It’s difficult to believe that this year Cath Kidston celebrates her 20th anniversary. I’ve always been a huge fan and my house is peppered with floral tea towels and bed linen. To celebrate the anniversary she has relaunched some classics designs in her popular antique rose print. I particularly love the special edition Moleskin.
As well as the collection of classic designs you can find out how it all began in Coming Up Roses, Cath’s new book about the brand’s first 20 years.
Despite having little formal business experience, Kidston built her eponymous brand into one now recognised by more than 50% of women between the ages of 16 and 65. Her first shop opened in its doors in west London in 1993 and was caller Cath Kidston Ltd: Household Effects. Due to her low tolerance of risk it took her nine years to open her second London shop, and the third opened only in 2002. Just 11 years later, the company has more than 100 shops and concessions, including stores in Japan, South Korea and China.
The book is beautifully illustrated with lots of Cath Kidston prints, and follows the ups and downs of the last 20 years. It’s a great read for all Cath Kidston fans and full of interesting facts, my favourite was the list of licence opportunities which were turned down, from printed disposable nappies, to an AGA, printer cartridges and kitchen towels!
Giveaway
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Small print:
There is one prize consisting of one copy of Coming Up Roses. The giveaway ends May 21st at 8pm. The winner will be selected at random from all correct entries received and notified by email or their twitter handle. The prize is as stated: no cash alternatives are available. UK and ROI only.
Now the toddler has a huge selection of trains and cars we thought some kind of wooden tray would be perfect for him. It will be mounted on the wall so will double as storage and display. In an ideal world his room would follow Montessori principles with toys laid out so he can easily pick an activity and have the space to concentrate on it. I’m hoping that toy storage will help this and of course I would love to be able to see the floor more often!
