Blog 8: We're back with a winter re-cap!
Hello from a very stormy solent! It’s February and as we (hopefully) move towards the end of lockdown three, we’ve been taking a look back at all that’s happened since...
XV HQ Journals
Article: The History of Bedding
......(its not as boring as you might think!) How has the bed evolved over time? When we think of bed we tend to associate it with comfort. Sleeping on a...
Blog 7: Ups and downs on brand building in summer 2020!
Well that was an interesting summer! We launched a brand in the middle of a global pandemic. And we actually had a summer of sunshine in England. With perfect sailing...
Article: Our favourite pick-me-up energy ball recipe and staying healthy with Evelyn!
Knowing that everyone could do with a little ‘pick-me-up’ and a boost of energy without the guilt, Evelyn shares this recipe for her ‘Goji Coconut and Cacao Energy Balls’. These...
Blog 6: Walking around the island, inspiration, well-being and calm!
Here at XV HQ, the lockdown has provided a little bit of respite from the weekly commutes off the island, the chasing time and generally rushing from one thing to...
Article: The power of essential oils to aid sleep - Duxmore Botanics.
Fragrance is so powerful. We can instantly connect with the emotional part of our brain with a simple whiff of a fragrance. This can transport us straight back to a...
Blog 5: Procrastination + a pandemic = errrh, launch a business?
Even up to the week before, I never let the excitement in. Missing good friend hugs and family motivation of bubbles, i was still in denial. But we were ready
Article: Creative Director, Vicky, shares creating the XV ranges.
All of these little things we found and photographed, to add depth to the designs. It had to have a really personal touch in my opinion. It is important at...
Blog 4: The devil is in the detail; it all matters.
The detail separates luxury from everyday bedding. Vicky’s an exceptional seamstress, and we both believed that the stitching on the inside should be a good as it is on the...
Blog 3: The next 12 months brought all emotions.
A lesson learnt. Always take time to breathe. Step back, before the rush of life blinds you from what is happening right in front of you.
Blog 2: Meeting Vicky and taking our first steps.
She was in Wales and I was in Hampshire. We agreed to meet half-way in Cardiff for a very uninspiring coffee. Yes, we both drove over two hours for what...
Blog 1: How an idea grew from nothing to a maybe.
Once upon a time, or something to that effect, I purchased a bedding set from a nice department store. What was it that stayed in my mind?