(and thanks for all the Fish*)
*and by Fish we mean Donations and Support
BG
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Luster set
Being British we love Tea and Cake. Although most of the time we use mugs, sometimes you just want to use a lovely tea set.
Brook Green does get tea sets in rather often, but this one is a little bit different with a lovely luster glaze.
A burnt orange and white luster set for £8
Teapot
Milk jug
Sugar pot
1 plate
2 cups and 2 saucers
One cup does have a tiny chip on the rim, so it is sold as seen.
A luster glaze is when the pottery is covered in a metallic glaze which gives an effect of iridescence.
Now all you need is a tea party to show it off!
Bye for now
BG
Brook Green does get tea sets in rather often, but this one is a little bit different with a lovely luster glaze.
A burnt orange and white luster set for £8
Teapot
Milk jug
Sugar pot
1 plate
2 cups and 2 saucers
One cup does have a tiny chip on the rim, so it is sold as seen.
A luster glaze is when the pottery is covered in a metallic glaze which gives an effect of iridescence.
Now all you need is a tea party to show it off!
Bye for now
BG
Monday, 7 April 2014
Anya Hindmarch Shoeseses
Admittedly, so far this year there hasn't really been much sun, but if those days do soon appear then we have these sandals for your feet.
Anya Hindmarch is famous for those "I am not a plastic bag" bags -" using her influence in a positive way to make it fashionable not to use plastic bags", as well as her fun and funky tote and clutch bags.
The Essex born designer says her design philosophy is "British, humorous and bespoke"
Her shoes are just as lovely and these are simple but bright, so will definitely catch peoples eye.
Size 4 (eur 37), rubber soled, with fabric uppers.
Decorated with the Hindmarch logo Bow in red.
Woven 'heels'.
£32
In as new condition.
Perfect for those lovely summer strolls.....in a few months time!
Bye for now
BG
Anya Hindmarch is famous for those "I am not a plastic bag" bags -" using her influence in a positive way to make it fashionable not to use plastic bags", as well as her fun and funky tote and clutch bags.
The Essex born designer says her design philosophy is "British, humorous and bespoke"
Her shoes are just as lovely and these are simple but bright, so will definitely catch peoples eye.
Size 4 (eur 37), rubber soled, with fabric uppers.
Decorated with the Hindmarch logo Bow in red.
£32
In as new condition.
Perfect for those lovely summer strolls.....in a few months time!
Bye for now
BG
Thursday, 3 April 2014
Guess who's back...?!
....Back again!
We are back and open and ready for business. Well half the team is. The other half is still looking after the Hammersmith shop for the moment.
Brook Green is ready for your donations and your custom!
We are also in need of more volunteers as we are pleased to announce that Andreea is now Assistant Manager at Hammersmith!
Horrah, Woohoo, and Congratulations to her in her new role and GOOD LUCK from all of us!
Bye for now
BG
We are back and open and ready for business. Well half the team is. The other half is still looking after the Hammersmith shop for the moment.
Brook Green is ready for your donations and your custom!
We are also in need of more volunteers as we are pleased to announce that Andreea is now Assistant Manager at Hammersmith!
Horrah, Woohoo, and Congratulations to her in her new role and GOOD LUCK from all of us!
Bye for now
BG
Monday, 17 March 2014
Issey Miyake - How you confuse us so...
Well, once again the residents of Brook Green have completely bowled us over with their generousity! Totally run out of lovely things to say and for once, when I saw the donation I was lost for words! *shock*
A clothes rail and a small bag with one item in it was handed in. What Andrew, the relief manager, took out the bag meant he was gobsmacked (And Andrew loves a chat more then I do, so for him to be lost for words too is no mean feat!)
He had pulled out an Issey Miyake creation.
Now I use the word creation for a reason as we were at a loss for quite a while as to how it actually worked. Issey Miyake is a Japanese fashion designer who explores technology to make very interesting clothes. It is his Pleats Please for which he is best known.
Wikipedia: "In the late 1980s, he began to experiment with new methods of pleating that would allow both flexibility of movement for the wearer as well as ease of care and production. This eventually resulted in a new technique called garment pleating in 1993's Pleats Please in which the garments are cut and sewn first, then sandwiched between layers of paper and fed into a heat press, where they are pleated. The fabric's 'memory' holds the pleats and when the garments are liberated from their paper cocoon, they are ready-to wear."
It took us at least 3 weeks to get the garment to this stage - Folded, origami style, flat... - as it was inside out and with a random strap that confused us.
Then after trying the piece on Andreea we came up with these...
