Stockist Spotlight: Mooch London!
Our retailers are such an important part of the eatsleepdoodle family! So this month we're putting another big, bold spotlight on one of our fantastic stockists – the fabulous Mooch London!
In this edition of our 'Stockist Spotlight', we’ve headed to West London! Mooch London are an award-winning independent gift shop with four shops based in Barnes and Ealing. Their eclectic selection of gifts has something for every occasion, and their hand-picked selection of independent suppliers truly sets them apart!
We had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant Sandra and Evelyn, to find out a bit more about what makes Mooch so special! In this highlight, we'll explore their story, delightful offerings, and why they’re an essential part of the eatsleepdoodle family. Strap in, we’re having a Mooch!
Tell us a bit about your shop!
We opened Mooch in May 2016, with our first shop on Northfield Avenue in Ealing. We now have four shops including one dedicated just to children located in Northfields next to our main gift shop there. Our other two shops are located on Pitshanger Lane in Ealing and on Barnes High Street. All our shops are located on local high streets nestled amongst lots of other great independent shops.
At Mooch, we stock mostly from smaller suppliers and really make an effort to stock environmentally friendly and ethically sourced products. We also make our own products and commission during our overseas travels. Our most recent venture was to re-visit Jaipur, India to source and design some new exclusive ranges just for Mooch!
We love being located on smaller local high streets as this allows us to have great relationships with our customers which hopefully makes our shops welcoming for everyone!
Describe your shop in three words!
Independent, quirky, friendly
What’s your favourite thing about running a shop?
My favourite thing about running a shop is being visible in the local community and getting to know and be hands on with our customers. It’s incredible to watch the reaction from our customers when they discover our latest finds and love them as much as we do. Oh, and being able to source and find great products!
In between the busy moments, what can we find you doing?
We are both Mum’s to three kids so we are rarely ‘between busy moments’!
When we do have some downtime, we both love travelling and exploring new places, and getting inspiration from everywhere we go.
What's your favourite colour and why?
My (Sandra) favourite colour would have to be green as I find it relaxing and it’s one colour I can get away with wearing! Evelyn's favourite colour is blue as she finds it uplifting and vibrant.
What’s your favourite eatsleepdoodle product and why?
My favourite eatsleepdoodle products are the colour in placemats to go! I wish we had had them when our own children were small, as they are so versatile for travel, eating out, and are the perfect size for popping into your bag. We also love that they are double sided with spaces left for creative colouring and drawing!
What do you and your customers love most about eatsleepdoodle?
Us and our customers love the different eatsleepdoodle themes and designs, and of course really like that you can reuse them. They also love the unique concept that you can colour, wash and then start all over again!
If you could make your own colour in gift, what would it be?
If I could create my very own product, it would have to be a dog bandana! It would be so cute for them to wear, and you could even colour co-ordinate it to match your own outfit.
Where can people find you?
You can find our stores at:
MOOCH, NORTHFIELDS & MINI MOOCH: 88 & 90 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W13 9RT
MOOCH, BARNES: 3 Barnes High Street, London, SW13 9LB
MOOCH, PITSHANGER: 120 Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5 1QP