Our Mission
E & E Teepees produces ethically handmade tents, florals, and play mattresses in Louisville, KY. We employ local (some former refugees) seamstresses and these mothers/grandmothers help provide for their family through their incredible sewing skills. The result produces the highest level of attention to detail and a beautiful product. Our stabilizers are handmade from a husband & wife team from Ukraine (SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR UPDATE).
This boutique is the creation of Katie Bocchino. Dreaming of an imaginary space for her own kids, she made a tent for them to be creative and read in. She wanted it to fit in with the aesthetic style of her home. One tent style led to another and she now designs a multitude for both boys and girls. E&E Teepees exists to promote early literacy by creating unique tents for your unique child.
This boutique is the creation of Katie Bocchino. Dreaming of an imaginary space for her own kids, she made a tent for them to be creative and read in. She wanted it to fit in with the aesthetic style of her home. One tent style led to another and she now designs a multitude for both boys and girls. E&E Teepees exists to promote early literacy by creating unique tents for your unique child.
Katie BocchinoFounder/DesignerKatie made her first tent in 2015 for her oldest daughter. She was inspired to create a beautiful space for her while adding to the aesthetic of the home.
Friends wanted one for their kids and one tent led to another thus creating E & E Teepees. She now designs all florals, mattresses, & tents for both boys and girls and still manages to do some sewing from time to time, too! |
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Andrew Bocchino
Business Manager
Whether it is packing up a tent or making a business decision, Andrew helps run the operations and logistics behind E & E.
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SUPPORTING UKRAINE
I've been holding my breath the past few days hoping to hear back from Valeriya.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 44 days ago. Millions of families have been abruptly uprooted including our playtent stabilizer makers.
For Valeriya & Alexander, who live in Kyiv, they did not think their lives would be drastically changed or that this war would reach them, let alone, become separated because of it.
Now, Valeriya and her family evacuated to West Ukraine, but Alexander stayed back to sew armor for the Ukrainian army. She's proud of him but asked if you could pray for his protection while he remains in Kyiv. We are praying for them and ask you do the same.
We just got this update from Valeriya and since we are a family business and put family first, we consider them part of our family. Even though they are thousands of miles away, our prayers and financial support can reach them.
So, we are also sending back our profits this week to support the Ukrainian efforts.
If you have been thinking about making a purchase, need a gift for an upcoming birthday, or even know a friend who's looking for a playtent, share this with them and know that orders this week are even more helpful as they not only support our local women seamstresses, but provides hope for the brave individuals protecting their homeland.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 44 days ago. Millions of families have been abruptly uprooted including our playtent stabilizer makers.
For Valeriya & Alexander, who live in Kyiv, they did not think their lives would be drastically changed or that this war would reach them, let alone, become separated because of it.
Now, Valeriya and her family evacuated to West Ukraine, but Alexander stayed back to sew armor for the Ukrainian army. She's proud of him but asked if you could pray for his protection while he remains in Kyiv. We are praying for them and ask you do the same.
We just got this update from Valeriya and since we are a family business and put family first, we consider them part of our family. Even though they are thousands of miles away, our prayers and financial support can reach them.
So, we are also sending back our profits this week to support the Ukrainian efforts.
If you have been thinking about making a purchase, need a gift for an upcoming birthday, or even know a friend who's looking for a playtent, share this with them and know that orders this week are even more helpful as they not only support our local women seamstresses, but provides hope for the brave individuals protecting their homeland.
