The new IcFEM gift and book shop

The IcFEM Gift and Book Shop

                                   

So working in the shop was one of my favourite projects…it was a joy to see that with a small amount of work it could be transformed.

what was a bit of an embarrassment for a shop became another asset to icfems great list.

We decided the shop was in real need of a refurb.   We set ourselves a target that we would be finished and ready to re launch a few weeks later in time for the arrival of 10 teachers from England.

                We painted and scrubbed the room, designed shelves (made very nicely by Evans the carpenter) and branded the place with lots of posters, signs and price tags.

                                      

Linet held a big book sale to clear some of the old books. Selling over 40 books in 2 days It was a success and with the money raised she was able to order lots more stock from Nairobi.

 

The IcFEM gift and bookshop is now a place where many want to sell their wares and so even the IcFEM staff were revealing great crafts that they had made such a Julius the night watchmen who makes African jewellery and key rings really nicely. Of course the tailoring shop, now one of Linets biggest suppliers were working away and brightening up the place with there new and exciting wares.

                                   

Linet was just beaming with her new place, she finally got the lockable draw that she had been asking for and always had African music playing .the atmosphere is completely different. The shop is a nice place to be in and the sales have absolutely rocketed.

Taking more profit in one day than they had for the rest of the year, Linet was enthused and excited about her work and began to sell whole heartedly, she has a good eye for products, knows her prices and most importantly loves her job so I know that the place is left in capable hands. I really enjoyed my time with Linet and her willingness and openness to learn.  I will miss working with her and seeing that beaming smile that she now wears everyday.