Podcasts about Cath Kidston

Last week, I found myself interviewing Cath Kidston in front of 50 creative entrepreneurs, and whilst I could tell you all about her incredible journey, what's more valuable is understanding how I came to be on that stage in the first place. The truth is, you cannot build a creative business in isolation. Behind every successful creative entrepreneur I know is a network of genuine relationships that have amplified their voice and opened doors to opportunities they never could have created alone. This isn't about becoming a networking machine - it's about being intentional with your connections whilst staying true to your values.   Key Moments: [03:07] The foundation of business growth - why clear messaging comes before everything else [05:47] Meeting Sophie Perkins and how genuine relationships develop naturally over time [07:22] The internal battle between fear and opportunity - why I nearly said no [08:12] The extensive preparation behind a 30-minute interview and why it matters [09:29] The real return on investment from collaborative opportunities [11:15] Why viral moments aren't the goal - understanding what actually builds your business [12:34] The five-part framework for authentic networking and collaboration [14:40] How comfort zones limit business growth and why fear often signals opportunity [15:59] Practical next steps for building meaningful professional relationships   Notable Quotes: "Comfort zones are not where businesses grow. They're where businesses stay exactly the same." "You cannot build a creative business in isolation. Behind every successful creative entrepreneur is a network of genuine relationships that have amplified their voice."   Resources Mentioned: Read: This Week's  Full Journal Post Link: The Base Notes handbook Subscribe to our Weekly newsletter Website: www.philippacraddock.com Email: news@philippacraddock.com    Share Your Insights: I'd love to hear about a time when you stepped outside your comfort zone for your business - what happened, and what did you learn? Perhaps you're considering an opportunity right now that feels a bit scary but aligned with your values. Send me a DM on Instagram - I read every message and genuinely love hearing about your experiences with putting yourself out there.   Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights from each episode, plus exclusive resources and first access to new offerings. You'll also receive practical guidance delivered straight to your inbox each week.

Francesca truly believes that cake tastes better in the morning, and she loves wearing a ballroom skirt, and her penny loafers to do errands, she also believes that you can never have enough jewelry! Francesa has had a true love affair with vintage since she was a young lady. She would adore a day of thrifting, and going to church sales. She would love to rummage through boxes of jewels, fabrics, and day dream designs. Her passion took her to NYC, to the fantastic university, FIT. At FIT, her passion, knowledge, and desires grew. She worked for wonderful companies, Ralph Lauren, Repetto, Cath Kidston, Stubbs and Wootton. After her journey with these lovely companies, she decided it was time to create something that was all herself. So here it is, the birth of her greatest passion! She introduces you to the world of Lady Holiday. A site full of humor, style, flair, and endless glamour.https://ladyholidayco.com/

A conversation with Cath Kidston MBE about her new brand, C. Atherley, and the longevity of her creative and commercial success. Most, many or all of us will have interacted with Cath Kidston's products, story and style at some point. It is certainly a story of creativity, of joy, of home, of both a fresh approach and a sense of nostalgia; it is a jewel in the crown of British design. It's one that expands across the decades, across the globe, across changing styles and trends, across different ways of building brands and doing business. Today we are in the presence of hard won wisdom and someone who has sustained her creativity, and commercial success, for the long term. This is a story that we can all learn a very great deal from.We are very lucky today to be able to ask Cath that uplifting relationship between creativity and longevity. We will explore the igniting and nurturing creativity, the delight of shop keeping, new ideas and good ideas, taking the long view, risk and growth, her latest enterprise of magical British bodycare brand C.Atherley and what the future holds.So, welcome to Up With The Lark and Cath Kidston MBE. I'd suggest paper and pencil for this one, there are some insights worthy of scribbling down on their way. C.Atherley: www..c-atherley.comUp With The Lark: www.upwiththelark.com

In this episode, we cover creative packaging, premium pricing, sustainability, and unboxing strategies to boost consumer perception and e-commerce success. Transform your brand's presence with the power of packaging! Join Kitty Lai, a seasoned expert in design and branding, as she shares her journey from a young worker in a packaging factory to designing for iconic brands like Ted Baker and Cath Kidston. Discover how effective packaging can elevate your product, enhance brand recognition, and even lead to viral success. Kitty unpacks the secrets behind choosing the right packaging materials and designs that captivate customers and communicate value.    Imagine turning a simple kitchen knife, initially priced at $30, into a premium product that sells for $129 just by changing its packaging. Kevin King and Kitty Lai explains how strategic design changes can justify higher prices and improve product perception. Dive into the world of e-commerce and learn how market research can uncover customer willingness to pay more for perceived value. Kitty emphasizes sustainability, nudging brands towards recyclable and reusable options that resonate with today's environmentally-conscious consumers.   For those looking to expand from e-commerce to retail, Kitty offers invaluable insights into selecting and sourcing packaging that aligns with your brand's identity and customer expectations. She discusses the art of the unboxing experience, where simplicity and thoughtful design can transform customer satisfaction into loyalty. Whether you're an Amazon seller on a budget or a growing brand, Kitty's guidance on maintaining design consistency and leveraging creative packaging will inspire you to surprise and delight your customers. In episode 430 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Kitty discuss: 00:00 - The Importance of Packaging for Branding 03:23 - Career Path in Design Industry 06:02 - Evolution of Design Trends 11:31 - The Impact of Packaging Design 14:11 - Importance of Branding and Packaging 22:19 - Packaging Strategies for Amazon Businesses 27:08 - The Value of Presentation in Marketing 29:48 - Enhancing Customer Experience Through Packaging 31:19 - Packaging Design and User Experience Importance 34:01 - The Power of Packaging Extras 37:39 - Creative Packaging Solutions for Clients 39:57 - Packaging Design and Brand Consistency 45:29 - Importance of Brand Consistency 47:07 - Impacts of Creative Packaging Design 49:39 - Exploring Creativity in Brand Marketing 50:57 - Maximizing Packaging Impact 51:45 - Kevin King's Words of Wisdom

Hello lovely listener, here we are again. We promised you an episode by the end of the week, and by jove, here it is.This episode we sit down with the brilliant Ellie Consta, violinist, composer, and founder of the groundbreaking Her Ensemble—the UK's first women and non-binary string orchestra. Ellie's visionary work is pushing boundaries in classical music, aiming to reshape an industry that has historically lacked diversity and inclusivity.We dive into her journey, from her early days as a classical violinist to the founding of Her Ensemble, and how the group is creating space for women and non-binary musicians to thrive. Ellie shares how Her Ensemble is not only changing who's represented on stage, but also reimagining the music itself—blending classical with pop and electronic influences, commissioning new works, and challenging traditional concert formats.Highlights include:The inspiration behind Her Ensemble and how it's changing the landscape of classical music.Ellie's thoughts on the challenges faced by women and non-binary musicians in classical spaces.The creative process behind some of their most exciting performances and collaborations.The importance of representation and diversity in music.Her Ensemble's future projects and vision for the next generation of musicians.Possible future plans for fashion collaborations, but which way to go with it - Cath Kidston, or Ultimate Hun??Tune in to hear Ellie's insightful perspective on transforming classical music and the empowering stories behind her mission to create a more inclusive industry.

THIS WEEK on the Passionfruit Podcast, Poppy Worlidge joins Lydia to talk about her passion for poetry (and songwriting). They cover Pirates' parrots, Cath Kidston and singing Adele in 3-part harmony at home... Join Lydia to find the most niche passion in Durham!

