In the beginning, nearly 7 years ago, I worked from home and made everything. Back then we sold mainly through shows like Country Living and Burghley Horse Trials topped up with some sales online. Back then we only had couple of styles of coats, and one jumper design. 7 years on we sell mainly through … Read More →
Having had our two whippets Frankie and Bruno for over 14 years, losing them both within 3 months of each other, and welcoming George (another whippet – well, what else! ) into our lives just last weekend I have pondered the reason Why are dogs so important to humans? It is thought that the relationship … Read More →
Today I want to talk about integrity in business. A quality that is very important to me, one I have always had for myself, my suppliers and my customers. I have it in my designs, my social media content and when I meet customers. I am the first to say that I will make a … Read More →
Getting a puppy is an exciting time. If you have chosen a whippet it is most likely because you know someone with one who has waxed lyrical about the virtues of this beautiful breed, and you have been charmed by their friendly and cheeky characters. You might have researched online, or been to a show … Read More →
Letting dogs into our lives is setting ourselves up for grief at some point – right? So, the easiest way to avoid this is to never let them into our lives in the first place – wrong! One thing I am sure of is that the love and joy they bring whilst with us more … Read More →
Dogs are good for our health. This is a proven fact but I don’t have to tell you that! They make us happy in so many ways, providing companionship so that we are never lonely, making us laugh daily and getting us outside in the fresh air. This, I think, is the most important reason … Read More →
As a child Valerie Singleton of Blue Peter was my absolute hero and I made everything that she demonstrated as I watched on our black and white TV! But my creative side was never encouraged. However, I avidly observed mum sewing long gowns for dinner & dances, which my parents frequented in the heady times … Read More →
My life changed in 2003. I had a dream job, my own wedding dress business which I had run for 15 years with my best friend. I didn’t have a partner in my life and I was ready to meet someone special, but I was resigned to a life as a singleton. I decided that … Read More →