About the Authors

Geoffrey Franklin and Valerie Schafer Franklin are the husband-and-wife team behind Walnut Studiolo, a small family business making and selling original leather goods for “cycling, sins, and style.” With a background in art and design from the University of Oregon School of Architecture, Geoffrey is the designer and maker of Walnut’s growing product line. Valerie is a freelance writer and manages the business and marketing of Walnut, drawing on her degree in anthropology from Indiana University and her professional experience in business and nonprofit management. They live in Oregon with their burly cat, Huskey. Learn more about Geoffrey and Valerie at walnutstudiolo.com.