It's often the simple pleasures of life that carry us through the day. So whether the destination is the corner coffee shop, a visit to your mother or daughter's home, a weekly gospel meeting, or a weekend retreat, the perfect companion makes them memorable, colorful and easy-going. Wherever you're headed this season, make it an autumn getaway with Vera Bradley by your side.

Guided by their founders, Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton luggage handbags and accessories, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims.

Who would have imagined that over 25 years ago a friendship and simple idea would grow to be the company Vera Bradley is today? So many things have worked in their favor. Having a great idea at the right time. And having so many friends who helped launch what has become an American dream. The Vera Bradley story is a testimony to the American Dream. While on vacation in March of 1982, Patricia and Barbara were awaiting a flight in Atlanta when they noticed a definite lack of feminine-looking luggage. The longtime friends wasted no time in correcting this situation. Within weeks, these dynamic women had created a company, (named after Barbara's mother) capable of marketing and manufacturing their cleverly designed products. The demand for these unique handbags and luggage items has grown and so has Vera Bradley, which is now nationally and internationally recognized.

Vera Bradley handbags has truly earned its place in the annals of handbag designers and continues to move forward with new designs and fabrics made with quality materials and care. Known for their colorful designs, Vera Bradley handbags are an attractive option of the truly budget conscious fashionista. Bright distinctively feminine designs on soft cotton handbags are the core of this popular line. Vera Bradley handbags are very popular because they are so affordable for the average person. New designs come out twice a year, so it is always fresh and stylish. The cool thing about Vera Bradley handbags is that once a bag has been on the market for a while they retire it and it is never sold again, they then create a new bag to replace it. Many matching accessories are available.

For more than twenty years, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to Vera Bradley's lovely new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with the designer label of Vera Bradley. Handbags, totes, messenger bags, weekenders, travel bags, wallets and much, much more make up Vera Bradley's constantly growing and ever-changing product line. Anyone that is familiar with Vera Bradley products appreciates that these fashion accessories have a very fun, creative, and colorful pattern. Also, the soft cotton fabric that Vera Bradley produces makes wearing a purse very comfortable and lightweight.