In this episode Bunny chats to Cath Kidston Padgham in her garden, and magnificent greenhouse.  Most famous for her home furnishing company, Cath Kidston, that she set up in the 1990s, that produced wall papers, fabrics, clothes and bags all featuring her iconic prints. Cath has since gone on to set up 2 more brands, Joy of Print, a creative design studio, and C.Atherley, a natural body care brand inspired by rubbing geranium leaves.  Listen and learn from Cath about setting up her businesses, how to grow geraniums, how to make spaces work from you, and hear about the iconic drum beat in 'In The Air Tonight' by Phil Collins.  

There's barely an oilcloth, mug or ironing board cover that hasn't been embellished with a nostalgic floral print from Cath Kidston. Because of the brand's ubiquity, it's easy to forget quite how influential it was when it appeared in the 1990s.What I love about Cath is that she's living proof you can be a wildly successful entrepreneur whilst also being a kind, gentle soul. Although her name's still above the door, she hasn't been involved with the Cath Kidston business for many years, so I was intrigued to find out what that feels like. She's now set up a bodycare brand called C. Atherley, which makes all of its products using scented geraniums. Despite her love of flowers, life hasn't always been a bed of David Austin roses for Cath and she talks very honestly about the personal grief she's suffered through her life. She has a great eye for interiors and we had this conversation at her kitchen table in London, with a surprisingly modern backdrop of Danish wood flooring and an Ellsworth Kelly artwork. Cath was very generous with her time and emotions and I'm really happy with how this episode has turned out. I hope you enjoy it.This episode was recorded in person at Cath Kidston's West London home.For more: Visit The Modern House website to see images of the spaces discussed in this episodeCheck out Cath Kidston's latest venture, C.AtherleyProduction: Hannah PhillipsEditing: Oscar CrawfordGraphic Design: Tom YoungMusic: FatherThis episode was sponsored by Vitsoe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest on the podcast is revered for her namesake's brand, but away from fashion & homeware, Cath Kidston is embracing the aroma of scented-leaf pelargoniums in her new brand, C.Atherley.Cath joins Sarah for a lovely conversation about her new brand, discovery of her favourite pelargoniums, and tips on propagating them in your garden.In this episode, discover:Cath's discovery of the scented-leaf pelargoniums front and centre of her new brandTop tips for propagating pelargoniums at this time of yearSarah's 5 rules for taking cuttings from pelargoniumsThe inspiration behind the name and direction of the new business, C.AtherleyGet in touch: info@sarahraven.comShop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeuFollow Sarah: https://bit.ly/3jDTvBp

How can you take your passions and turn them into a brand that touches the hearts of thousands nationwide? Cath Kidston Padgham MBE built a thriving British business by embracing her love of textiles, interiors and print, and following her heart. But how? Reflecting on the pivotal moments that led her to success, Cath and Holly explore the breathtaking highs Cath experienced, as well as the heartbreaking loss and grief that have punctuated her journey so far — and also sharpened her senses, built resilience and drove her forwards.  Having grown a truly iconic household brand bursting with joy, colour and creativity, she's an undeniable master in her field, and here she reveals how she did it, and why she's doing it all again with her new brand C.Atherley.  This episode follows Cath's story from the early days of turning her vision into a reality, and shares the secrets behind her success. It reminds us all of the importance of showing up when times are tough and how sometimes, life takes us full circle to return to our roots. If you enjoyed this episode, we think you'll love Holly's Conversation of Inspiration with Henrietta Morrison, founder of Lily's Kitchen.  Plus for more unfiltered insight, subscribe to Holly's weekly newsletters on our website, where she shares small business inspiration of all kinds, exclusive nuggets of wisdom from her and her guests, plus offers, creative ideas and topical, 'ungoogleable' business advice. 

Founder and CEO of ME Brand Kitty Lai, join Kristy Yoder in today's episode of the Master Delegator Podcast to talk about the design industry and how it helped business owners to sell their products and service through branding.Listen up as they uncover the mistakes in creating a brand and share great tips on making good branding that can help you scale your business to growth and success.Episode Highlights:04:07: Kitty's journey to branding08:17: Overcoming the struggle of starting a business09:57: Helping business owners show up online ( how to build your brand)14:22:The important elements of a brand (communication & customer service)15:28: How to communicate your brand well (giving value to your target market)16:42: Importance of having a brand17:42: Common mistakes in branding19:11: Hiring an agency with branding services22:54: Preparing for hiring & outsourcing branding agency/expert24:15: Working with your client's brand preferencesAbout Kitty LaiKitty Lai is a brand designer and strategist with more than two decades of senior management commercial design experience for British brands such as Tec Baker and Cath Kidston. With her knowledge and skill in branding and graphic design, she was able to help businesses come to life through visual communication and develop their product and services to captivate their target audience.Learn more about Kitty here:Website:www.mebranddesign.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mebranddesign/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mebranddesigns LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/me-brand-personal-branding/ or www.linkedin.com/in/kittylaibrandingdesignerconsultant/ Are you in need of any assistance? Are you tired and running out of time? It's time to start looking for a virtual assistant! Learn how to get your freedom and life back by visiting Smartvirtualassistants.comBe part of our Facebook community page for entrepreneurs who want to become a master delegator. Do you want to learn how to hire a virtual assistant? Access our free training. Want to know how to delegate effectively? Get access to our mini-course!Peddlin' PorkA podcast celebrating the daily struggles and joys of working in the restaurant...Listen on: Apple Podcasts

The designer and business-woman Cath Kidston reveals the person beyond the patterns - and explains how she's moved away from drawing flowers to drawing on the natural properties of them for her new business venture. Stig Abell's career spans from running the Press Complaints commission, managing editor of The Sun and Times Radio breakfast show presenter. But, he can now add crime fiction novelist to his extensive CV with the publication of Death Under a Little Sky. Wheelchair rugby star and Olympic gold medallist Kylie Grimes discusses the sport's expansion and champions getting more women into sport of all kinds. Musician Rufus Wainwright, who is at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on April 29th, shares his inheritance tracks.

Welcome to the podcast today we have Kane Dowell, founder of Ask Mummy and Daddy. In this episode, we'll hear about his journey from leaving school at 16 to working with Cath Kidston and helping businesses scale as a operations manager. Kane will also share how he evolved his business from selling at fairs to creating his own sweets and brand, and how his experience with other startups helped him build the confidence to start his own. Kane welcome to the podcastSupport the show

