ABOUT SMEENY MADE WILD
A HOME FOR CREATIVES, DREAMERS, AND ADVENTURERS
Make things. Go places. Live wildly.
There is a peace and freedom that comes from connecting with nature that, even for a moment, makes your worries wash away. I’m awed by the stars on clear nights camping in the desert, humbled by a snowcapped mountain summit, and moved by the sight of blooming fields of wildflowers.
Being outdoorsy isn’t all about the epic ski lines or big summits. It’s about the every day moments where we can be with nature…a morning coffee walk with your bestie, a stop by the river with your pup, a sandwich on the patio, or whatever it is that feels good to you.
When I started selling my knits in 2017, I had no idea that this is what “my little knitting business” would become. What began as Smeeny Beanie Knits, a small side hustle selling handmade knit beanies and where I occasionally shared adventures from my life in the mountains, has blossomed into Smeeny Made Wild, a community of creatives, artists, outdoor adventurers, and other women-led businesses who care about the planet and creating a better world.
Smeeny Made Wild is about so much more than keeping your head warm. It’s about feeling good in the outdoors, celebrating the slowness of handmade, and cheering each other on in our pursuit of living a creative life.
MY MISSION
Connection and Community
I hope I inspire you to get outside and appreciate the outdoors, to cherish these places, and make everyday choices that will have important positive impacts on our planet and help save the wild.
Every aspect of the life I live now has been impacted by a connection to nature and the outdoors. The parks and my time spent in them are one of the reasons that my husband and I moved to Colorado, and choosing to prioritize an outdoor lifestyle instead of chasing a restaurant chef career has made my life what it is today.
From recycled packaging to ethical and sustainable materials, I am doing what I can to make impactful choices for my business. A portion of each sale is donated to Protect Our Winters. I recognize that we can’t have environmental justice without also addressing racial justice and additionally donate to organizations that do work at the intersection of these values. I hope that even my small donations can do their part in supporting positive change, creating a more inclusive outdoors, protecting our public lands, and allowing us to continue exploring the great outdoors.
SUSTAINABILITY & GIVING BACK
Along with every knit item being handmade with 100% ethically and sustainably sourced wools, every purchase of goods, services, or retreats gives back to the planet…1% of all revenue is donated to Protect Our Winters. Smeeny Made Wild additionally donates to organizations supporting LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and racial equality as they intersect with environmental justice.
MEET CHEREEN
Thank you for being a part of my dream
I’m Chereen, the owner/maker/coach and chief-everything-officer of Smeeny Made Wild and live in a small mountain town in Colorado with my husband, Rob, and our dog, Arya. I’m a winter-loving Sagittarius with a multi-passionate soul who loves pho, traveling, rugby, and a good historical drama.
