Media
I have received some special treats in the last few days. First came a parcel of literature from a friend in Japan and then a lovely framed-print from a friend closer to home.
I highly recommend this shiny red book, created by a group of young Japanese artists. Beautiful product shots, detailed descriptive passages and a couple of thoughtful essays make it a stimulating and encouraging read. Hanako – 22 years of women’s issues under its belt – has just released Issue 1 of its men’s venture. The result is far from disappointing. Again, the photography is strong and the abundance of nice lifestyle ideas make for a very pleasant Saturday morning flick-through.
My friend Arran (arrangregory.com) produced this charming, positive piece of art. Although this photo does nothing resembling justice to the finer details, it gives you an idea of how refreshing his work is. I’m sure that we’ll be hearing about and seeing a lot more from him over the next while.
Communication
Thank you to everyone who made it to our party on Thursday. It was great to host you in our new store, about which we had so many nice compliments. Talking to friends, family and customers about our stores and products is crucial so thanks for the input and the support.
