It is really special to have something that was made for you. The creativity, craftsmanship, time and effort that went into your finished item all make it worth it. Moop Shop is an accessories store in the USA with a difference. Brought to our attention here at BundleBox by a super stylish Bundleer, the company design pieces that are traditional in design using contemporary and durable materials.

What is exciting about Moop is that they make accessories for Men, Women and Children. They design and manufacture from the light and fluid air of their Pittsburgh Studio. The company explain that their belief lies in creations that are ‘Concise, durable and well crafted’ and each piece can take up to two weeks to hand make.

Moop Studio Interior, Pittsburg USA

BundleBox HEARTS the Moop blog. Here the handcrafting ‘Moop Makers’ update with their daily musings and design processes in the studio in a light hearted and fun way. Proving that it is an altogether whole-hearted experience where everything is made by people who love what they do.

Without leaving anyone out here, BundleBox has compiled a list of Moop must haves including something for Women, Man and Child.

First up for the ladies, the soft, gorgeous Market Bag ($103) is made for browsing herb and Veg stalls on a Saturday morning. Available in a variety of different colours including brown and organic golden yellow, the roomy accessory has comfortable adjustable straps and is made using organically grown and dyed cotton.

Market Bag in Brown and Organic Golden Yellow $103

For the stylish and sophisticated Man who wants a bag that is subtly trendy, stylish yet timeless. The Messenger bag in Gun Metal ($131) is perfect for flitting between meetings with your laptop, adhoc road trips and daily shopping. Made from a super durable cordora. It is great that the Moop Makers use images from their studio to advertise the bags in the Moop website. It means that they love the products too!

Messenger Bag in GunMetal $131

A Moop bag for Kids is a fantastic way to introduce children to the earthly benefits of sustainable and reusable fabrics. The Moop Book Bag ($89) is perfect for school and its durable canvas means that it can be popped in the washing machine when a little grubby. With a range of colours, our favourite is the bright and fun Provincial Blue coloured Book Bag. The fun d-rings are practical allowing for water bottles and flashlights to be clipped on to the bag.

Provincial Blue Book Bag $89

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

As Head Bundleer I hear about many amazing USA websites. It is a good thing as I can pass on in our Blog and weekly Newsletter. At BundleBox, as far as we are concerned, you can never have too much of a good thing so when Design Within Reach came to our attention, we were sold!

This meticulously stylish and super sleek website is home to a world of modern designs for storage, lighting, bathroom, outdoor, living and dining ideas. The company has a number of stores across the USA, but unfortunately does not reach to the UK and Europe, until now! With BundleBox you can buy online and have your items delivered direct to your door.

On a further inspection of the Design Within Reach website, BundleBox can highly recommend the Design Notes and DWR Blog, informative and interesting sources of design tips and news from website.

Of course everyone has their own spin on home decor so it is worth having a good browse to find your favourite pieces from DWR. In an attempt to fuel your inspiration, we have listed a few of our own below.

One thing every happy home needs is a functioning storage system and luckily right now at DWR, there is a storage sale.

We love the L shaped Parallel Bookends ($63.75). They are perfect for an orderly reading corner and tick all the boxes for looking good!

Parallel BookEnds $65.75

Your bedroom should be a haven of peace, relaxation and retreat from the outside world. The Nest Air Organic duvets even sound dreamy! Described as ‘relaxed sophisticated modern bedding’ each air organic duvet is created using organic cotton and simple jacquard weaving techniques.

Nest Air Organic Duvet Cover from $350

The NY Rocking chair ($500) designed by Takeshi Nii in 1958 was inspired by the classic style of a directors chair. His vision for the lounger was that it would be ‘a chair for one to sit and relax in after a nice meal’. We all know the feeling when someone claims the comfy chair at home and the NY Rocking Chair is certainly one to draw battle lines over. Created with a folding frame and durable canvas, this design is permanently on display at MOMA.

