Coming Up Roses: Cath Kidston Autobiography - Hardcover

'If your own small business is just a gleam in your eye, Cath Kidston's account of her journey from playing shop as a child to being an internationally renowned British brand will be both inspirational and entertaining.' --Woman & Home, May 2013

'The entrepreneur who almost single-handedly made 'modern vintage' a global brand talks about her life behind the tills. Cath Kidston offers sharp business savvy among the floral print and polka dots.' --Mollie Makes, April 2013

'To mark the company's twentieth anniversary, founder Cath Kidston describes her past life in this simple yet charming book, which is amply illustrated with patterns, designs and photographs. The chatty tone of the text belies the scale of the author's achievements in developing her business from a small shop in west London to a global brand.' --House & Garden, July 2013

'[Cath Kidston's] passionate faith in her brand and sense of fun shine through in an enjoyably inspiring read.' --Hello!, 6th May 2013

'...don't be fooled, this is not just a biography. True, Cath does tell you the tales of her floral patterned world but also gives young business and fashion entrepreneurs some hints and tips along the way. In keeping with her trademark style, the book is beautifully presented with quirky photographs and pictures illustrating the history of the Cath Kidston brand as well as Cath's own personality. This isn't just an autobiography. This is Cath Kidston's autobiography!' --Making magazine, July 2013

From a very early age Cath Kidston loved to play shop -whether she was selling the contents of her mother s store cupboard back to her or her aunt s vegetables to passers-by from a tray on the pavement. Almost half a century later Cath Kidston has become an internationally acclaimed household name and playing shop has become a serious game. From a small shop in West London, Cath has grown a simple idea into an iconic British brand with stores all over the UK and as far away as Japan and Thailand. Her story is that of an entrepreneur. The questions she is most frequently asked relate to how she started out and how she s managed to grow a business in challenging times. As the company celebrates its twentieth birthday, Cath Kidston shares the story of how her idea for modern vintage came about, how the business was born and the journey she and the company have taken over the past two decades. Cath tells of her experiences, both good and bad, and gives an insight in to what it takes to build a brand. Coming up Roses is the quirky and unexpected story of one of Britain s best-loved businesses.