Joe's Blog

2010-08-31T13:36:00.000-07:00

The first time on a scooter since the glory days of 1965/67.

Memories of Motown, Stax, Atlantic, the Dungeon, Twisted Wheel, Clouds, and of course the Mojo.

Levi's, Frenchies, Ron the Barber, Redifusion Record Shop, Jeff,s, The Bowling Alley, The Rooftop at the Poly, and so much more.

The Four Tops, The Temptations, Otis Reading, Wayne Fontana, The Monkees and Coca Cola.

So COOL.... it hurts.

JOE'S STORE - MODS - JAN CONSTANTINE

2010-08-17T08:51:00.001-07:00

For all of you Dedicated Followers of Fashion.

A Vespa 125 - Dressed and ready for the weekend.

1960s nostalgia, Jan Constantine cushions.....

A perfect match.

MARGOT SELBY - TRELLICK TOWER CUSHIONS

2010-08-04T07:55:00.000-07:00

New for Autumn.
Silk cushions designed by Margot Selby. 80% Silk with a Calico Pad and Duck Feather filling.

Based on on the Trellick Tower apartment block by architect Erno Goldfinger, this Modernist building was designed in1963.

A friend of Ian Fleming his name was immortalised in the James Bond book of the same name.

These cushions are a different colour on each side.

Beautiful, stylish and a must for any fashionable abode.

We also stock this design on China Mugs, various colourways.

Romania Girls.

2010-07-31T12:23:00.000-07:00

Two girls from Transylvania, on the left, Valeria a Doctor now working in the UK and on the right Aura who is a Dentist. (Transylvania, a Dentist. Think about it.....)
Great fun, and nice girls.

Joe's Store - Back up team.

2010-07-31T12:17:00.000-07:00

Behind every great store is the team leader, here showing you the frantic scenes that go on every day, enabling Joe's Store to function.

Cheers to all the hard working girls around the retail world.

Salut....

PINK MARTINI & SUMMER SUNSHINE 2010

2010-06-17T04:41:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining and we are playing

"PINK MARTINI"

in the store, and later, maybe drinking the same.

check out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9Rqpv1klTc

GREAT SONG.

Also.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOsUMbU9n4&feature=related

This is of course Ravel's "Bolero" but given the Pink Martini magic.

PURE BLISS......

JOE'S STORE BUYING TEAM

2010-06-08T02:39:00.001-07:00

The Joe's Store buying team were spotted hard at work in one of Richmond Upon Thames finest eateries, this weekend.

Word has it, they found the workload terrible but will be back again later in the year, ready for the next course.

JOSEPH & TANSY

2010-06-05T08:31:00.000-07:00

Cool for Cats....

Joseph & Tansy out on the town shopping, and looking stylish.

Look out Liverpool, Joseph is on his way to you.

2 COOL LADIES FROM JAPAN

2010-05-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 very cool ladies from Tokyo, Kumi & Naomi.

What a pleasure to meet them, very funny and very cool.

We had a big laugh about the world and how things are different from country to country.

It was great to meet them.

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SUMMER IN THE CITY

2010-05-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Summer has arrived at Joe's Store with hand made Panama Hats from Ecuador, The Classic Breton from Normandie, France put together with Orla Kiely accessories, it has to be a fabulous Summer.

JAN CONSTANTINE CUSHIONS

2010-04-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

JUST ARRIVED FOR THE BANK HOLIDAY

A new selection of beautiful hand embroidered cushions, we have stocked this range for 15 months and they are still selling well.

Fabulous quality, another great product from

Joe's store

BRING ON THE SUNSHINE

TINTIN STOCK ARRIVED TODAY AT JOE'S STORE

2010-04-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

HERGÉ LES AVENTURES DE TINTIN

NEW STOCK ARRIVED TODAY

VARIOUS T-SHIRT DESIGNS

WATCHES

MUGS

BADGES

SNOWY SOFT TOYS (2 SIZES)

Alan Sillitoe.

2010-04-27T03:50:00.000-07:00

"Don't let the Bastards Grind You Down"

Arthur Seaton

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.

As profound today as it was in 1959.

I think that there is a lot of Arthur in all of us.

Having met Alan Sillitoe on many occasions I found him to be funny, warm and very generous of his time, always willing to talk about his books, Nottingham and of course politics.

It was a pleasure to have known him.

Alan will be sadly missed but Arthur will always be with us.

"What I'm out for is a good time.

