About Us

Welcome to the Village!

Welcome to the world of The Cat's Meow® Village! This village is full of two-dimensional wooden buildings and accessories that fit in the palm of your hand. Many of these handcrafted keepsakes represent significant structures and points of interest across the United States and around the world.

The Birth of The Cat's Meow® Village...

Faline, creator of Cat's Meow, began creating her unique designs in the fall of 1982. Faline enjoyed many crafts, but the workmanship and creativity of her Village catapulted her crafts to a new superior level and demand for them grew rapidly. What had begun as twelve designs available at two local stores in Wooster, Ohio, quickly gained in popularity throughout the United States. Today, Cat's Meow keepsakes have been created for nearly 1,000 retail locations in 50 states nationwide. Cat's Meows are also available on-line at www.catsmeow.com.

Cat's Meow Distinction...

In the world of keepsakes, The Cat's Meow® Village stands proudly unsurpassed. Each piece is handcrafted, traveling through a seven-stage production process, which includes cutting, printing, and individual hand finishing. We take great pride in every keepsake that passes from our hands to yours. It is this pride, intricate styling and craftsmanship that create such a high quality keepsake. Cat's Meow offers an affordable way to capture cherished memories of childhood, family vacations and far away places yet to be explored. Only The Cat's Meow® Village can represent so much for so many people. The value of such memories given as a gift is immeasurable.

Casper, the famous black cat trademark, can be found on every piece along with Faline's signature. This trademark black cat can only be found on authentic Cat's Meow keepsakes. Faline always looks forward to researching history and continues to select all the pieces in the national line. Faline also appreciates when people take the time to share new product ideas and suggestions with her. As a result, The Cat's Meow® now offers a wide assortment of product including jewelry, totes and t-shirts.

The Keepsake...

Capture the magic, mystery and memories of countless places and historic landmarks through three formats: the National Line, the Regional Line, and Custom designs. Our National Line consists of a colorful variety of holiday pieces, numbered series, surprise releases, boxed sets, licensed products and accessories. An abundance of intriguing themed collections are also available, including lighthouse and nautical series, popular destinations, patriotic pieces and much, much more. The National Line offers a medley of pieces guaranteed to satisfy the tastes and interests of every buyer! In addition to the National Line, The Cat's Meow® Regional Line includes replicas of well-known buildings and scenes from within a one-to-three-state area. Finally, our custom designs highlight local schools, churches and buildings of local interest from small towns across America. Any Cat's Meow retailer or organization can commission custom pieces, like replicas of well-known buildings in their area, to localize America's favorite Village!

The Collectors Club Experience...

The Cat's Meow® Collectors Club® was introduced in 1989. While The Cat's Meow® Village brings wonderful memories to life, the Collectors Club is celebrating fifteen years of bringing wonderful people together. Thousands of Cat's Meow fans take advantage of the special opportunities the Collectors Club offers. There are a variety of club membership benefits. Members enjoy exclusive club pieces, some of which are the most valued on the secondary market. They also receive colored product sheets and quarterly mailings. Club members and avid Cat's Meow enthusiasts have joined Casper at several conventions to celebrate The Cat's Meow®, Casper and most importantly, one another as Cat's Meow collectors.

The Cat Who Cares...

The sale of Cat's Meow keepsakes has made it possible for the Village to be a strong supporter of many nonprofit organizations over the years. Some of those organizations include: The National Arbor Day Foundation, Feed the Children, Hospice, American Cancer Society, National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations, SIDS, USDA Forest Service, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Alzheimer support groups and the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) organization.