Last weekend Jordan & Kimmy spent some time with Erin Templeton at her Vancouver studio/storefront, bringing back a beautiful array of Erin's gorgeous, handmade, leather goods to take our ladies into autumn 2011. Still Life introduced Erin's unique leather bags to our Victoria friends last spring, and quickly sold through all of handmade purses, totes, bags and accessories. Moving into autumn 2011 we've pulled a larger variety (in style and colour) from Erin's studio, expanding the collection to include more Kiss & Makeup Bags, Leather Writers, Change Wallets (Medium & Large) and Card Cases. In addition to these accessories we have stunning colour options in Erin's classic TGIF Crossbody Bag, The Hobo Bag and The Tote (Small and Medium).

Born and raised in the mountains outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Erin Templeton started making leather accessories in 1999, while studying shoemaking at Cordwainer's College in London, England. In 2002, she had the opportunity to rent the boiler room of Vancouver's Modernize Tailors, and then when the tailors relocated in the spring of 2007, the chance to open her own storefront/studio in their historic location came to be.

Erin has kept the traditions of the space alive, continuing to make products locally, by hand. All designs are lovingly made in-house, in either new or recycled leathers. Erin's life-long fascination with vintage informs designs that defy trends and transcend eras. Minimal hardware and simple, strong construction allow people to adjust, change, and make pieces their own. It is her hope that each piece is able to be a life long friend, and able to mix freely with new and vintage pieces.