On today's Lunch With Norm, we are with the Branding Specialist and Founder of ME Brand, Kitty Lai! We discuss what it takes to create a successful brand? Today, find out where should Amazon Sellers start when creating a “brand identity”, what you do if you already have an existing brand and product, and the importance of brand guidelines. Our guest is one of the leading authorities in the UK, with over twenty years' experience working as a brand and packaging designer and Head of the Graphic design teams for iconic Brands like Ted Baker and Cath Kidston. She brings businesses alive through visual design and brand communication. This episode is brought to you by Post Purchase Pro Post Purchase PRO specializes in helping Amazon sellers create more sales, ranking, and reviews through post purchase marketing. Finally your email marketing can be actively managed by professionals with over 30 years experience so you can focus on running your business. Increase repeat purchases, drive better organic search term ranking, get more reviews, and build a real asset. For more information visit https://www.postpurchasepro.com/lunch This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more. For More information visit https://Startup.club In this episode, we are joined by Linkedin Influencer and entrepreneur, Cory Sanchez. Today, we learn how to drive millions of impressions to your brand using YouTube and Google Ads. Michael is the Founder of Mojo Global, an entrepreneur, investor, author and breakfast burrito aficionado. This episode is brought to you by Jeff Schick Legal Protect your business from legal threats that could severely disrupt your normal business operations. I designed my monthly retainer plan with the sellers in mind, because I've been in your shoes. For a very low, monthly retainer of $89, Get access to Amazon attorney Jeff Schick. Mention Lunch with Norm and receive 50% off the first 2 months. For more information visit https://jeffschick.com – drive online sales, increase conversions and help build your brand. This episode is brought to you by Clear Ads Clear Ads is a proudly unique Digital Advertising Agency, based in London, that helps Amazon Sellers advertise through Demand Side Platform & Seller/Vendor Central. ClearAds is proud to be a 100% Amazon agency. That means all of their account managers are entirely immersed in Amazon marketing services and Amazon DSP around the clock. They don't dabble in social media and they don't get distracted by content marketing. In fact, they guarantee that you won't find a more knowledgeable Amazon team than the ClearAds crew outside of Amazon itself. For more information visit https://www.clearads.co.uk/ In this episode, Branding Specialist and Founder of ME Brand, Kitty Lai is on the podcast. Today, learn about what it takes to create a successful brand. Our guest is the leading authorities in the UK, with over twenty years' experience working as a brand and packaging designer and Head of the Graphic design teams for iconic Brands like Ted Baker and Cath Kidston. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Post Purchase Pro, Clear Ads, Jeff Schick Legal and HONU Worldwide.

Today we bring you, Kitty Lai, to talk to us about how branding plays a big role in how you represent your product or how your product represents you which is key when selling on Amazon.Kitty Lai is a Branding Specialist and Visual Communicator, Founder of ME Brand - a Branding and Design service. She is one of the leading authorities in the UK, having worked as a brand and packaging designer for over twenty years and as the Head of the Graphic Design teams for iconic British retail brands such as Ted Baker and Cath Kidston, bringing businesses to life through visual communication and brand identity.=====================Kitty Lai

Dan Coleman is a Google Analytics specialist and Ecommerce Wizard He's accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Marketing AND the Institute of the Data & Marketing Association! And via his consultancy Coleman Marketing he's worked with many household names and startups over the last 20 years including Phase 8, Virgin, Hotel Chocolat, and Cath Kidston. Wow that is some broad experience! He's spent the last few months implementing GA4 for eCommerce websites, and joins us to share exactly what you need to know - PLUS he shares some resources that will make implementing it and benefiting from it so much easier. If you only pay attention to one GA4 resource - make it this one. Get all the links and resources we mention at https://keepoptimising.com/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=episodenotes (KeepOptimising.com) Episode sponsored by https://www.klaviyo.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=masterplan (Klaviyo) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Episode description This week, we have Kane Dowell on the podcast. Kane is an entrepreneur and founder of gift & confectionary company Ask Mummy & Daddy. Kane began his career working with fellow dyslexic entrepreneur Cath Kidston before working his way up through the company and eventually leaving to start his own business. In the episode, we learn how a chance encounter led Kane Dowell to get his first job from Cath Kidston herself. Andrew and Kane discuss candidly how they both got in, and out, of debt. And the boys chat about how you know when a business has outgrown its founder. Top quotes “Because I couldn't do so many things in school I had to supplement my short comings by developing my skills with people. That is definitely something dyslexia has given me.” - Andrew Kitley “My invisible gift is the fact that I will speak and treat everyone the same. I think it's something I learned working with Cath Kidston who is a multi-millionaire but who always appreciated people being direct and straight up. My invisible gift is not pretending to be something I'm not.” - Kane Dowell About the guest Kane Dowell is an entrepreneur and founder of gift & confectionary company Ask Mummy & Daddy. Kane didn't get any GCSE's. Despite this, he knew he was an intelligent with a head full of ideas, but wasn't able to express them. He would learn he was dyslexic at age 11 and leave school at 15. Kane upon a chance meeting, would get a job working under fellow dyslexic Cath Kidston. He worked at there for nearly nine years as a retail marketing events and planning officer. Eventually he would move on and begin his own business - high end confectionary and gift company Ask Mummy & Daddy in 2017. The business immediately took off - they became permanent stockists in Selfridges stores across the UK, and were stocked in Fenwicks department stores. They also opened a pop-up store in the heart of Notting Hill for a year. Now the company is a full-time operation with their own production, marketing, and events teams. About the host The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of neurodiversity into a gift. Resources https://www.kitall.co.uk/ (https://www.kitall.co.uk/) https://www.onefineplay.com/ (https://www.onefineplay.com/) https://www.askmummyanddaddy.com/ (https://www.askmummyanddaddy.com/)

The Beeswax Wrap Co. make an innovative yet tried-and-true product-that eliminates the need for cling film and unnecessary plastics in the kitchen, and the firm's founder and CEO, Fran Beer, is on the show this week chatting with Kelly. Fran founded the company after she fell out of love with the advertising world; after training to become an acupuncturist and studying the harm that plastics do to our bodies, Fran went looking for an alternative to cling film. Starting off by making the wraps in her kitchen as a hobby, family and friends subsequently took interest in them, so Fran set up a stall at a local market in 2017 and completely sold out, highlighting the huge gap in the market she'd identified. Five years on, the company's home is now in a 1,200 square foot workshop employing 10 staff, and the brand has partnerships with Cath Kidston, Prue Leith, The National Trust, Emma Bridgewater, and Liberty London. Fran speaking on beeswax wraps, “They can be used for up to 6 years, they're a really nice sustainable alternative to a single use plastic that many of us rely on every day of our lives.”02:07 - Beeswax wraps can make your food last longer “Cling film seals everything in, the mould and the bacteria builds quite quickly because the food sweats.” - Fran 02:54 - Why should you switch to a beeswax wrap? 04:10 - Fran tells Kelly how partnerships have boosted her business. 07:57 - How did Fran go about setting up The Beeswax Wrap Co. and make it what it is today?18:55 - Fran and Kelly discuss the pride and benefit of being a B-corp. 23:37 - “What's the next shift we need to see on plastic?” - Kelly 38:42 - Fran gives us permission to “be a bit of pain the bum” and ask questions about the source and sustainability of products. 39:47 - Find out how Fran takes her tea. Check out The Beeswax Warp Co. and buy direct from their website. www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk/shop/ Find out more about B-Corp.www.bcorporation.net/en-us/ Visit the Social Change UK website to find out more about Tea with the Changemakers. https://social-change.co.uk/tea-with-the-changemakers Cup only half full? Follow Tea with the Changemakers on TikTok, for behind-the-scenes content and clips from our episodes!

