Sam with Daisy and KittyThe sale in Perth was fantastic - my friend Kate and her daughter Kitty ( who is the namesake of our best selling shirt so far!!) were absolutely brilliant on sales, allowing me to have some much needed one on one time with my son Sam. We pretty much covered everything possible in Perth – movies, the zoo, scootering, Sci-tech, the playground, hot chips, ice creams, milkshakes and of course the mandatory trip to the fairy shop to make sure we returned home with that much required wand for Sophe ( Sam’s younger sister).
Through the sale we have extended the WA data base and look forward to planning a Summer Trunk Show there in October – more on that later.
This was also a great time for me to hang out with old friends with whom I had worked with back in the late 80’s for Reebok – then a new brand on the block, but boy did we sell some shoes!
I also had time with great friends Peter and Ann Hector who own WA’s premier dairy company www.mundella.com.au – they have again won in 2009 best natural greek yoghurt – finally we can buy these yoghurts and soft cheeses in SA at all IGA stores.
The most exciting work part of my trip was spending time with Chris Hoffmann owner of WA women’s clothing line Flower www.flowerclothing.com, I have known Chris for 20 years and he very kindly has given me some much needed advice in how to best grow my business and areas to focus on. So – look out – anything could happen with my newly inspired strategic vision!
Being away and actually having time to take in retail I have to say some favourites were Kookai – they have released a new sleepwear line – it’s gorgeous, check it out in store – not showing on their site yet as it has just arrived. Also at Zomp – www.zomp.com.au , the most enormous range of boots – seriously if you can’t find a pair here – give up! Scanlan and Theodore are still my favourite store to really appreciate beautifully designed garments - the fabrics they use are devine and the quality is still the best in their market by a mile.
My absolute, hands down favourite shopping experience however goes to the Boatshed Fresh Market in Cottesloe – please go to the site www.boatshedfresh.com.au - it is a gourmet delight – I could lose hours in there, wandering aimlessly among the best produce, fresh flowers, and smallgoods you’ve ever seen– aahhhh! Heaven! Subsequently I did quite a bit of cooking for my friends in Perth – an excuse to keep going back there!
Well, this week is all about our morning tea in the new Melbourne store, Wednesday 24th June, 10am to 12pm - stay tuned!
XX Little Fuchsia
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