Founder and Designer Blakely Braniff Rickett created hitch & bundle out of a love for craftsmanship and making luxurious gifts. 

Trained as a professional bookbinder and props designer, she has worked in the arts and entertainment field in NYC for thirteen years.  She started making albums for small retail shows and neighborhood stores when not working in production, and found that she loved delighting customers with her unique style.  Soon she began to work with photographers who offered her books as custom-made wedding albums for their clients, allowing them to choose fabrics and ribbon that embody their special occasion. 

Designing gifts for babies and young children was something she did for her nine nieces & nephews and close friends before turning it into the second half of her business.  She loves to put a smile on people's faces when they read the sayings on her shirts and comment on their luxurious quality.  She tries to surpise customers with original ideas for her gift baskets, where going to a baby shower or sending a newborn gift always gathers attention. 

She is proud to have partnered with her husband, Jason, who serves as the Director of Business and Marketing.  Not only an expert in small business growth, Jason is the creative voice behind several hitch & bundle products.

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hitch & bundle was created with the invaluable help and expertise of graphic designer Chris Glawe (www.christopherglawe.com), web designer Kelly Robinson (www.kelly-robinson.com) and advisor Lydia Cheuk.