I had planned to write about interesting things I found at Cranberry Corner when I popped along to the 'sensommarkväll' - late summer evening - last Thursday. There were lots of interesting things and I came home with some wonderful Tarocco Orange Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream and a Mill & Mortar Röt Dukkah spice box, as well as many ideas and pictures of furniture that I'd like.
But. I wanted to share something else. Lisa, who has run the store for the last few years, remembered me. From when I last spoke to her, briefly, 2 years ago, she remembered that I had been in Sweden for 3 years and I, very pregnant, had stayed at Danderyds Gästeri with my mother when I first arrived. She could recall that despite being surrounded a room full of people happily chattering and shopping.
But. I wanted to share something else. Lisa, who has run the store for the last few years, remembered me. From when I last spoke to her, briefly, 2 years ago, she remembered that I had been in Sweden for 3 years and I, very pregnant, had stayed at Danderyds Gästeri with my mother when I first arrived. She could recall that despite being surrounded a room full of people happily chattering and shopping.
For me, it is exceptional customer service (and memory!) to be able to recall a customer from some years earlier. Despite having a very full store full of people, she also helped my friend with a question about chairs and served us something bubbly and yummy. When stores have open evenings and special events, the level of customer service (or lack of it!) becomes much more apparent. Not only we were very impressed with Lisa, there were staff all over the place so someone was always available to answer questions and wrap everything we bought.
The store carries lots for the garden - much from my previous 'local' garden, Kew Gardens. There is lots for the kitchen and for dining, including Bruka's current lines. I like the bits of furniture that Lisa finds, which change with each season. There are candles in all shapes and sizes and electric lights and lampshades too. Cranberry Corner carries plenty from recognisable Swedish brands but amongst them, things from further afield and are original and different.
I'll be going back because I have my eye on a side table but would recommend it anyway for those with interiors to decorate and mouths to feed. Or just to go and chat with Lisa!
I'll be going back because I have my eye on a side table but would recommend it anyway for those with interiors to decorate and mouths to feed. Or just to go and chat with Lisa!
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