I've known my whole life that where I found joy and purpose was in making things - I learned to sew, hand quilt, and cross-stitch at a young age. I grew up loving to draw, play with clay, make jewelry; if it was creative, I loved it! And for me, when it comes to gift giving or receiving, there is just nothing like something handmade.
As years went by, the hardest part was deciding how to turn that into my career. In 2019, while VERY pregnant with my 4th son, I was given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity from Jill Donovan of Rustic Cuff to design and hand-make wristlets and clutches for her booming accessory company. I still pinch myself thinking about what an adventure that was! It was 3 years of pure joy and unimaginable growth. I took a leap of faith in the Fall of 2022 to start my own handbag line, and here we are.
My name is Erin Lynn = Elynn & Co. My uber supportive and smart husband, Travis, is my "& Co." ;)
Our mission at Elynn & Co is to create exquisite, hand-made, leather handbags that combine both beauty with function.
Form follows function – that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.
- Frank Lloyd Wright