Sounds corny but I really like the team at Glancy Fawcett
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Running around after my energetic toddler
What are your likes?
Cocktails, coffee and great shoes
What are your dislikes?
Plastic, buses and snakes
Three words to describe yourself?
Decisive, enthusiastic, patient
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
Drinking champagne and eating canapes on the aft deck of a large yacht, looking out over Monaco. Although, it was a rather choppy ride out there and saw my life flash before my eyes
Fun fact about yourself
Rob, our Managing Director, played Cilla Black and set me up with my partner
I love the diversity of the role; it may sound cliché but no two days are the same!
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Making candles, relaxing and walking the dog.
What are your likes?
My dog, cheese and prosecco.
What are your dislikes?
Mess, laziness and being cold!
Three words to describe yourself?
Organised, friendly and creative.
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
After the lockdown lifted, we met at the summer BBQ after almost 18 months apart. It was a wonderful evening, even with me drinking too much tequila and losing my glasses!
Fun fact about yourself:
My last name should actually be Papachristoforou, but my parents decided to shorten when I was born.
The part of my job that I love most is working with clients to pull together linens and accessories to create their desired look and feel.
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Outside of work I like to watch stand-up comedy, both on TV and when I get the chance live. But of course, spending time with my son is top of my list when I’m not in work.
What are your likes?
Holidays in the sun, turquoise blue, Mojitos, laughter.
What are your dislikes?
Maggots, celery, pretentiousness, heights.
Three words to describe yourself?
Thoughtful, creative, bubbly.
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
Dancing the night away in a packed Rascasse with Kevin, Jonathan and the rest of the team at the end of another successful Monaco Yacht Show week.
Fun fact about yourself
I have passed exams in and helped teach classes in Disco, Latin American and Ballroom dancing!
I love spending weekends in the campervan and exploring new places. Long walks with my English Bull Terrier, Nelson, and spending time with family and friends.
What are your likes?
Dogs, hiking, drawing/painting, pasta, and Game of Thrones!
Going out for dinner and drinks with my family/friends - I love trying new restaurants! I also enjoy going to the gym and going on long walks with my Maltipoo, Murphy.
What are your likes?
Travelling, films, Prosecco and cocktails (Margaritas especially!), Mexican food, gym and people watching.
What are your dislikes?
Insects/Birds (any animal that can fly), traffic, rain, olives and steamed vegetables.
Three words to describe yourself?
Bubbly, friendly and outgoing.
Fun fact about yourself
I used to be a national-level competitive swimmer and have trained with Olympic Gold Medallists. I used to train 8 times throughout the week (a few very early mornings!).
The feeling when you complete a project and seeing the client happy with the result.
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Spending time with my little daughter, playing hide and seek.
What are your likes?
Family time and lots of chocolate!
What are your dislikes?
Animal cruelty, war and rude people.
Three words to describe yourself?
Bubbly, kind and happy.
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
A supplier visit to a vineyard in Portugal.
Fun fact about yourself:
I am a vegetarian. However, a 'funny' fact about me is that I did not know that Scotch Eggs contained meat...so I have been apparently eating it for some time! Please don't judge 🙂
Travelling and exploring new destinations, embarking on outdoor adventures, practicing yoga, cycling, meditation, hiking, indulging in a good book or movie, and enjoying my favourite tunes.
What are your likes?
Springtime, sunsets and sunrises, exquisite old architecture, art, savouring a cold Moretti on a scorching day, animals and the tranquillity of the countryside, the Springbok rugby team, enjoying cheese, mangoes, and creamy vanilla ice cream.
What are your dislikes?
Snakes (reminded of farm encounters in South Africa), broccoli, heat waves
Three words to describe yourself?
Creative, kind and organised.
Fun fact about yourself?
I spent my childhood on a farm in South Africa, fittingly named Springbok Laagte (translated as Springbok Valley/Dale), surrounded by Springboks and diverse wildlife. Unexpectedly, my path led me to Los Angeles, where I found myself working as a scenic artist in the film industry, painting backdrops. Eventually, I pursued my passion for design further, earning a degree in interior architectural design.
I have always enjoyed attending the Monaco Yacht Show, getting to meet and socialise with the people you work hard with all year round and seeing the yachts you've worked on. I also like getting the approval to go ahead with something you've worked on.
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Travel and seeing friends and family.
What are your likes?
Exploring. Travelling. Latin America. Gigs. Festivals. Music - bands and DJs. Movies. Cooking. The Ocean. Walking. Gym. Tennis. Wine. Tea. Running.
What are your dislikes?
Rudeness. Autotuned Pop Music. Posed Selfies. Sambuca. Spiders. Reality-TV.
Three words to describe yourself?
Adventurous. Kind. Honest.
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
Jonathan's failed attempt at juggling limes in a restaurant, resulting in limes landing from a height on someone else's table.
Fun fact about yourself
I have sand-boarded down the highest sand-dune in the world.
Being able to offer so many different products to the client as each job is bespoke. Coming up with different design ideas and suggestions brings a fresh viewpoint to each job we take on.
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Time with family. Getting fit – or at least was pre-covid!
I love the incredible quality of the products we work with and learning about the intricate processes of how each piece is created, as well as the different inspirations behind all of our suppliers
Your favourite pastime out of work?
Long walks in the countryside with my Labradoodle puppy, Merlin.
What are your likes?
Italian food, city breaks, family-get togethers, skiing
What are your dislikes?
Heights, insects, sushi
Three words to describe yourself?
Friendly, adventurous, caring
Your favourite memory from your time at GF?
When Carla and I were invited to visit one of our crystal suppliers in the Czech Republic - it was an amazing experience, and we were privileged to have a go at blowing our own glasses with the help of the Master glassmaker, considered one of the best in the world!
Fun fact about yourself:
I once had afternoon tea suspended 100ft in the air!