Today I’d like to share a lovely shop called Beuteltiere that’s so cute and is owned by business partners Barbara Mueller and Katrin Hufer who have knack for curating handbags and accessories – their boutique is like a gallery or gorgeous bags! Beuteltiere is located in Berlin’s trendy Prenzlauer Berg district at Raumerstrasse 19 and just so happens to be where many of my friends shop which is why I decided to write about them today — they are definitely the “it” bag shop in Berlin — especially for girls and guys who love good design.
Shop girls Katrin (left) and Barbara (right)
I had the pleasure of meeting Barbara a few years ago and we’ve kept in touch since — she’s a great lady and terrific business woman. In fact, the blogging event where I spoke at in 2008 is what helped motivate these ladies to get started with a blog, shop and web shop (you can watch their video in German about it here. It’s great!). This really pleases me — it’s nice to know that so many ladies are being inspired and started a business — and living their dreams. I’m heading to Berlin soon to visit them, the high speed train gets me there in an hour and 25 minutes (not bad!) and I really need to buy a bag for myself for Spring/Summer… and they have some great ones as you can see in these photos!
I want to mention that recently Nicole from Nicoletter visited Beuteltiere and picked up this gorgeous 100% recycled Matt & Nat bag… it’s a great one, isn’t it? I’ve become obsessed lately with leather bags, sunglasses and umbrellas so you’ll have to excuse me!
If you are a decor8 reader (which you are if you’re reading this, right?!?) you can tell these shop girls when you visit and they’ll give you a 10% discount off of your purchase to celebrate their one year anniversary. If you buy a bag online you can use your discount until the end of April by entering code “BGdecor8″ at checkout.
Thank you ladies for sharing your shop with us today! I feel like I went on vacation without leaving the house. :)
(photography: tim adler)
April 9th, 2010 at 5:51 am
I wish I ‘d live in Berlin or at least near by! The discount idea sounds just great!
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April 9th, 2010 at 5:51 am
It looks more like a little gallery, than a bag shop! Wonderful colours and I spot some bags that I really like!
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April 9th, 2010 at 7:19 am
I’m in love with the little blue purse (2nd picture). I have to agree with Masha that it does look like a little gallery!
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April 9th, 2010 at 7:30 am
Hey, I just got a bag there yesterday, Motorbine by FREDsBRUDER (www.fredsbruder.de) – it was love at first sight when I passed the shop window. Great store with great brands, definitely worth a visit! The shopowner mentioned that their shop would be featured on decor8, and here it is now. Yeay!
I love their idea that they want to promote little-known upcoming designers. And the prices are even a little cheaper than big name brands.
I’ll definitely check out there shop window again during my next visit to Berlin.
April 9th, 2010 at 7:57 am
Oooh, can´t breathe – I´m drooling too much! :-)
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April 9th, 2010 at 8:20 am
I highly suggested you gather all the shops / cafes entries to a little travel book! There are so many fun and crafty places in Germany.
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April 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
That’s one of my favorite shops in my work-”Kiez” – nice to see it here. Absolutely recommendable!
April 10th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I stumbled upon this shop in Berlin last summer and it was an utter delight! All of the bags are designed with such care and originality.
April 12th, 2010 at 12:41 am
It’s so nice to see that shops now are increasingly are not just focusing on products and their sales but also the decor of the shop.
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April 3rd, 2011 at 1:07 pm
I like the design of your blog :-) Well done !