The 2008 financial crisis brought an end to my 25-year banking career, and a rekindling of my artistic adventures.

Fast forward and here I am, JellyBeanReilly.com:

Creating timeless, one-of-a-kind leather accents to be enjoyed for years.

Please take a look at the galleries and the Ready-Made. See what you want, great - grab it!

Like what you see but would like to add some bling or take some away? Send me an e-mail or call and tell me what you want. I will tell you if I can.

Imperfections in leather are attractive and engaging.  The natural edge of a hide is a beautiful way to enhance the face of a bag, wallet or glass case.  Pillows are gorgeous when the ebb and flow of the hair-on-hide, leather or suede are incorporated to create multiple dimensions. The correct blemish can become a whimsical focal point of an object. It is impossible to not have “one-of-a-kind” when using nature in design. Therefore, there will seldom be duplicates: Similar, yes – exact, never.  

By now you know each creation is hand-made, some are handstitched: no mass production, mass production facility or massive equipment. They are durable and sturdy. Please be gentle with your purchase, it will age beautifully and provide years of delight. Life however, happens. If for any reason something should fail and a repair is needed please give me the opportunity to promptly respond and return your acquisition to its original beauty.

Sincerely,

Julie Reilly

Maker