“I spend 20 minutes getting ready in the morning; no more, no less. And I plan what I’m wearing the night before.” Charlotte Denn, the founder of kids’ clothing label What Mother Made, on mornings with her husband and their three children…
my early hour
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“I have a big bookcase full of sparkly yarn. There are mannequins dotted around the house with my jewellery pieces on them, and I have a rail with all my sparkly items on.” Knitwear designer Sheree Robinson on mornings and her knitting business…
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Helen Bryce, entrepreneurial founder of Guilty Mother’s Club and mum-of-two, believes flexible working and shared childcare responsibilities are the key to a happier, more equal society. That’s why she works, while her husband is a stay-at-home dad…
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“I have a lovely studio in De Beauvoir that I’ve worked from for years. It’s in an old warehouse – filled with artists, furniture makers, musicians and designers.” Alex Day, stylist and founder of Little Yellow London, on work-life and motherhood…
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“As I was on maternity leave, it seemed the perfect time to combine my design experience with my dad’s experience in textile manufacturing. So while rocking my son between naps, I designed the first prints…”. Meet Claudia Carvalho, founder of Piupia kids’ clothing…
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“Tell people what you do. Don’t be afraid to big up yourself. You work so hard you should be proud to tell people about your business and your passion will win them over.” The founder of Little Gnashers (teething jewellery) Victoria Dove on work and home life…
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She runs Edith Joan – an online shop selling funky textiles – alongside owning a cafe and a roastery. And being a mum to two young children. Adeline Vining talks home life, work life, mornings and the danger of taking on too much…
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“My ideal weekend? A lazy morning followed by coffee and croissants. I’d then go for a ride, play with the kids in the garden and visit friends in the evening. Either that, or I’d be away somewhere exciting. I always have wanderlust,” says Rebecca, the founder of Honeywell Bakes…
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“When Olive was 14 months I became a single parent – six months later I lost my job. It was a dark and devastating time,” says Ashlyn Gibson. But she channelled all her inner strength and launched family lifestyle store Olive Loves Alfie…
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“Our market days are more like mini festivals with music, visual art, kids activities and street performances popping up each month.” Claire Carroll helps run The Frome Independent market in Somerset. She talks market day, motherhood and working every weekend…