The Cabbages and Roses story starts in the year 2000 when Christina Strutt, their wonderfully inspiring and occasionally mad (all the best people are) creative director, decided to start a small mail order business from the comfort of her beautifully designed kitchen. The idea was to fulfil the need for something beautiful and practical to be incorporated into everyday living. And so, the Bees fabric was made, paving the way for more fabrics, homeware and eventually fashion.