Our Story

Our Sweet Beginning Story ๐Ÿ’โœจ

Meet the Dreamers Behind Sleepy Sprinkles!

Hi! We're Tameka & Malcolm ๐Ÿ’•

The newlywed duo who refused to choose between cute and functional

How It All Started (Spoiler: It Involves a Hair Emergency) ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Picture this: It's 11 PM, we're binge-watching our favorite anime series (shoutout to all the Spy Family fans!), and Tameka turns to me with the most tragic bedhead I've ever seen. We're talking full-onย "I stuck my finger in an electrical socket" vibes.

"Babe," Tameka said, pointing at their hair disaster, "my satin bonnet fell off AGAIN, and now I look like I've been fighting demons in my sleep!"

I couldn't help but laugh (sorry, honey!) because honestly? Same struggle, different night. We'd both been through the endless cycle of:

  • Buying "cute" bonnets that felt like wearing a grocery bag
  • Finding functional ones that made us look like we raided our grandma's closet
  • Spending way too much on silk that our budget (and our pets' vet bills) couldn't handle

That's when it hit us like a magical girl transformation scene: Why doesn't anyone make bonnets that are BOTH adorable AND actually work?!

The "Aha!" Moment (AKA When We Became Slightly Obsessed) ๐Ÿค”โžก๏ธ๐Ÿ’ก

As we sat there surrounded by our furry chaos crew - Apollo (our golden retriever who thinks he's a lapdog), HeMan (our cat who definitely thinks he's the main character), and Lola (our bunny who judges all our life choices) - we started sketching ideas on napkins.

"What if..." I said, dodging Apollo's attempt to "help" by eating our brainstorming materials, "we made bonnets with the cutest food patterns ever?"

Jordan's eyes literally sparkled (yes, like an anime character): "Cherry patterns! Popsicle designs! SPRINKLES EVERYWHERE!"

And just like that, between HeMan knocking over our coffee and Lola demanding her midnight snack, Sleepy Sprinkles was born. ๐ŸŒŸ

Why Food Patterns? (Besides Being Absolutely Adorable) ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿญ๐Ÿง

Okay, real talk - we're those people who:

  • Take photos of aesthetically pleasing lattes before drinking them โ˜•
  • Have more anime food figures than actual kitchen appliances ๐Ÿ™
  • Genuinely believe that cute things make everything better โœจ
  • Think Kirby is the ultimate life coach (eat everything, stay round, be happy) ๐ŸŒธ

Food represents joy, comfort, and those little moments that make you smile. Just like when you're reading a cozy book with a cup of hot cocoa, or when your favorite video game character finds the perfect healing item - these small delights matter!

We wanted our bonnets to capture that same feeling. Because honestly? If you're going to protect your hair every single night, why not feel absolutely adorable doing it?

Our "Why" Goes Deeper Than Just Cute Aesthetics ๐Ÿ’•

Here's the thing - we've both struggled with loving ourselves exactly as we are. Jordan spent years thinking their curly hair was "too much." I used to hide my natural texture under straightening treatments that left my hair damaged and lifeless.

The natural hair journey taught us that self-care isn't selfish - it's revolutionary.

But here's what the hair care industry gets wrong: they act like you have to choose between taking care of yourself and expressing your personality. Like protection has to be boring. Like self-care can't also be self-expression.

We call BS on that! ๐Ÿ™„

Your bonnet should make you smile when you see it in the mirror. It should feel like a little love letter to yourself every night. It should work with your lifestyle, whether you're:

  • Having a cozy reading night with your favorite fantasy novel ๐Ÿ“š
  • Gaming until 3 AM because "just one more quest" (we see you!) ๐ŸŽฎ
  • Binge-watching that series everyone's talking about ๐Ÿ“บ
  • Or simply enjoying the quiet moments with your pets ๐Ÿพ

The Sleepy Sprinkles Promise (Straight from Our Hearts) ๐Ÿ’–

Every bonnet we create goes through the "Apollo Test" - if it's not cute enough to make us squeal when our dog wears it (yes, we tried), it doesn't make the cut. (Don't worry, HeMan is our quality control inspector for comfort, and Lola judges the overall vibe.)

