Carol Lovell, Founder & Creative Director, STOW

As a passionate traveller I set about to create a high-quality travel goods brand that mixes practical storage solutions with luxury.

With spirited adventurers in mind, the term ‘Wander-Luxe’ was coined to define our designs created for the modern traveller.

Designed in England, with the finest materials sourced from Europe, and handcrafted in Spain. I believe the true value of a STOW piece lies in what goes on behind the scenes and in the dedication of the team of artisans in our long-term partner factory in Ubrique.

Innovative, bold design combined with excellent craftsmanship and a strong story.

For STOW to be the global destination for luxury travel goods while creating a positive, flexible, balanced and inspiring environment for those who work at STOW.

Having my two children.

Creating a healthy lifestyle, employed in a fulfilling role with people I care about, which is flexible enough to work around my main priority, my family.

Travel and horses.

The freedom and excitement of reaching my self -imposed objectives.

Self-imposed pressure.

I no longer regret. All my many mistakes have helped create where I am today - thank goodness I made them.

Diane Von Furstenberg.

Listen to and believe (or at least consider) what my intuition is telling me.

My father who has lived with cancer for 18 years and although now terminally ill has remained positive and humorous throughout.

Dig Deep, Deal With It, Focus, and RTDF (stands for read the flipping detail).

Missing the detail.

Kindness, motivation, honest emotions and a silly sense of humour.

Be prepared to work harder than you ever have in your life.

A glass of ice cold delicious rosé in the sunshine in England.