On today's lunch with Norm, we look at the most costly Amazon packaging mistakes you are making in 2022 with Kitty Lai. In this episode, find out what new Amazon sellers getting wrong when they create a new product. We also look at why graphic/packaging design is often overlooked, and how a bad design can affect your online sales. Kitty Lai is a Branding Specialist and Visual Communicator, Founder of ME Brand - a Branding and Design service. She is one of the leading authorities in the UK, with over twenty years' experience working as a brand and packaging designer and Head of the Graphic design teams for iconic British retail brands such as Ted Baker and Cath Kidston, bringing businesses alive through visual design and brand communication. This episode is brought to you by Startup Club Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem. Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.For More information visit https://Startup.club This episode is also brought to you by Sellerise. Take a deep dive into your business processes to make data-driven decisions and outperform the competition in an innovative way. Sellerise is a comprehensive solution for your everyday business needs with innovative tools like the PPC Dashboard, Smart Alerts, Review Requester, and Keyword Tracker. Everything you need to grow and scale your business is just one click away. Stand out from the crowd and conduct business whenever, wherever. Innovate your effort and work smarter, not harder. The difference is amazing. Sellerise is for professionals at every level of the business journey. Simply select the capabilities that best fit your needs. Visit https://www.sellerise.com This episode is brought to you by Zee Are you a private label seller looking to expand into larger markets internationally or need an experienced  import partner to keep growing? Zee makes selling your Amazon products abroad easy with excellent import knowledge, door-to-door solutions, customer service and scalability. Streamline your import process with Zee today to increase profit margins and continue to scale. Ready to expand your eComm empire and take your Amazon FBA Business global? Visit https://zee.co to learn more! This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Sellerise and Zee 

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee   Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1872 Birth of Anna Gilman Hill, Director of the Garden Club of America (1920-1926) and assistant editor of the Club's Bulletin (1921-1945). Anna and her husband own an estate in East Hampton called "Grey Gardens," which was purchased by the American socialite Edith Bouvier Beale. Anna once wrote, Above all, in your absence, do not allow the children, the ignorant visitor, your husband, or your maiden aunt to play the hose on your poor defenseless plants.   1943 Birth of George Harrison (books about this person), English musician and singer-songwriter, and lead guitarist of the Beatles. His original song compositions include While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Here Comes the Sun. Sometimes referred to as the "Quiet Beatle," George relished his life out of the spotlight and said, I'm not really a career person. I'm a gardener, basically... Sometimes I feel like I'm actually on the wrong planet. It's great when I'm in my garden, but the minute I go out the gate, I think, 'What the hell am I doing here?"   1989 On this day, The Age newspaper out of Melbourne, Australia, ran a story about a brand new play written by Suzanne Spunner called "Edna for the Garden." The play featured the charismatic Australian gardener, designer, conservationist, and writer Edna Walling. During her lifetime, her garden design clients would say to their friends, You must have Edna for the garden. The familiar saying inspired the name of the play.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley This book came out late in 2017, and the subtitle is Britain's Creatives Reveal Their Private Sanctuaries. This book features the private gardens, the secret gardens, of some of Britain's most famous artists. In all, twenty-five gardens are featured in this drop-dead gorgeous book. You'll get to see the gardens of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Anish Kapoor, Jeremy Irons, Cath Kidston, Terry Gilliam, Prue Leith, Ozzy Osbourne, Sting, Julian Fellowes, and Rupert Everett, just to name a few. For the most part, these private sanctuaries - these great spaces - are not for public consumption. Without Victoria and Hugo's book, these gardens would remain hidden; they would remain secret gardens. But thankfully and generously, they all agreed to be part of this incredible book. In the introduction, Victoria reveals how she and Hugo have connected with these beautiful spaces. They've done a couple of great books together:   Secret Gardens of the Cotswolds (2015) Great Gardens of London (2019) Victoria writes, When planning this book, Hugo Ritson Thomas and I did not set out to feature famous people who had lovely garden. Our original concept was a book on artist's gardens, looking at how those who had some training or background in the visual arts organize their outdoor spaces. We were all very enthusiastic about the idea, but realized that it might have a broader appeal if we included people who were involved in the performance arts as well. I'm often asked how I choose the garden for my books. The answer is that I don't — Hugo does. I have a power of veto… but Hugo is the one who persuades people to open their gates and let us in.  How he does this I have no idea. I am firmly of the belief that Hugo could persuade St. Peter to open the gates of heaven... If our publisher decided to... commission a book on the Garden of Eden. Hugo and Victoria make a lovely garden book team. Hugo's indelible images transport us to these wonderful spaces, and Victoria helps us appreciate them on a much deeper level than we would otherwise without her lovely commentary. When you pick up a Victoria Summerly/Hugo Rittson Thomas book, you know it's going to be beautiful, you know that the gardens will be world-class, and you know that you're buying a book that is not for the bookshelf. It's way too pretty for that. This is a book that is set out so that when you walk by, you're tempted to stop and to read it — or when someone visits your home, they see that beautiful book and fall in love. This book is 272 pages of gorgeous, sublime, unforgettable, imaginative, secret gardens that are sure to knock your socks off. You can get a copy of Secret Gardeners by Victoria Summerley and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for $30.   Botanic Spark 1881 Birth of Olive Mary Edmundson Harrisson, British horticulturist. In 1898, Olive was the top student at Swanley Horticultural College and placed first on her exams with 285 points. By rights, she should have earned a spot at the RHS garden in Chiswick, £5,000, and a scholarship. But Olive was born just a bit too early because the RHS declined to recognize Olive's accomplishment since they were still an all-male institution. Women made up 10 of the top 25 test scores for 1898. So, two Marys, three Ethels, one Jessie, a Lillian, a Eunice, and an Ada, would not have been able to work at the RHS either. Olive's story was uncovered by a researcher at the RHS Lindley Library and then picked up by the BBC. The media attention led to a connection with Olive's descendants, who confirmed Olive's lifelong love of gardening. After her exam, Olive did eventually find work as a gardener. In 1901, she worked for the Cadbury family (the Cadbury's loved their gardens). Once she married in 1904, Olive stayed home to raise her family. Olive died in 1972 in Seattle.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Join us for this episode of YP4P as we talk all things Secondary Skl, including the weird and wonderful experiences of a young muslim girl in London. Did you ever experience feeling left out of circles because your skirt was too long or eyebrows weren't allowed to be threaded? Did you go through a Paul's Boutique and Cath Kidston phase? Is there a difference between single sex schools and mixed schools? Let us know your thoughts! As always, please like, comment and share if you enjoyed this episode, as well as catching us now on Youtube @yp4podcast

Also I think that many people in prison, 70% of them have mental health problems, have some disorders of one sort or another. If they didn't before they went to prison, they very likely might get some mental health issue in prison.The work actually alleviates that mental distress. I think having something to do and having a sense of purpose. You're talking about getting something finished. Imagine if you have suicidal thoughts and suicide rates in prison are quite high, much, much higher than the national average and the norm. You want to finish that before you want to kill yourself. There's something, there's a purpose, right? I became a volunteer business mentor for Fine Cell Work's Open the Gate Programme a couple of years ago and so wanted to share their story with you and what they and their volunteers do to support offenders and ex-offenders. Since 1997, this charity has worked with over 7,500 prisoners training them to do high quality skills and creative stitching in their cells enabling them to earn money, skills, and self-belief. Our guide today is a woman who joined their founder in the very early days and transformed a gem of an idea into the award winner it is today.She was also awarded the OBE in 2016 for her service to the rehabilitation of offenders and collaborations include working with Ai Weiwei, Kit Kemp who's founder of the Firmdale Hotel group, Cath Kidston, Bob and Roberta Smith, and bespoke commissions includes Selfridges, Stella McCartney, Gavin Turk, the V&A, and the author. Tracy Chevalier.Hear how the charity began, the major driver for the late Lady Anne Tree (a prisoner visitor and prison rights activist) to fight for prisoners to be paid, why Katy became involved, how the charity works, where they have managed to fill the gap over the pandemic, the importance of wellbeing for offenders (75% of offenders have mental health problems), their Open the Gate Programme and much more.My book recommendation: From Bean to Bar: A Chocolate Lovers Guide to Britain ~ Andrew BakerChocolate: Booja Booja Salted Caramel TrufflesQuote: Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get ~ Forest Gump from the movie Forest GumpFine Cell Work Insta: @finecellworkThis is our last episode in this Series. I hope you have enjoyed the line up and questions. It would be fab to hear who you would like on the show, what you would like to hear more of, less of and none of. Just DM me via socials or ping me an email via the website. Keep an eye out for a new podcast I will be creating which launches in the Autumn. Exact date tbc.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER WITH A CHANCE TO WIN OUR H&P CHOCOLATE BAR.Don't forgot to hit follow to catch the latest episode and if you are feeling super generous I would treasure a rate and review (Apple). Do share away with any mates, neighbours, colleagues, family if you think they may gain a nugget or two of inspiration or insight.To keep up to speed with me and life with Hope & Patience join us on Insta/twitter @amelia_rope, Facebook @hopeandpatience Clubhouse: @ameliapodWorry less. Smile more. Until the next time … keep your sparkle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode we chat all about branding and re-branding with Kitty Lai from ME Brand. Kitty Lai is a Branding Strategist and Visual Communicator, Founder of ME Brand - a Personal Branding service. She is one of the leading authorities in the UK, with over twenty years' experience working as a brand designer and Head of the graphic design teams for iconic British retail brands such as Ted Baker and Cath Kidston, bringing businesses alive through visual and brand communication. Kitty totally exudes the drive, passion and energy that's needed to be a successful entrepreneur. She wholly embodies the value of self-development and keenly practices a growth mindset in the running of her own business. Kitty shared her extensive expertise as a keynote speaker at a number of events, and is inspired to help entrepreneurs and success-driven individuals to develop their Personal Brand so they make an impact and confidently attract their ideal clients. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you are notified of new episodes!