NY Rocking Chair $500

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

Spring and Summer could not be more evident in shops and online. Everywhere we look there seems to be stacks of cute floral dresses, candy coloured cardigans and dainty sandals. It is a stark contrast to the windy and wet weather we are battling with at the moment and with more forecast, it is not likely we will be dusting off the sun hats just yet!

That is not to say we cannot up the ante on the style front come rain or shine. The Mac has been a timeless wardrobe staple of the savvy fashionista for years. It is practical, stylish and the ultimate cover-up for that tempermental weather period from end of winter into Spring.

BundleBox has scoured the trendiest USA websites in search of the Mac top three. Get inspired and have yours shipped today!

This coat from Jones New York is a signature of style and is versatile to be worn over work clothes and also with jeans and dresses. A wardrobe favourite forever.

Pemberley Belted Trench Coat now $133.99

Tommy Hilfiger epitomises classic USA style and this contemporary short coat is practical yet fashionable.

Classic Tommy Hilfiger Short Trench Coat $198

Kenneth Cole’s metallic trench coat is a updated version of the classic trench style. This is perfect for work and can double over as a even wear coat. Teamed with boots as shown is one of the ways to accessorise with this great wardrobe must have.

Kenneth Cole Metallic Trench Coat $179.98

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

We all love to spruce up the place we call home every once in a while. Your home says so much about who you are and what you love. The kitchen, bedroom and lounge are the places we should feel most at home. It is only fitting that we surround ourselves with beautiful things that we cherish, as well as those things that conjure memories from  memorable vacations, people and times in our lives.

Crate and Barrel came under the Bundlebox radar when a savvy Bundleer ordered something from their website. From that moment we have been hooked on their original take on traditional, contemporary and super stylish ideas for the home. We LOVE a story and Crate and Barrel do not disappoint!

During the 1960s a young couple, Carole and Gordon Segal had just returned from Honeymooning in Europe. Feeling inspired by the cultured items for the home they had discovered they also felt a sense of frustration that there was nowhere to find a variety of contemporary affordable things for the home.

Their passion to make these things available to others influenced them to open their own shop. After hiring one employee and leasing an abandoned elevator factory in Chicago’s Wells Street, Crate and Barrel was born.

Crate and Barrel Chicago Exterior 1962

The couple travelled extensively throughout Europe buying from ceramicists, glassblowers and small French factories who used traditional craftsmanship techniques to create  copper pots and simple bistro dinner sets.

Having gone all out on their Europe spending spree, Carole and Gordon had run out of money for display and shelving in their store. With another creative twist they stacked the wooden crates around the store and used them as a simple form of shelving. The couple say that  ‘Out of necessity came the unique Crate and Barrel style and name’. Overcome with the excitement of opening on a cold December day in 1962, they realised that they had overlooked one important thing, a cash  register.

Based on recent purchases, Bundlebox has listed three must haves from this interesting company whose ethos and concept is as exciting today as it was in 1962.

Marimekko Taupe Bed cover from $29 -$119

Classical Symmetry Blue Print $69

Silver Spin Bar Stools from $99

Happy Bundling,

The BundleBox Team.

Not many ladies would disagree that the perfect finishing touch to a stylish outfit is a well made made handbag that holds all your essentials and more importantly- look gorgeous. At Bundlebox we are thrilled to see that a ladies quest for the their holy grail of bags, will see them surf over seas, albeit virtually for the perfect companion.

A recent bundlebox shipment to UK shores included a covetable accessory from Dooney and Bourke in the US. Renowned for handcrafting leather accessories such as handbags, luggage and briefcases since 1975, Dooney and Bourke still work from where they started up shop, Norwalk in Connecticut.  Apart from their extensive bag ranges  they also create unique luggage sets, ipod cases, clothing and jewellery.

Priced from $20 to $625, there is a budget and style for everyone. Have a sneaky peek at Bundlebox’s hand-picked top three for stylish ladies below. Happy Bundling!

Florentine Vacchetta Bucket Bag $295

Nubuk Tear Drop Hobo $235

Cabriolet Editor's Traveller tote $195