Interior designer and small British business owner, Caroline Bate, answers our quick-fire questions.
How would you describe yourself?
Busy Bee. Founder of Hugo & Otto and DogCo, creating ethical, sustainable and stylish dog beds, handmade in England.
Where is home? And work?
Both are in Stretton, Cheshire (although the Isle of Man, where I was born and raised is still home-home).
What did you want to be when you were younger?
An explorer.
What do you love most about the industry you are in?
I get to talk all things dogs an awful lot.
Name a few of your favourite places to be…
Taj Mahal, Agra, India, Bora Bora, Tahiti, and Marthas Vineyard, Mass, USA
What / who inspires you?
Architecture and design in general. Axel Vervoodt, Architect, Designer and Artist
What was the last gift you gave someone?
Hand-tied roses in a beautiful pink hand blown crystal glass.
Tell us a secret/fun fact?
Eeek I have a RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
Who or what would you put into room 101?
Hmm…a dishwasher. I hate dirty plates and pans hanging around.
What’s been your biggest life lesson?
Learn to read a spreadsheet and take Google SEO short courses!
Caroline is the founder of Hugo & Otto and DogCo. She is passionate about all things dog. Follow her journey @dogco.uk and @hugoandotto_
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