About Me
Welcome to Creative Mountain Mama — I’m Cicily, the founder, designer, and storyteller behind this brand.
My roots in The West run deep. My family journeyed to Colorado by covered wagon before it became a territory, homesteading on the Western Slope. My great-grandparents raised cattle and ranched in Meeker, Colorado. My grandfather, a Lakota Sioux from the Pine Ridge Reservation, inspired me with his artwork and heritage.
Summers of my childhood were spent on the Buckhorn in the Mountains outside Masonville, where my family’s mountain property became my summer-home. I grew up picking wildflowers for the dinner table, practicing archery with the bird dogs, and watching moose wander through the meadow. Those days of hummingbirds landing on my fingers at the feeder, building forts in the woods, and napping in hammocks shaped my love for simplicity, self-sufficiency, and mountain-living.
Though that family property was lost in a wildfire, we now live just 18 miles away, weaving my history into every piece I create. My brand draws from my Western heritage, my Lakota lineage, and the timeless traditions of ranching and leather craft passed down through generations.
After a fast-paced career in investment banking, I transitioned in 2021 to being a stay-at-home mom, embracing life in the mountains of Colorado. Here, I focus on slow living, simplicity, and staying connected to handmade, natural, and meaningful ways of life, far removed from the mass-produced and artificial.
Welcome!
Here you will find a blend of storefront delights, nourishing recipes, and inspiring podcasts to encourage you on your journey.
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At Creative Mountain Mama, I’m about more than just selling products — I‘m about living close with the land and honor handcrafted goods that withstand the test of time. My vision is simple: To help you live out your faith, embrace self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a return to traditional values. Whether it’s through the things I make, the stories and recipes I share, or the content I create, everything I create is meant to inspire and pursue a more meaningful way of life.
I’ve come to realize that real quality takes time, and that’s why each item in my shop is handcrafted with attention to detail. My offerings have expanded from leather goods, to apparel, and a range of skincare products, all made without the harsh chemicals or synthetic ingredients you’d find in store-bought alternatives.
Values
I cherish the values of family, respect, and integrity. My family and I strive to create a home where these virtues thrive, and where faith is foremost. I believe in the tradition of honoring husbands role as the leaders of the home, working hand in hand to build a strong foundation together. We prioritize each other’s well-being, ensuring everyone has access to good food, sunshine, and unconditional love. I approach my work and responsibilities with the same level of integrity, honesty, and spirit of excellence.
Vision
My vision includes expanding my offerings to include a range of products. These additions will provide you with more choices to support a more meaningful lifestyle. Be sure to follow along!
At this point, I am in the planning and exploration phase, working towards incorporating more products into the Creative Mountain Mama brand to provide you with more high quality goods. Your support and feedback are invaluable as I strive to make this vision a reality!
My vision is to grow my business by fulfilling orders quickly, expanding my product range, and taking you along as we grow!
Mission
My mission is to offer you products that stand the test of time — not just because they’re well-made but because I value doing things the hard way; the right way. Whether you’re a mom seeking quality goods for your family or someone wanting to reconnect with a simpler, more meaningful lifestyle, my hope is to provide you the goods to do so.
Through my recipes, podcasts, and products, I’m sharing my journey in hopes of encouraging you on yours. Let’s return to what matters: community, faith, and self-sufficiency. Through this business I hope to pass down skills and knowledge for generations to come!
Why Handmade?
Working with leather by hand allows me to achieve a level of intricacy that cannot be mass-produced. I work in small batches ensuring careful attention to detail. When I'm cutting, carving, punching, and hand-stitching leather, no two pieces are exactly the same. This means that each bag you purchase will be unique to you, with brands and marks on each hide that cannot be replicated.
Each bag I make is hard work: hand-sketched, hand-carved, and hand-stitched using vegetable-tanned leather and, if you like, turquoise stone inlay. This combination of materials and techniques results in a product that stands out.
Every piece I make is built to last you many years into the future. The craftsmanship and attention to detail ensure that your bag will withstand the test of time; something you can pass on.
Creative Mountain Mama is more than a business — it’s a reflection of faith, family, and a life rooted in connection to the land and its history. Here, you’ll find leather goods designed with care, recipes for the soul, and stories meant to inspire a simpler, more meaningful way of life.