But seriously, here's what we promise you:

๐Ÿ’ Quality That Actually Works - We test everything on our own hair first (Jordan's curls are our toughest critic)

โœจ Designs That Spark Joy - If it doesn't make you smile, we don't sell it

๐Ÿ’• Inclusive Beauty - Every hair type, every texture, every person deserves to feel adorable

๐ŸŒ™ Self-Care That Feels Like Self-Love - Because protecting your hair should feel like a treat, not a chore

Our Squad (AKA The Real Decision Makers) ๐Ÿพ

Apollo ๐Ÿ• (Chief Happiness Officer)

  • Golden retriever energy in a 70-pound package
  • Believes every delivery box is a present for him
  • Official greeter for all customer service calls (you might hear him!)
  • Favorite bonnet: Cherry Blossom (he tried to eat the cherries in the pattern)

HeMan ๐Ÿฑ (Director of Quality Control)

  • Has opinions about EVERYTHING (typical cat behavior)
  • Sleeps on our sample products to test comfort levels
  • Master of knocking important things off desks at crucial moments
  • Surprisingly great at social media photobombs

Lola ๐Ÿฐ (Chief Vibe Officer)

  • The most judgemental bunny you'll ever meet
  • Decides which patterns pass the "cute enough" test
  • Has her own tiny bonnet collection (yes, really!)
  • Definitely the most photogenic of the bunch

What's Next for Our Little Dream? ๐ŸŒˆ

We're just getting started, and honestly, we're beyond excited to build this community with you! Our goal isn't just to sell bonnets - it's to create a space where:

  • Cute meets functional โœจ
  • Self-care feels accessible and joyful ๐Ÿ’•
  • Everyone can express their personality, even in their sleep routine ๐ŸŒ™
  • Quality doesn't break the bank ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • You feel supported in your hair journey, whatever that looks like ๐Ÿ™Œ

Coming Soon:

  • Seasonal collections (we're already sketching winter hot cocoa patterns!) โ˜•
  • Size options for every hair volume (we hear you!) ๐Ÿ“
  • Maybe some surprise anime-inspired designs (Jordan is already designing) ๐ŸŒธ
  • And who knows? Apollo might get his own line of pet accessories! ๐Ÿ•

A Personal Note From Us to You ๐Ÿ’Œ

Starting this business has been like leveling up in our favorite RPG - exciting, sometimes challenging, but absolutely worth it when you see the results. Every time someone shares a photo wearing their Sleepy Sprinkles bonnet, every review that says "this made me feel so cute," every message about healthier hair - it reminds us why we started this journey.

You're not just our customer - you're part of our story. You're the reason we stay up late perfecting new designs (much to HeMan's annoyance). You're why we care so much about getting every detail right.

So whether you're here because you love our cherry patterns, you need better hair protection, or you just want to feel a little more joy in your self-care routine - welcome to the Sleepy Sprinkles family!

We can't wait to be part of your sweet dreams! ๐ŸŒ™โœจ

With love, laughter, and way too much pet hair on our clothes,

Tameka & Malcolmย ๐Ÿ’•
Co-Founders & Chief Dream Weavers
Sleepy Sprinkles

P.S. Follow us on social media for daily doses of Apollo's antics, HeMan's judgment, Lola's photo shoots, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our chaotic but adorable life! We promise it's entertaining. ๐Ÿ“ธ

Connect With Our Chaos: ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @sleepysprinkles
๐ŸŽต TikTok: @sleepysprinklesco
๐Ÿ“Œ Pinterest: Sleepy Sprinkles Co.
๐Ÿ’Œ Email: sleepysprinklesco@gmail.com

We read every message and love hearing from you! (Apollo especially enjoys the voice messages - he tilts his head every time.) ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’•