We have such a great 'crew' here at Pooki's, we are one big happy family, literally!
As Pooki's creator and owner I couldn't be happier to share this journey with my sister, my aunt, my mother and my friends. I thought you might like to get to know us, so please let me introduce you to the Pooki's team.
Estelle, AKA Pooki.
Owner.
1.How long have you been working in retail? Around 12 years not including time off to have my children.
2.What is it that you most enjoy about it? I love seeing the new trends come through for both the home and fashion. Our customers! they are great, so supportive and love getting their feedback
3.What is your 'can't live without' item from Pooki's? Oh, where to start....I love my oversized beige tote handbag I got last season, it is big enough to fit EVERYTHING in it! Also I have a great grey button through cardi from this seasons collection, it is fantastic dressed up or down, I love it!
4.What is your favourite section to display and why? I love the kitchen ware, there are so many great gadgets, and I have a thing for nice tea towels!
5.Ideal day off work? cooking, I love to cook, invite my girlfriends over and sit out on the deck eating yummy cakes and having a glass of wine ~ perfect!
Meet Heather:
Boutique
1. How long have you been working in retail? On and off for about 16 years.
2. What is it that you most enjoy about it? The customers that put up with me yacking all the time! no seriously, helping someone to find just the right thing, it makes me feel that I have helped someone and done my job well.
3. What is your 'can't live without' item at Pooki's? My Kitchen Aid! I just got one and love it! also the scarves, so many great colours and styles, we always have scarves in store. Also I have to say that the caramelised vinegar and dukkah, they go beautifully with wine :)
4. What is your favourite section to display and why? I think if I had a favourite it would have to be the clothing, Judy finds some beautiful things that I can arrange with our gorgeous scarves, jewellery and bags, it satisfies my arty side :)
5. Ideal day off work? A good cook book, we just got Jamie's 30 minute meals in!
I love trying out new recipes and I have such good friends to practice on, oh and some wine of course!
Prue
sister
1. How long have you been working in retail? I worked for two years at Spotlight in Launceston and I have been working at Pooki's for the last twelve months.
2. What is it that you most enjoy about it? I love meeting new people! Also it is lovely to see our locals coming in on a regular basis, you get to know what they like and when things come in you think to yourself "Mrs such'n'such would really like that" I love the personal connection with our customers.
3. What is your 'can't live without' item at Pooki's? Tough one! I love and must have anything purple! actually I really love the candles, so many yummy smelling ones, I love having them burning at home.
4. What is your favourite section to display and why? The children's section. I am a teacher and really like that there are so many toys and books that are not only fun but have a great learning focus. And how cute are the new plush owls!!
5. Ideal day off work? I love to go out for lunch or morning tea at a new eatery, I like to hop in the car and go for a drive around our region to see what new little cafe I can find.
Nan Hay and Prue
Jude & Deb
The buying team
Mum & friend
1. "Buying team" that sounds fun?
Judy:*laughs* Yes and no, I offered to meet with the reps and fashion houses in Melbourne while Estelle (my daughter) and the girls worked the store, it's a time consuming and tiring couple of days when I head over to Melbourne but I'm lucky that my good friend Deb doesn't mind coming with me, it's great to get a second opinion especially from someone you trust. I used to work in retail, it never leaves you, I loved it then and I still love coming into the store and having a chat with the customers.
2. Best and worst thing about buying?
Judy: The best would have to be getting to see all the new fashions and choosing which will go well in the store, it's a bit exciting really. Melbourne cafes, we love to stop for a coffee at the end of the day.
The worst; walking, walking and more walking! and then the steaming and ironing when all the orders get delivered.
3. What has been your favourite buy so far?
Trench coats! I don't think they ever really go out of fashion, they look lovely on and in Tasmania we need a good coat come the Winter!
Deb:
1. What is the best 'find' for this season so far?
For the store; scarves! they come in a great range of colours, they are long and warm, there is something for everyone.
Fir myself; I found a great pair of black ankle boots.
2. Melbourne, meeting the fashion houses, that must be fun. What do you enjoy most?
Yes it's a great deal of fun and a great deal of hard work but the people you meet make it all worth while and I just love seeing what's new!
3.You are a familiar face around the store, we love it when you pop in, what's your favourite section?
I love it all! Pooki's has been a real asset to George Town. But I must say I am addicted to the china! I feel like a kid in a candy store every time a box of china comes in.
*photo pending :)
