The Oxford dictionary defines inspiration as “The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative”
Over the past year we have built up a relationship with many suppliers who define their business through inspiration. Many of these designers have began around the kitchen table, in old sheds or university hallways almost anywhere where inspiration flowed. The result is nothing short of brilliance.
Bold & Noble, the brainchild of Jane Tobitt and David Wardle, began around the kitchen table. But late nights and family sacrifices finally brought success to what is now known as a leading brand in screen printing industry.
The same goes for Hayley and Lucas Lepola, a husband and wife team who began the Keep Calm Gallery from the hallways of their university. What started with a few prints from the two of them soon grew into a site featuring a wide selection of work from some fantastic artists, designers and print makers.
We too know what it is like to start small and grow as we started in a shed in a back garden and have grown from two to fifteen in just five years.
And so continues so many similar stories of rags to riches. We feel privileged to have these designs and companies as part of our brand collection and look forward to more unique brands to inspire us all.
