Interview with Cathy Bull, Martha Bull and Michelle Richardson of Feather Factory

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November 5, 2010 by Andrea | Comments (0)

The chilly weather is finally here and we’re sure you have your lovely new camel coat to keep you warm, but what is going to keep you cozy and toasty on those frigid winter nights?  We’ll be heading over to Feather Factory to have Martha, Cathy and Michelle create a custom duvet made to our specific sleeping needs, that we can curl up under all winter long.

Inside Feather Factory you are greeted with light, colour and texture. Customers compliment on the Parisian feel. On offer: rows of quilts, colourful duvet covers, cushions and sumptuous high thread count linens. Their combined 85 years linen experience is at your service. They have sourced top, unique brands in bedlinens, towels, fabrics and wallpaper and they make their own superior down products.

How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Eco-friendly.  Creative.  Dishy.

What or Who inspired you to start your business?
Duvets which are innovative, eco freindly and luxurious were the beginning (Martha pioneered duvets in Ontario) and a fabulous sisterhood inspired us to work together. Michelle is our adopted sister (she started working with Martha in the Eiderdown Shop 20 years ago).

People may be surprised to know…
We make our duvets, pillows and featherbeds on the premises. We made a pillow for Pope John Paul.  All three of us are artists and feel that good bedroom design can often start with the art on your walls.

What business mistake have you made that you will not repeat?
Locating in a major mall.

Who is your role model or mentor?
Cathy: Margaret Lawrence, canadian author.

Michelle: Queen Elizabeth 1.

Martha: Debbie Field, executive director of Food Share and political dynamo.

Where is your favourite place to go with girlfriends?
Michelle: McSorleys (Bayview hot spot).

Cathy: Poor John’s (best cafe in Parkdale).

Martha: Hugh’s Room.

What do you CRAVE? In business? In life?
Business success would include satellite Feather Factory boutiques across Canada and in life, joy every day.

Contact Feather Factory at:

1606 Queen St. W
Toronto, ON 416-536-3708

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