With a varied background in the design world it is unsurprising that her own collection of leather bags launched at Coterie is stylish and beautiful. Working mainly in leather the simple and functional pieces are skilfully designed and made with great attention to detail. A trained furniture and accessories designer, Tracy completed a degree in Furniture Design at Middlesex University, North London and later a Masters Degree in Design and went on to work for an internationally renowned furniture and accessories manufacturer and retailer in London before settling back at home in Pembrokeshire.

Tracy has recently been accepted as a member of the Makers Guild in Wales. The Guild accepts very few new members every year so I'm delighted to be invited to join. My leather bags are now on sale at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff.

The growing success of my leather bags has meant that I am now concentrating mainly on supplying other galleries and designerwear outlets further afield, so the gallery will be closing. I am moving to a studio which will allow me to work from home on more of a wholesale basis. My leather bags will be availabe from selected outlets at well as the website and I'll be sending more news on those shortly. I will of course still be able to make bags to order and if you'd like something in time for Christmas please get in touch.

You can now buy Tracy's handmade leather bags online at www.coteriedesign.etsy.com