Dispatch

Once again our rates are paying for a major event, this one a running race that will completely lock down the CBD for the next day. Millions of dollars have...

  It has been a privilege to have the chance to dress New Zealand actor Karl Urban for the premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness. Karl is always a pleasure to work with,...

We took some initial shots of the refurbished store yesterday just as the paint was drying and cleaners were finishing. There are lots of little things to do. This evening...

We have new shoes in store from Cheaney. The pinnacle of English handcrafted shoemaking,  the finest leathers, oak bark in-channel soles and handpainted fiddle waists. Made in England. We also have new...

I could rant on about the Triathlon all day, how much it annoys me.  I'll save my breath; Brian Rudman did a good job this morning: Read it here.

Jeez, what a week.  This is a crappy photo but I promise there will be some proper ones tomorrow. We opened the doors at 11.00 am. The store looks great...

Busy Busy Busy Floor is finished but covered, painters working around electrical and art installation has begun. Invites all written out, addressed an stamped. Cabinets being re glazed and prepared...

2 coats on the floor and the third this evening after another light sand to bring up the finish. The original floor has responded to the stain really well. Cabinets...

Today was all about the floor. Crucial if we are to meet our deadline of being ready to open next week. It was another early start for the builders and...