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The Mustache Cat is a culmination of a passion for building + creating, a love for stories + history, and a lifelong dream to run a business.
We exist thanks to amazing family, friends, and community. Helping with everything from thought partnership to picking to marketing to general cheerleading - we wouldn’t be here without the best crew.
The Mustache Cat?
A name with lots of character, quirk, and a little fun was key. The business is named after two ridiculous cats with mustaches. The OG, Gus was called “The Mustache Cat” by Rebecca (among many other random names) because of a small mark above his lip. Calling Gus that name felt a bit silly when Rebecca met her current rescue cat, Bernie, because his curvy white tuxedo cat mustache is quite a sight.
Fun fact* Rebecca bought the domain for themustachecat.com in 2020 as a motivator to keep working toward her dream to start a business.
MEET THE CREW
Rebecca Sansone, Owner + Product Curator
Bringing a passion for unique and vintage home decor (especially the pieces that garner an ‘is that a gum ball machine in the corner’ or ‘tell me the story of that piece’), Owner + Curator, Rebecca Sansone, is excited to bring Mustache Cat to Saint Paul. She believes in empowering people with pieces and guidance that add interest to their current style mix and bring new stories to their home, however big or small.
When she’s not ‘picking’ for her 100+ year old home in Saint Paul or the shop inventory, Rebecca can be found soaking up the sunshine hiking or paddle boarding (also a favorite of her big dog, Duke), taking a Peloton ride or local yoga/dance classes, reading mysteries, or binge watching one of her favorite shows (list toppers: Golden Girls, Psych, and NY Yankees baseball).
Fun Fact* Though she’s lived in Saint Paul for most of the last 10 ish years, Rebecca has lived in Massachusetts, Georgia, and grew up in New Jersey - bringing lots of East Coast spirit to daily life.
Bernie, Namesake + Chief Napping Officer + Shop Cat
Having a business named after you is hard work (amiright?), which is likely why Bernie spends the bulk of his time snoozing, preferably in the sunshine.
Named after Yankee baseball player, Bernie Williams, Bernie is a 5 year old tuxedo cat with a lot of personality.
When he’s not napping, Bernie can be found checking himself out in a nearby mirror, running from point A to B, playing with anything on a stick, watching the neighborhood birds/squirrels, or hanging with his dog brother, Duke.
Fun Fact* Bernie has a cat rescue named after him! Bernie’s Buddies Cat Rescue in New Jersey was founded by Bernie’s foster Mom.