gets me.” Corporate gifting has a reputation problem, and it’s...

ColsenKeane's DIY Journal Event

A group of strangers walked in, and about two hours later, they left with a handmade journal and also, apparently, with new friends. That part wasn't on the agenda, but...