Xanthe is a photographer, video creator, stop motion artist and educator. A wide variety of projects keeps her photography and film making business buzzing with activity. From her beginnings in lifestyle portrait photography for families and women, to guiding and inspiring others to start shooting video and make their own films, through her workshops and online film courses. She has worked with many leading UK brands, such as Boden, Cath Kidston, The White Company, Twinings, Penguin Books, Warner Music, Etsy UK to name just a few – creating videos, stop motions and photos to be shared across their social media channels. Find out more about how she work over here…You can find out more about Sarah's Click Photoschool Breakout, Filmmaking For Photographers.  If you are interested in having Sarah mentor you click here for more information.   Also if you want a bit more Dan in your life, check out his long form interview podcast Dan's Interview Show.

Cath Kidston joins Tom to talk about her favourite music, her husband Hugh Padgham's work with Phil Collins and Sting, leaving her eponymous brand and her new book, A Place Called Home. This episode is brought to you by dBud, who make Volume Adjustable Earplugs. These are incredibly effective at filtering noise at the right level, giving you the hearing protection you need whilst retaining the clarity of the sound you are exposed to. Go to earlabs.co to check out dBud's earplugs. This episode is brought to you by Modal Electronics, who make beautiful, innovative and powerful synthesisers. You can enjoy vibrant wavetable patches with their ARGON8 series. You can produce state-of-the-art analogue-style synth textures with their COBALT8 series. Go to modalelectronics.com to check out their incredible array of synthesisers.

Pull your chair up next to the fire, grab your favorite cup of tea, and settle in for a good read. We've got several books we've found that should entertain you through even the gloomiest of days. We love a good book, and with the yucky weather, I'm so ready to get started with a wonderful page turner. Most of these are design books, but we have a few other gems thrown in! We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay. Anita's picks are: A Place Called Home by Cath Kidston. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3s1pcsd) Soul of the Home: Decorating with Antiques by Tara Shaw. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/2MCyZod) The Adorned Home: Making Luxury Livable by Cathy Kincaid. See itHERE (https://amzn.to/3om7nlp) Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home by Nikki Boyd. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3nl2NCx) British Designers at Home by Jenny Rose-Innes. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/399LbEz) Gluten-Free Comfort Foods, A Crave-Worthy Cookbook of Familiar Favorites by Jessica Kirk. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3hQlxsu) Kelly's picks are: At Home in the English Countryside - Designers & their Dogs - by Susanna Salk. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/2Lhw0l5). Arriving Home - by James Farmer. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/39ukJpg). Live Beautiful - by Anthena Calderon. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/39nRYuF). Creating Home - by Keith Summerour. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/35A1jyj) More Beautiful - by Mark Sikes. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/2LNRXru). Cozy - by Isabel Gillies. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3nFf30M). How to Catch a Mole - by Marc Hammer. See it https://amzn.to/39pk9cx. Sound of a Wild Snail Eating - by Tova Bailey See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3nDfcC3). Late Migrations - by Margaret Renke. See it HERE (https://amzn.to/3qe4dAz). Our HOT TOPIC is HERE (https://www.housebeautiful.com/design-inspiration/a34921725/pantone-colors-of-the-year-2021/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_hbu&utm_medium=email&date=121020&utm_campaign=nl22329245) CRUSHES: Dry & style at the same time with Kelly's crush - a blow brush. Get one HERE (https://amzn.to/2Lu3hJN). Anita's crush is this charming Sea Urchin blue porcelain jug HERE (https://www.oka.com/en-us/product/urchin-jug/) Sign up for our insider emails here on our site. Click HERE (https://mailchi.mp/8791ceb431db/dtt) and enter your address. If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-tips-and-tricks/id1199677372?ls=1&mt=2) and click listen in apple podcasts. Thanks in advance! XX, Anita & Kelly

Our guest today is known as the queen of print. Cath Kidston has a background in interior design and styling and started the brand, Cath Kidston, known for their vintage inspired prints and homewares. In 2017, Cath stepped down to start Joy of Print; a creative design studio that specializes in designing prints for interior design and fashion. She is also the author of A Place Called Home. We talk about joining the new and the old, the sentimental with the modern, and finding calm in color and patterns. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: While growing up in England, Cath started designing at an early age, studied fashion and design, then opened her own shop which grew into the Cath Kidston brand. Cath’s book reflects how all of us should think when moving into a new home, mixing some sentimental with modern elements. Cath’s goal in her home is to make it feel warm and relaxed; she loves using plants and flowers. How Cath is able to make strong colors work together without feeling too chaotic. Cath’s husband was a client; so, she eventually had to live in the bachelor pad she had designed! Moving is hard in terms of holding onto, letting go of, and finding new ways to use things we love. Why Cath is particularly fond of wallpaper and what here favorite types are. Cath doesn’t like clutter, so she finds ways to make small touches and “collections” in rooms. Cath has been finding hidden treasures at swap meets for years. The unique bathroom’s, and bathtubs, in Cath’s home. Procrastination can be a big, and expensive, mistake in design. How Cath was able to have a working, modern kitchen in such an old home. Plan for storage! It’s so important especially if you want to play with patterns and colors. Decorating Dilemma Jordan, I’ll start with the easier end; the desk should go on the far end away from the fireplace. I really like it in the middle of the room. Then while you’re working you could look towards the fireplace or even have someone sit opposite of you. Maybe under each of those windows you could build out window seats and put bookcases underneath the seats. For your father’s mirror, what about that area of the wall opposite that little niche? Just before you get to the dining room. If it’s a tight squeeze, you could even rotate and have it as a long mirror. A low table and a lamp would look really nice below it, as well. It would really open up the room when you first walk in. The couch could go on the wall to the right of the front door as you walk in. The couch could be L-shaped, but a short L. Or a section couch with a little foot stool. Put the TV over the fireplace. I wouldn’t do a rug in the middle but rather two rugs: one on the office end and then one on the fireplace end of the room. Behind the couch would also be a really nice place to hang some pictures and make it feel cozy. On the office side of things, you could have a big plant or a floor lamp or something that will make it less cluttered. Wall color will depend on what color the couch and the rugs are. Lastly, you could have a really cool feature chair in the corner in that gap near the fireplace. Take a look at the floorplan I’ve drawn up and be sure to send your pictures along! - Cath Mentioned in This Episode: Joy of Print on Instagram Joy of Print A Place Called Home

