Little Diary — Mumboss

It's the third instalment in our Doers & Dreamers series. This week we meet my lovely neighbour from Dot to Dot, Amy Hunt. Hi Amy tell us a bit about yourself? (And your business) Hello! I’m the owner of Willa and Bobbin, which is a handmade design-led soft furnishing boutique for little people, using Liberty of London fabric and vintage found fabrics (I’m a Liberty print addict and a fabric hoarder!)  When I’m not working I’m a mummy of two little pickle monsters: Willa 4 going on 16 and Alfie who has just turned 2 and is a ball of energy –...

Hi Liz tell us a bit about yourself? (and your business) I am owner of Essex Mama, a new business selling slogan tees that bring positive vibes, togetherness & empowerment into your lives sprinkled with  a lot of love & a dash of fun. I am most known for my 'GIRL GANG’ tees for ladies, babies & girls. Mama to Henry, nearly 3 & like a small hurricane in my daily life. Living in Essex, surprisingly, with my partner Norman.   What was the driving force to set up Essex Mama? I couldn’t return to work due to the inflexibility of...

What’s In A Name? One of the questions I am repeatedly asked since starting Little Hotdog Watson is regarding the origin/reasoning behind the name. In response I have condensed what was actually a very considered process to a bit of a rambly soundbite. Names are personal, evocative, draw on our emotions and intentionally and intentionally create labels. Last week Gap has been criticised for it’s use of names and association with gender stereotyping. I decided it was time to talk about why I picked the name Little Hotdog Watson and why I think names are very important for our children. In...

 Hi    Sarah tell us a bit about yourself? (and your business)  Hi, I'm Sarah, artist, illustrator and owner of my business 'Sarah Lovell Art'. I  design hand illustrated greetings cards, prints and  colouring books. I am  inspired  by wildlife, my children and the magic in the air all around us, which  I try to capture in my designs. I believe in unicorns.                                                           What was the driving force to set up Sarah...

Mother Pukka has recently launched  Flex Appeal. A ‘crusade’ to challenge the status quo on the current limited flexibility open to parents. Initially, I was going to post a picture but it didn’t feel enough. I wholeheartedly agree with Mother Pukka that there is not enough discussion around flexible working, the impact of family life, the impact felt most significantly (in my opinion) on women’s careers. So I decided to share my story. This is my experience, it may be similar or different but I’m writing it to help open the door of that conversation further. In my pre H...