18 WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER MUMS WHO WANT TO Flea markets, photography books, old maga- LAUNCH THEIR OWN BUSINESS? zines, films, music… And from my children. They are behind everything I do. All the I would tell them they need to be brave and collections are definitely linked to my enthusiastic about their project. It’s not personal situation at the time, with the easy sometimes, there is a lot of competi- brand’s characteristic vintage touch. tion out there and there are challenges every day, but when you believe in your I try to create an organised chaos. First, I project 100% and have determination and create a world, a situation. Then I select a humility on your side, you will get results. palette of associated colours, I make per- sonalised fabrics and prints and from there, WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF the creative process just flows. In our col- TOCOTO VINTAGE? lections, the colour chart plays a huge role. We might have a physical shop one day, I’m HOW DO YOU COMBINE not sure. I think we’ll keep moving forward, BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH with the support of our retailers and cus- BEING A MUM? tomers (mums), and keep dressing their little ones in lovely clothes. Just that makes Pretty well, actually! It’s so important for me immensely happy! me to spend time with my children, so I dedicate as much time as possible to them, We’re currently working on a fabulous to being with them, taking them to school project that will be launched soon. every day. In my personal time, they are my Our first children’s story: The Rainbow priority, and I have no regrets. If I could Symphony, with marvellous illustrations by start over, I would do the same thing again. Linnie von Sky. The profits will go to charity.