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Since moving house a few months back I seem to have developed a bit of thing for needless homeware and continuing that trend I’m right into this tea towel from designer Stuart Gardiner. Yes, I shit you not I’m blogging about a tea towel …

Anyway, just imagine all them things you wanted to know about Beer, printed on something you use to clean up Beer … profound eh.

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We’ve all had those light bulb moments when inspiration strikes – the seed of an idea takes root, and you begin to entertain a very different lifestyle, one where you, and not your boss are in the driving seat.

Whether you’re a recent graduate or with many years’ industry experience under your belt, at some time or another the thought of starting your own business may have crossed your mind.

Yet very few of us have the conviction to take the next step, unsure if our ideas are a pipe dream or one with real business potential.

As we’re about to discover, the path of the creative entrepreneur does not always run smooth. There are challenges to overcome and learning experiences can be tough. But it can be one of the most fulfilling, rewarding and life affirming decisions you can make.

Armed with a little start-up fund, a strong vision and will to succeed is arguably all you need. We speak to several designers who have weathered the storm to find out how they did it, and more importantly what drives them.

Thanks to Cat How at Howkapow, Jeroen Smeets at YOUR.OWN & The Jaunt, Benjamin van Oost of Case Studyo, Kim Lawler, Hayley Merchant of No Guts No Glory & Kelly Eastman at East Editions for sharing their insights!

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A lovely new pop up show in Bristol this month is HOWKAPOW. I have known of their website for a while, filled with nice things, but a visit to the shop is a must if your are in the area before December 8th. Full of great prints and inspiring products.

Branch Necklaces now on Howkapow.com!