Real or faux ~ which way to go? Today we not so much debate, but clarify the facts surrounding the real vs faux Christmas tree controversy. The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decor. Traditions and memories are made under, around & about this holiday focal point. People are often staunch in their opinions of real or faux, but are all the facts clear...? Today we discuss the virtues and drawback of either choice, ring in on our thoughts & give you a few options in both catagories. Here's a source for a truly faux gold/platinum tree like the one Kelly puts up in her kitchen. Click HERE (https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/all-glitters-christmas-tree.htm). Have a look at Kelly's gold/platinum tree HERE (https://mysoulfulhome.com/christmas-in-the-kitchen/). Rent a live Christmas tree HERE (https://rentxmastree.com/) or HERE (https://www.livingchristmas.com/). Green Promise can help you find organic options for lots of things including Christmas trees. Have a look HERE (http://greenpromise.com/). Our crushes are: Kelly's has enjoyed the American solo pianist George Winston for years. Have a listen HERE (http://www.georgewinston.com/). Anita just back from London shares Cath Kidston. Look HERE (https://www.cathkidston.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMbj3qYve9ZkZQN3dSrAHCKaHWj7jhYtETTpfuPdobM0ozNDS-7Pf1xoCaTkQAvD_BwE). If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-tips-and-tricks/id1199677372?ls=1&mt=2) and click listen in apple podcasts. Thanks in advance! xx, Kelly & Anita

‘Vital and Viable', the good practice guidance that accompanied the old PPG6 included a large survey of planning authorities. A fifth of town centres in 1995, it was reported, were then thought to be ‘declining', while only a few metropolitan cities and historic towns thought of themselves as ‘vibrant'. What would the results of such a survey be now? Oasis, Warehouse, Debenhams and Cath Kidston have filed for administration and between M&S, John Lewis, Boots and WH Smith 14,000 jobs could be at risk. According to the ONS, online sales in March were up 13% year-on-year, including a substantial 52% growth in sales of household goods. ONS data up to 26 July showed that footfall in UK High Streets, retail parks and shopping centres was 60% of what it was a year previously. On the one hand, with just one in six workers back in the office and two-thirds of chief executives predicting a move to low density office usage, the prospects for city centre sandwich shops and bars that rely on lunchtime and after work trade look bleak. On the other hand the prospects for independent businesses in the towns and villages where former commuters might be spending their money look rosier. Can the High Street be saved? Should the High Street be saved? What, indeed, do we even mean by the High Street? What role does the planning system have in answering these questions? Sam Stafford puts these questions to Iain Jenkinson, Rebecca Trevalyan and Bill Grimsey. Iain (@iain_jenkinson) is a Senior Director at CBRE and has spent twenty years advising private and public sector clients on city and town centre regeneration projects. Rebecca (@RTrevalyan) is a co-founder of social enterprise Library of Things and an advocate for community-powered neighbourhoods. Rebecca co-authored the Grimsey Review Covid-19 Supplement Report: ‘Build Back Better'. Bill (@BillGrimsey) is known for his leadership at Wickes, Iceland and Focus, and is arguably the most high-profile advocate for our High Streets, publishing reports in 2013 and 2018, as well as the recent Covid-19 update mentioned above. Some accompanying reading. The Grimsey Review Covid-19 Supplement Report: ‘Build Back Better'. http://www.vanishinghighstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Grimsey-Covid-19-Supplement-June-2020.pdf 'Life after Coronavirus: A new high street is waiting — if we're brave enough to reimagine access to property' by Rebecca. https://medium.com/@rebecca.trevalyan/life-after-coronavirus-a-new-high-street-is-waiting-if-were-brave-enough-to-reimagine-access-9b123875d6f 'The future of high streets and how we can all play a part' by Chris Sands. https://totallylocally.org/stuff/blog/the-future-of-high-streets-how-we-can-all-play-a-part/ 'A different way to save the high street' by Josh Lowe. https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/high-street-shops-community-marks-and-spencer Rebecca's Twitter Mega-Thread on alternative uses. https://twitter.com/rtrevalyan/status/1270662358600425472?s=21 Participatory City. http://www.participatorycity.org/about Some accompanying listening. 'Shopping' by the Pet Shop Boys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoIe_JatFfI

Glenn Fisher talks to the co-founders of Sonder & Tell, Emily Ames and Kate Hamilton about how they started the agency, why tone of voice is so important in copywriting and how brands should act in times of crisis. NOTES ON THE PODCAST Emily Ames and Kate Hamilton are co-founders of the creative agency Sonder & Tell. Their work has already seen them attract high-profile clients such as Cath Kidston, and their curation of Comfort Zones for Jigsaw saw them bring together some of the best female authors writing today. You can find out more about Emily and Kate on the Sonder & Tell website here: https://sonderandtell.com/ Glenn Fisher is an author, copywriter, podcaster, and speaker. His first book, The Art of the Click is an Amazon bestseller and was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2019. It's published by Harriman House and available now on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/301dBeU You can buy the Comfort Zones book from Jigsaw here: https://www.jigsaw-online.com/product/comfort-zones-book/J40525_YE000 How to Do Nothing by Jenny Odell is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3iqad6o Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3geyRou A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain is available on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/31ETOFk Email me your biggest worry around writing here: allgoodcopy@gmail.com Catch up on The All Good Copy Podcast here: www.allgoodcopy.com

Nicola and Judith debate whether the hatred of the rich Nicola is seeing expressed on Twitter is justified. Conversation turns to Victoria Beckham...   In The Show Nicola is using her podcasts and webinars to give a shape to her week, and she has a new addiction to primitive tech videos on YouTube. Judith’s had her first outing in the car in seven weeks, and been to dinner next door with her two young lockdown buddies. #PrimitiveTech #Vitamins #SilverLinings #Neom #Lockdown  #MoneyGenius   What's Fuelled Their Fire? Judith shares one of her best testimonials ever, and Nicola reminds Judith about Mark Joyner’s book Simpleology: The Irresistible Offer.   Focus Of The Week - Why Do People Hate the Rich? Nicola and Judith debate whether the hatred of the rich Nicola is seeing on Twitter is justified. Conversation turns to Victoria Beckham, Richard Branson, Motorhead, Aerosmith, Terry Christian, Cath Kidston, footballers and Jean Jacques Rousseau! Washington Post Article: Why Does Everybody Suddenly Hate Billionaires?   Words Of The Week Judith chooses Quarantine and Nicola goes with Discombobulated.   Project Updates Nicola launches her new website project and it’s called MoneyGenius.Club.   Who Or What's Impressed Judith appreciates the whistle blowers, truth-tellers, Doctors, citizen journalists and documentary film makers breaking the silence and bringing the alt news. Nicola is inspired by anyone carrying on as normal. *** Join our free Facebook Group for Own It! the Podcast and talk back to us about what you hear in the show. Support our podcast on Patreon with a few monthly dollars to help defray our costs - thank you!   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a rating and review via your podcast app Ask a question in our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OwnItThePodcast/  To help the show: Subscribe via Radio Public, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, TuneIn, Libsyn Please share on Twitter, Facebook or whatever social media platform you love to use and tag us if you can - we love to read your comments! Website: https://OwnItThePodcast.com

Cath Kidston is known the world over as 'The Queen of Print'....she speaks to TRE's Hannah Murray

Episode Summary For this Tea Reads March Special, I've invited my Mum to join me on the podcast for a Mother-Daughter Book Chat. As I we can’t go outside and enjoy a lot of cultural pursuits at the moment, I thought it would be fun to dedicate Tea Reads episodes during this difficult time to plenty of bookish chat. Do put the kettle on and join my Mum and me for a cosy discussion, featuring lots of ‘happy books.’ Episode Links Meet Mr Mulliner by P. G. Wodehouse. Internet Archive. Francine Raymond website. Her books are available here. Ten Poems About Baking by Helena Nelson. The Austen Girls by Lucy Worsley. Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley. Dress in the Age of Jane Austen by Hilary Davidson. A Place Called Home by Cath Kidston. The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. Letters from Longstock by Geoffrey Snagge (out of print). Geraldene Holt’s Cake Stall by Geraldene Holt (out of print). Diary of a French Herb Garden by Geraldene Holt (out of print). Geraldene Holt’s website. Marram by Leonie Charlton. On Chapel Sands by Laura Cumming. Find Tea & Tattle on instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/teareads32 Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast If you enjoy Tea & Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you! Happy Listening!

