Chic Sparrow was born on Jennifer Harvey’s kitchen table in 2014. Soon the kitchen was taken over by leather, tools and dye, and then business moved to the garage. Only 5 weeks later, she leased commercial space and her husband, Mark, quit his corporate job so they could build Chic Sparrow together.
Today, we’ve come a long way from that kitchen table covered in leather and string. Chic Sparrow is now the largest manufacturer of handmade leather notebooks in North America. Chic Sparrow has grown to include hand-crafted leather goods, handbags, and paper inserts, plus an online community of travelers notebook devotees. We’re proud to create flexible and well-paying careers for working parents, students and the hearing impaired.
Responsible stewardship and quality are our core values, so we use only full grain leather from cows that were used for food.
Chic Sparrow's Founders
Jennifer Harvey
Founder & Creative Director
Jennifer has a long history of creativity and a passion for working with her hands. As creative director, she personally designs develops and refines each product in every collection. She also spends time on the phone daily, answering questions and staying connected with customers. She’s dedicated to improving the product line and is always open to feedback. When she’s not in the shop, you can find Jennifer curled up with a good book or enjoying time with her horses in the Eastern Washington countryside.
Mark Harvey