All the rest is propaganda."

Roy Foulger.

27-4-2010

MOTOWN, THE DUNGEON AND CAREFREE TEENAGE YEARS.

2010-04-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Ex Dungeon member Mac Wardle visits Joe's Store. Showing off his original early 60s Lambretta. Memories of Motown, The Dungeon and carefree teenage years. Keep The Faith.

Roy (The Dungeon 1965-1967)

face to face - a band full of cool!

2010-04-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

face to face - called into Joe's Store today - to say Hi!

They are at Rock City Nottingham and doing a full UK tour.
Check them out on Youtube.

ROBIN HOOD VISITS JOE'S STORE

2010-04-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

Guess who called in at Joe's Store today?

None other than Robin Hood himself.

Cool...

FRANCK AND MARC WITH ROY

2010-03-24T04:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a message from two new friends - Marc and Franck from Alsace

Hello Roy, how are you? No I didn't forget your nice store, one of the nicest in Nottingham indeed! We enjoyed very much our stay there and to meet you on our last day was really great. Really too bad we didn't meet before! Here are some pictures of your great boutique and please keep your TINTIN IN ENGLISH for me. I want them all! How can I get them? My wife told me 'WHAT a nice bag!¨ I told her HONEY you got the perfumes and all the rest ...but you know women ROY always asking for more!!!
Anyway Im going to send you some more pictures....just a minute....

IRA AND VASSO

2010-03-19T06:17:00.000-07:00

Ira and Vasso, all the way from Larissa - Greece. Not sure where that is, but we're going to look it up. It was great meeting them, they were good fun and we had a laugh together. Hope their trip to London was enjoyable.

THE STORE IS TAKING SHAPE

2010-03-16T04:26:00.001-07:00

Thought I'd show you a few images today of the new store.

It's starting to take shape now. In the next few weeks we will be receiving more new stock. In fact we've just had a delivery from San Diego - a wonderful range of cards - a card for every occasion. As regular shoppers will know, we like to find new things for you.

As well as stocking a range of Jan Constantine cushions and ceramics, we have Tintin clothing and gifts, Orla Kiely handbags, purses and mugs. We also have the ultimate in striped breton tops - St James from Normandy.

Ever heard of Demano (Barcelona), well we have a range of their bags, wallets and purses. They are all made from recycled advertising banners - so a cool gift for anyone.

We have several architectural design mugs by 'people will always need plates'.

Enjoy the images.

SEVEN DAYS ON FRIAR LANE

2010-03-15T04:45:00.000-07:00

The new shop has been open one week now - and it feels good. Some of our old customers have found us... some are probably still looking! We're also getting lots of new people coming in to say 'hello'.

Our first window featured the beautiful Jan Constantine cushions - we're thinking about the next window now. Tintin or Orla Kiely?

Here's a couple of images showing some of the Orla Kiely range that we have. These are new in for Spring/Summer. If you look carefully, you'll see that Mia (the dalmatian) is hiding in one of the images. Just when she thought she'd reached retirement age she's been dragged out to work again.

Hopefully the windows will be cleaned today, that has been a battle in itself - finding a window cleaner.

JOE'S STORE

2010-03-08T09:22:00.000-08:00

Well here it is - the first snap shot of the new shop.

The beautiful cushions by Jan Constantine.

WELL, WE'VE DONE IT!!!

2010-03-04T02:34:00.000-08:00

Well, we've done it - we've moved. We had put an address panel up at the old Joe's Store, so that you could find us again. However, the owner of the property decided she didn't want the sign up!

Today the new sign should be going up at the new property - making it easier for you to find us.

We're in there behind blanked out windows, with decorators, electricians and various friends who come to give us support. Hopefully today, the final touches on the first phase will be completed - meaning we will be opening our doors tomorrow.

If you're in town tomorrow - come and see us.

JOE'S MOVING

2010-02-24T10:14:00.000-08:00

Joe's Store is moving into the city centre. We are moving 28 February 2010 and hope to open our doors to the public on Thursday 4 March (if not before). Our new address is 61 Friar Lane Nottingham NG1 6DA - it's near the castle.

Once we get up there, I'll take a quick snap and upload it - let you see what you are missing!

IMPORTANT NEWS
Mia (the dalmatian) will be taking up residency in the shop - and will do anything for a treat or cuddle.

We will keep you up to date with the new and exciting things we hope to be doing - just got to get the move out of the way.

See you all soon.