In celebration of our latest collaboration with Cath Kidston, we're at CKHQ with their Design Director, Christine Hafsten, to chat all things print.

Real or faux ~ which way to go? Today we not so much debate, but clarify the facts surrounding the real vs faux Christmas tree controversy. The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decor. Traditions and memories are made under, around & about this holiday focal point. People are often staunch in their opinions of real or faux, but are all the facts clear...? Today we discuss the virtues and drawback of either choice, ring in on our thoughts & give you a few options in both catagories. Here's a source for a truly faux gold/platinum tree like the one Kelly puts up in her kitchen. Click HERE (https://www.treetopia.com/colored-artificial-christmas-trees-p/all-glitters-christmas-tree.htm). Have a look at Kelly's gold/platinum tree HERE (https://mysoulfulhome.com/christmas-in-the-kitchen/). Rent a live Christmas tree HERE (https://rentxmastree.com/) or HERE (https://www.livingchristmas.com/). Green Promise can help you find organic options for lots of things including Christmas trees. Have a look HERE (http://greenpromise.com/). Our crushes are: Kelly's has enjoyed the American solo pianist George Winston for years. Have a listen HERE (http://www.georgewinston.com/). Anita just back from London shares Cath Kidston. Look HERE (https://www.cathkidston.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMbj3qYve9ZkZQN3dSrAHCKaHWj7jhYtETTpfuPdobM0ozNDS-7Pf1xoCaTkQAvD_BwE). If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-tips-and-tricks/id1199677372?ls=1&mt=2) and click listen in apple podcasts. Thanks in advance! xx, Kelly & Anita

Had a great chat with my partner Jayne Robinson for Episode 24! Founder of Kitsch.Inc, CMK & Food Scouts, Jayne is an experienced Digital Strategist, Content Director & Writer as well as producer for this podcast (amongst lots of other things!).Jayne has worked in London for top agencies including Rabbit, Mission and Exeat, as well as time spent in house at beauty companies such as KMI Brands. Her brand experience includes bareMinerals, ASOS, Thorpe Park, Belvedere, Cath Kidston, SheaMoisture, Superdry and Orla Kiely.On the episode we talk about packing up our flat and heading out to travel Asia whilst working remotely, travelling the UK rent free with the help of TrustedHousesitters, gaining sponsorship for the podcast, the realities of remote working and lot's more. You can follow Jayne on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaynekitsch/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JayneKitschYou can find out more about Kitsch.Inc here - http://kitschinc.co.ukCheck out Jayne's website CMK here - https://www.jaynekitsch.co.uk/Check out Food Scouts here - http://www.wearefoodscouts.comThis episode is sponsored by Nexstand EU. www.nexstand.eu As listeners of the podcast you get a nice and tidy 10% discount using code: Kitschinc10NEXSTAND has been engineered to be one of the most highly adjustable and portable laptop stand on the market, we've been using their products whilst travelling for over 6 months and they have definitely helped my posture whilst working which in turn helps productivity! You can check out their products here: www.nexstand.eu. Find out more about TrustedHousesitters here: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF246299/You get 25% off with this code too: RAF246299Make sure to give us a follow and give this episode a share! If you can spare a minute, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or recommend us on any network. Catch you next time!Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/miztrujillo)

Poppy Chancellor is an illustrator and a ‘papercut’ artist, but her work is more punk rock than arts and crafts! Poppy addresses themes in her work that she gives a shit about; femininity, women helping women and most recently; dealing with death.   Poppy works regularly with brands like Adidas and Cath Kidston and has even been commissioned by the Queen! She has a tireless work ethic and is a perfect case study for how to build a powerful brand and a loyal following.

Today's guest is Xanthe Berkeley, a photographer, film maker, stop motion artist and visual story-teller.   From her beginnings in lifestyle portrait photography for families and women, to guiding and inspiring others to start making their own films, through her workshops and online film courses. Xanthe has worked with many leading UK brands, such as Boden, Cath Kidston, The White Company, Twinings, Penguin Books, Warner Music, Etsy UK to name just a few – creating films, stop motions and photos to be shared across their social media channels.  In today's conversation, we get straight to the crux of the Courage to Be and what that means to Xanthe. We hear how Xanthe, despite her success as a creative, still struggles with resistance and self-doubt but see these as merely part of the process and shares ways in which she moves through them.  Some key take-aways:  Being brave is a big part of being a creative.  You can have talent or skill but you have to be brave enough to share it with people, to experiment, to play and to try things out. With more experience comes more bravery. You now have evidence to show you that last time you left your comfort zone the rewards followed. You can begin to see the link between courage and reward.  One of her skills has been her capacity to move through resistance. "Even when your head is telling you that you're not good enough" you've got to move through it. The "who am I not to have a go" mindset has definitely worked for Xanthe.  Xanthe draws on Ira Glass both in her own work and in her teachings to hundreds of students around the world:  “Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it's just not that good. It's trying to be good, it has potential, but it's not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this." When you first start out you know that what you're doing is not as good as what you see out there (be that on on Pinterest, instagram etc) but that doesn't mean you stop, you have to use that as an incentive to get better and to keep practicing and keep trying. You can't expect to be brilliant straight away, it's about putting the work in.... “Keep going, keep creating, keep doing and keep practicing..." For creatives who want to go from part-time creative work to full-time - it is simple - "keep doing the work". Create don't wait. Start doing the work you want to do today. Don't wait for an email from that ideal client. Xanthe shares a great story of this as it relates to her work with leading UK brand Boden. Test and learn is key, let things grow organically through play and experiment. She now trusts that things will work out - the evidence has shown her that she always finds a way.  "I wish someone told me resistance and self doubt are never going to away!"  However, self-doubt and resistance are just thoughts and you can push them aside.  Try it ,give it a go, believe in yourself and know that the self doubt is there but don't let it stop you.  We are always working towards getting better   - "when I look at some of the first films that I made I think oh my goodness they are a disaster but at the time they were good enough". Xanthe talks to the natural ebb and flow of being a creative and shares her experience of launching an e-course that didn't take off, explaining how awful it felt at the time but how it was really just another contributor of her growth today. "Not everything works, you can't be a creative and be a human and everything you do is amazing. You need the little failures to make you human" I do hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, what a inspirational, colourful, humble human - thank you Xanthe x   You'll find Xanthe on https://www.xantheberkeley.com/about-me/ or follow her on instragram for daily inspiration,  fun and colour https://instagram.com/xantheb?igshid=1ss7ox4jqhc48 Please do subscribe on your favourite podcast app - and even better, leave a review, I would love to hear your feedback.  Oh and, we recommended and referenced the wonderful Steven Pressfield, check out his books  https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Pro-Inner-Power-Create/dp/1936891034    

