Our Story

 

 

About The Loempie: A Legacy of Love ​

 

Welcome to The Loempie!

Our story isn’t just about dog wear; it’s about a bond that never ends. ​

 

The Original "Loempie" ​

Many people ask where our name comes from. It belongs to the most important girl in my life—my first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Her name was Loempie. ​For 11 years, Loempie was my shadow and my silent protector.

As an Alpha Thalassemia warrior, I went through many dark days, including two comas and countless hospital visits. Loempie was always there, tucked by my side, sensing exactly when I needed comfort.

When she passed away, I knew I wanted to honor her name by creating something as beautiful and comforting as she was.

 

​Handmade in the Netherlands ​

Today, the legacy of Loempie lives on through my hands. Because of my health journey, I have had to adapt how I work.

I moved from the exhaustion of café work to the peace of my own home workshop. ​

The Loempie allows me to: ​

Pace My Health: I sew on the days I have energy and rest on the days I don’t.

​Be a Mom: I can be there for my two sons (my other "twins"!) while building a business.

​Create with Purpose: Every bandana and snoods and another creations are handmade with the same love I gave to my girl, Loempie.

 

​Inspired by the Twins ​- Loempieta and Gracie.

While Loempie is our namesake, our current "Chief Product Testers" are my Cavalier twins.

They brought joy back into our home and are the reason I am constantly inspired to create new, high-quality designs.

They remind me every day that life—and our dogs—are a gift.

 

Why Shop With Us?

​When you choose The Loempie, you are supporting a small, female-owned business built on resilience.

Your support helps me manage my journey with Alpha Thalassemia.

​We don’t just sell dog accessories; we celebrate the "Loempies" in your life—the loyal companions who stay by your side through it all.

 

Thank you so much for supporting our small business. We are deeply grateful and hope to meet—and exceed—your expectations.

 

 “When you support a small business, you support a dream.”

 

 

 

With love,

 

Lily, Loempieta and Gracie