But then google showed us this. So this is how it is supposed to look! (we think)
Image from Here.
We also found out it was quite a LOT of money, so we are now trying to work out the best way for Trinity Hospice to get the most money for it.
If you are interested call Head Office on 02077871001 for details.
Well done Issey Miyake and the lovely couple who donated it!
Bye for now
BG
A clothes rail and a small bag with one item in it was handed in. What Andrew, the relief manager, took out the bag meant he was gobsmacked (And Andrew loves a chat more then I do, so for him to be lost for words too is no mean feat!)
He had pulled out an Issey Miyake creation.
Now I use the word creation for a reason as we were at a loss for quite a while as to how it actually worked. Issey Miyake is a Japanese fashion designer who explores technology to make very interesting clothes. It is his Pleats Please for which he is best known.
Wikipedia: "In the late 1980s, he began to experiment with new methods of pleating that would allow both flexibility of movement for the wearer as well as ease of care and production. This eventually resulted in a new technique called garment pleating in 1993's Pleats Please in which the garments are cut and sewn first, then sandwiched between layers of paper and fed into a heat press, where they are pleated. The fabric's 'memory' holds the pleats and when the garments are liberated from their paper cocoon, they are ready-to wear."
It took us at least 3 weeks to get the garment to this stage - Folded, origami style, flat... - as it was inside out and with a random strap that confused us.
But then google showed us this. So this is how it is supposed to look! (we think)
We also found out it was quite a LOT of money, so we are now trying to work out the best way for Trinity Hospice to get the most money for it.
If you are interested call Head Office on 02077871001 for details.
Well done Issey Miyake and the lovely couple who donated it!
Bye for now
BG
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
We are still down Hammersmith way...
...which is why we have gone a little quiet.
And depending on how soon a permanent manager can be found we still may be at Hammersmith, past that date.
Sadly Trinity Hospice are really short staffed at the moment so we are all mucking in and covering the big shops to make more money.
There are more Shop Manager and Assistant Manager jobs for some of Trinity Hospice's other shop locations too!
Click here if you are interested in Fashion and Retail and want to know more about the roles available.
Or If you are passionate about retailing and the ability to maximise sales and profits to support Trinity Hospice then please contact our Human Resources department on 0207 787 1000, or email humanresources@trinityhospice.org.uk
Obviously it is a little mean of me telling you when the shop is shut, but just trying to get you all excited and eager to pop in when we are back up and running!
Sneaky
Bye for now
BG
Brook Green will be closed until the 17th March.
And depending on how soon a permanent manager can be found we still may be at Hammersmith, past that date.
Sadly Trinity Hospice are really short staffed at the moment so we are all mucking in and covering the big shops to make more money.
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| A full shop at Fulham! |
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| Trinity Hospice's Fulham Shop in all it's glory |
There are more Shop Manager and Assistant Manager jobs for some of Trinity Hospice's other shop locations too!
Click here if you are interested in Fashion and Retail and want to know more about the roles available.
Or If you are passionate about retailing and the ability to maximise sales and profits to support Trinity Hospice then please contact our Human Resources department on 0207 787 1000, or email humanresources@trinityhospice.org.uk
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In other news....I know we have had a bag dropped off at the Brook Green shop with some skinny MiH jeans inside - Some of which are new! Sizes 8, 10 and 12.Obviously it is a little mean of me telling you when the shop is shut, but just trying to get you all excited and eager to pop in when we are back up and running!
Sneaky
Bye for now
BG
Sunday, 23 February 2014
Next Weeks News
No we haven't turned psychic, but we do have Brook Green News for you.
Our new shop in Hammersmith is in need of a manager, and so to help it get oomphed up (and clear all the lovely donations it's had) the BG Team is working down there next week
- Mon 24th Feb till Mon 3rd March.
So, if you have some donations for us, please don't leave them outside as they will get ruined/stolen before we get hold of them, but bring them down the road to Hammersmith @ 107, King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JG
Thanking you kindly
Also if you have retail experiance and fancy taking on the lovely new shop you can apply for the Managerial position here.
Bye for now
BG
Sadly we shall be shut all of next week :(
Our new shop in Hammersmith is in need of a manager, and so to help it get oomphed up (and clear all the lovely donations it's had) the BG Team is working down there next week
- Mon 24th Feb till Mon 3rd March.
So, if you have some donations for us, please don't leave them outside as they will get ruined/stolen before we get hold of them, but bring them down the road to Hammersmith @ 107, King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9JG
Thanking you kindly
Also if you have retail experiance and fancy taking on the lovely new shop you can apply for the Managerial position here.
Bye for now
BG
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