Erin’s beautiful Kitty Empire bags and wallets are a example of why I like handmade goods: they’re animal friendly (made from vinyl and lined with vintage fabric) with 5% of sales being donated to the local humane society. It’s not so much what Erin does specifically but that she follows her heart; and WOW do her bags look sweet!

Inspired by her personal collection of ceramic forest creatures, her bags are decorated with deer, birds, cats, and even polar bears (she lives in Canada). However, my favorite is probably her Laundry Messenger Bag, which brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Her use of contrasting colors is impeccable and her designs are just plain cute; if you’d like to see more, please visit Erin at Kitty Empire!