	{"id":86775,"date":"2023-11-04T04:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T17:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=86775"},"modified":"2023-11-03T21:51:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:51:43","slug":"a-burst-of-colour-the-journey-of-kipco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/a-burst-of-colour-the-journey-of-kipco\/","title":{"rendered":"A burst of colour: the journey of Kip&#038;Co"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It all started when Kate Heppell and her sister Hayley ventured into the world of business with a health food store.<\/p>\n<p>However, things took an unexpected turn when a casual conversation with Alex McCabe, a dear friend from university, turned their entrepreneurial gaze towards something entirely different.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There was lots of bedding being sold but it wasn&#8217;t colourful or fun. So we decided to give that a go,&#8221; Kate said.<\/p>\n<p>Their new line was an instant hit and their brand, Kip&amp;Co, quickly struck a chord with people seeking more colour in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think it resonated with people because everyone loves colour,&#8221; Kate said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We were all about showing people how to introduce it into their home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120632\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120632\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/4V9A5392-scaled.jpg?_t=1698901778\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Langaliki Lewis&#8217;s &#8216;Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming)&#8217; artwork is available as part of the Kip&amp;Co and Ernabella Arts range. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the years that followed, Kip&amp;Co has expanded its range beyond linens, with offerings now including babywear and swimwear.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve really tried to cover every corner of the home and every member of the family,&#8221; Kate said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve evolved into a lifestyle brand rather than simply a homewares brand.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Living in a region famed for its pristine beaches, Kate is intimately familiar with the allure of nature&#8217;s colours.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether we&#8217;re walking the dog, catching waves, or sharing a meal, the beach is a huge part of our lives,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Central to Kip&amp;Co&#8217;s brand is the belief in &#8220;a better way of living&#8221;. It&#8217;s a philosophy deeply personal to Kate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always seen my home as a sanctuary&#8230; a true reflection of me and my family,&#8221; she said, echoing the brand&#8217;s ethos of turning homes into vibrant, comforting spaces.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120636\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120636 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/4V9A6195-scaled.jpg?_t=1698904263\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Langaliki Lewis&#8217;s &#8216;Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming)&#8217; artwork is available as<br \/>part of the Kip&amp;Co and Ernabella Arts range. Pictured here on the quilt cover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<p>Balancing personal and professional life remains a daily negotiation for Kate.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, she emphasises the importance of maintaining a work-life balance, not just for herself, but for her entire workforce.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are good at knowing the times you need to be with your family and the time you need to be at work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120670\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120670\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120670 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/4V9A6148-scaled.jpg?_t=1698904922\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hayley Pannekoecke, Kate Heppell and Alex McCabe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The team visits India every year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s about nurturing connections with our suppliers and immersing ourselves in the rich culture of the place where our products originate,&#8221; Kate says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The travel trips are a huge part of what makes this business fun for us.<\/p>\n<p>So we never want to give that up and we never want to lose that connection with where our products are made.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120637\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120637\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120637 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/4V9A5972-scaled.jpg?_t=1698904407\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"908\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120637\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kip&amp;Co&#8217;s latest collaboration with Ernabella Arts is a celebration of color and creativity. Photo: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kip&amp;Co&#8217;s journey has been marked by remarkable collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>Their most recent venture involves a partnership with Ernabella Arts, Australia&#8217;s oldest continually running Indigenous art centre, located in the remote Pukatja Community.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration was two years in the making, and the memories of visiting Pukatja remain cherished for Kate.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Collaborations are not just growth strategies for Kip&amp;Co,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;More importantly, they allow us to work with artists that inspire us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120638\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120638\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120638 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/4V9A5418-scaled.jpg?_t=1698904606\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rupert Jack&#8217;s Ngayuku Ngura (My Country) artworks is available as part of the Kip&amp;Co and Ernabella Arts range. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Profits from this collaboration are evenly split, with 50 per cent being returned to Ernabella Arts.<\/p>\n<p>Proudly 100 per cent female-owned, Kip&amp;Co&#8217;s all-female staff wasn&#8217;t initially planned, but Kate believes it might be their secret ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Unlike many companies with static value statements, we live ours every day,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Kip&amp;Co, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/kipandco.com.au\">kipandco.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It all started when Kate Heppell and her sister Hayley ventured into the world of business with a health food store. 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