Two Copper Sparrows

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

All out of feathers 🪶
Back to the workbench.

Every suede feather you see is hand-cut, hand-fringed, and hand-sewn—one at a time.
This is the part you don’t always see… and the part I love most.

With the event planning, my studio time has been limited—but after scaling back wvents thisbyear I finally get to spend more time creating again.
Doing what I love 🤍 👜 🪶

01/03/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dear friend, Ted.

I met Ashley more than ten years ago at a Bible study, and over the years I have watched her and Ted build a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to their four children. Many of you may also know them from their downtown Cadillac store, Charming North, where I was honored to carry my Two Copper Sparrows products. Last year, they made the incredibly difficult decision to close the shop so they could focus fully on Ted and the hard battle that lay ahead.

For two courageous years, Ted fought cancer with strength, grace, and unwavering faith. Sadly, he has passed on New Year’s Eve and Ashley is now facing life as a widow while raising their four beautiful children.

Their journey has been shared openly through the Charming North blog, as well as their Facebook and Instagram pages — a powerful testimony of how their faith was tested and how they persevered through unimaginable pain.

God is good in all things, even when the pain feels unbearable.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help support Ashley and the children during this incredibly difficult season. If you feel led to give, any donation would be deeply appreciated. Above all, please keep this family lifted in prayer as they grieve, heal, and move forward one day at a time.

Ashley Clark and her four children—Kaden (15), Olivia (13), Keira (9), and Tessa (8)—… Cindy Gilman needs your support for Support for Ashley Clark & Children

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with warmth, peace, and meaningful moments with the people you love. Thank you for being part of this journey and for supporting small business and handmade this season- you are all truly appreciated!

12/19/2025

So grateful to be featured by Arts Marketplace this week 🤍
Every Two Copper Sparrows piece is designed, hand-cut, and assembled by me using full-grain leather and timeless details.
If you’re local, stop by AMP to see the full collection in person! The Arts Marketplace At Studio Park

12/03/2025

PSA! “Genuine Leather” is not in our vocabulary- we only use full grain leather with our purses, totes and accessories.

12/02/2025

Find a limited arrangement The Arts Marketplace At Studio Park in the heart of Grand Rapids and shop 40+ more local artists! This truly is a gem of a store 😍

12/02/2025

Excited to share with you all my handbags and accessories are The Arts Marketplace At Studio Park downtown Grand Rapids! There are 40+ local artists with goods such as original art work, pottery, clothing, decor, jewelry, books- so much more! It’s an incredible place to visit if your not done with you holiday shopping and help support these exceptional artists.

11/14/2025

This is how “genuine” leather is made 🙄

11/08/2025

Set up at the Holiday Art Market at the Northview High School today until 4pm!

11/07/2025

New straps ready for tomorrow’s show Holiday Art Market at the Northview High School hosted by Rogue River Artists Association There will be 50+ juried artists and makers- something for everyone!