In episode 52 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed considering the citizen journalist, news organisations expecting images for free and the rise of the magazine promoted photo competition. Plus this week art director/photographer Geoff Waring takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' After studying Graphic Design at Manchester University in the 1980's Geoff Waring moved back to London and began a career as a magazine designer and art director. He held the position of art director at Elle UK in the late 80's, and Design Director at Vogue UK in the 1990's. After four years at Vogue Condé Nast asked him to art direct Vogue Australia. Sixteen issues later he returned to London to launch Red magazine (The logo is in his handwriting). In 1999 he left Red to work on a major new women's website that never went live, and he returned to print media and Condé Nast to launch Glamour UK magazine in 2001. In 2005 he launched Easy Living  magazine where he stayed as Creative Director for four years before moving to Hearst UK to revamp Good Housekeeping magazine among other projects. In 2015 he chose to work solely as a freelance art director for brands including, Boden, M&S, Gina, Monsoon, Cath Kidston and Clarks shoes. Twice a year he designs and art direct the arts and culture magazine Perfect Bound with other industry professionals who like Geoff found they were not being given the creative freedom in commercial magazines anymore and decided to create their own publication. As a commissioned photographer he works for brands including House of Fraser, Karen Miller, Gina, and various Hearst published magazines. Not content with working as a photographer and art director Geoff has also written and illustrated several award winning children's books published in the UK and across the world, including the USA, France, Sweden, Taiwan and Korea. He has also created his own typeface titled Mental Block. www.geoffwaring.com You can also access and subscribe to these podcasts at SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/unofphoto on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-photographic-life/id1380344701 on Player FM https://player.fm/series/a-photographic-life and Podbean www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/i6uqx-6d9ad/A-Photographic-Life-Podcast Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer in Professional Photography at the University of Gloucestershire, a working photographer, and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Focal Press 2014) and The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Focal Press 2015). His next book New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography will be published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2019. He is currently working on his next documentary film project Woke Up This Morning: The Rock n' Roll Thunder of Ray Lowry. His documentary film, Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay has been screened across the UK and the US in 2018 and will be screened in the US and Canada in 2019. © Grant Scott 2019

This week's guest, Dominika Dudziuk, is a designer who has been in the industry for 11 years. Currently working at Cath Kidston, she manages the home and kids print design teams teams. In this episode we talk about working hard to achieve your goals and dreams, and the importance of self care for emotional wellbeing.   Books recommended in this podcast:Morning: How to Make Time - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Morning-How-make-time-manifesto-ebook/dp/B075WMSJLH The Miracle Morning: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Morning-Habits-Transform-highest-ebook/dp/B013PKZUOW Creative Visualization: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Visualization-Shakti-Gawain/dp/1577312295 Recommended Relaxation and Meditation Apps:Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app Relax with Andrew Johnson - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/relax-with-andrew-johnson-lite/id307750844?mt=8 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivebrain.andrewjohnson.relaxlite&hl=en_GB   To join our brand new Eavesdrop Facebook group, you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lilyjopresentseavesdrop/   Season 2 of Eavesdrop is kindly sponsored by MediConf: https://www.mediconf.co.uk Check out Lily-Jo's online self help resource here: https://www.thelilyjoproject.com To book Lily-Jo for a performance or a workshop, click here: https://www.thelilyjoproject.com/bookings-lily-jo/ To book Lily-Jo for a life Coaching session, click here: https://www.thelilyjoproject.com/unstoppable-life-coaching/ For more on Lily-Jo's music visit: http://www.lilyjo.co.uk  

Galactic Fashion is a monthly podcast dedicated to Star Wars and geek fashion, hosted by Teresa Delgado and Christy Morris and part of the Jedi News Network. In episode 34, Teresa and Christy discuss a fashion collection around Jurassic Park, Alice in Wonderland from Cath Kidston, a new brand called Prophecy Girl and an awesome 80’s collection for Ready Player One. In the new segment called Her Universe Takes Over The World they discuss the new Ahsoka Tano active wear, more Alice in Wonderland and give some updates to the Solo: A Star Wars Story collection mentioned in episode 33. The fashion reviews for this episode center around the pieces of the Moana inspired Her Universe collection the ladies got, Avengers Infinity War gear and the Her Universe Solo: A Star Wars Story Jeans! They end the episode with a fashion fact about the origins of eyeshadow and how it came into popular use. This leads into reviews and discussion of the Avengers Infinity War eyeshadow palette and a Moana eyeshadow palette both found at Hot Topic. Stay tuned all the way to the end for some bloopers because why not? We truly hope you enjoy this episode and we are currently building our community. Remember that you can see most of the stuff we talk about on our Instagram feed as you listen to the show. Please go follow @galacticfashionpod on Instagram. Also we have started a Facebook group to talk all things fashion from opinions to reviews and even sizing. Head on over to this link to join the group. You do have to answer a couple of screening questions before we let you in. Please also send us emails we want to have a segment on the show where we can MAKE you a fashion star! Email us here.  Thank you for listening and... May the Force of Fashion Be With You.

The designer who created an empire around her trademark floral wash bags, tea cloths and crockery, reveals that luck played a big part in her success

We talk about planning our trip to Disneyland Paris next summer, Lisa goes into detail about the upcoming Cath Kidston/Disney collection and we look back at Fantasmic, the first night time spectacular we saw together. You can find us at www.magical-kingdoms.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/magicalkingdomofwalt Twitter: @kingdomofwalt youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMEpVDCkXoVHwfhhReIGDLA You can find Lisa at www.websiteladyuk.com

Kirsty Young's castaway is the designer Cath Kidston. Cheerful and practical, her products nod towards the 1950s. She began with ironing board covers but these days you can listen to a radio decorated with one of her designs, pitch one of her tents or decorate the children's bedroom with her cowboy wallpaper. In her own room as a child she used to play at keeping shop. These days her business has a turnover of more than £50 million. "I really felt, from very, very early on, I was onto something with the notion of what I was doing," she says. "I remember feeling I'd really overstepped the mark when I opened my second shop - thinking, that's probably going a stage too far." Record: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Book: The Larousse French/English dictionary Luxury: A hot water bottle Producer: Isabel Sargent.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the designer Cath Kidston. Cheerful and practical, her products nod towards the 1950s. She began with ironing board covers but these days you can listen to a radio decorated with one of her designs, pitch one of her tents or decorate the children's bedroom with her cowboy wallpaper. In her own room as a child she used to play at keeping shop. These days her business has a turnover of more than £50 million. "I really felt, from very, very early on, I was onto something with the notion of what I was doing," she says. "I remember feeling I'd really overstepped the mark when I opened my second shop - thinking, that's probably going a stage too far." Record: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Book: The Larousse French/English dictionary Luxury: A hot water bottle Producer: Isabel Sargent.

Chair: Luke Johnson, Commentator, FT and Chairman, Risk Capital Partners   Panel: Oli Barrett, Founder, Make Your Mark with a Tenner; Stephan Chambers, Director of the MBA and EMBA, Saїd Business School and Chairman, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Skoll Foundation; Peter Higgins, Director, Charles Tyrwhitt, Joe Browns, Cath Kidston; Sam Roddick, Founder, Coco-De-Mer   Comment Conference: Enterprise - 7th April 2011 In association with BAE Systems, Cass Business School, Lloyds Banking Group, Financial Times, New Deal of the Mind, Smithfield Consultants