Who are the Retail Divas in my life?

MY FIRST RETAIL DIVA When I started out in this Biz I met the wonderful vivacious Toby Rosen. What a force! I was able to do many visual displays for her and it was always a treat to be in her presence. People would see her coming and in awe would whisper…”That’s Tobi Rosen” A jewellery wholesaler who really knew her business and clients. I am grateful to her for leading me to many other display opportunities in the wholesale gift fashion industry. Because of Toby, who sadly passed away in 2011, I have had the opportunity to meet the most incredible people…and definitely forces to recon with…Susan Gallacher (Susan Cooper Agency), Suzanne Bell (Suzanne Bells Fashions) Diane Thomson (former owner Dianes’ Lingerie) Jill McKnight (South Coast Casuals) and so many others including Maizie Thorleifson (Maizie T Agency), which leads me to Maizie! That’s her on the right below working with Siska Schippers. Dutch Jewellery designer Siska Schippers founded the company in 1992 in Thailand…hence the name ZSISKA. I love this jewellery! Last night, while at a restaurant one of