5 questions to Mieke and Sofie from Filou & Friends Ghent
Filou & Friends Ghent exists 20 years this year and we won't let that go by unnoticed. For this festive occasion we asked 5 questions to saleswomen Mieke & Sofie. Curious about what they have to say? Then be sure to read on!
1. Please introduce yourselves
Mieke: “I am Mieke myself also mom of 1 son Emile and 1 daughter Odile . And owner of our sweet dog Oscar.”
Sofie: “I am Sofie, married and mom of 2 daughters Lise and Margot. I love traveling, music, reading, hiking and biking.”
2. What is the best moment you have experienced in the store so far?
Mieke: “Children tell a lot while they are trying on clothes . So then recently I was invited to a birthday party 🎉 Thought this was so sweet!”
Sofie: “There are several of those too but I really liked the ‘Braderie Publique’ where we were outside with our Forever collection at the time! Despite the lesser weather, it was still a great success!”
3. What is your favorite piece from the new fall collection?
Mieke: “My favorite piece is the pull feather, wonderfully soft . The kids love it too. Really a cuddly pull ❣️en we also have it in different colors.
Sofie: “Let me say in advance that several pieces are my favorite 😉 Yet 1: The bodywarmer teddy green. Because the colors flatter all children, both boys and girls. An absolute “ must have ” during fall and spring.”
4. What do you enjoy most about the job?
Mieke: “I enjoy really connecting with the little ones and their parents .”
Sofie: “The best thing about my job is that I get to work with enthusiast children and their parents. That I get to do that in a pleasant store with nice colleagues.”
5. Tell us each a fun fact about yourself
Mieke: “I used to be in the Waregem store, but now for a good year in Ghent for which I am grateful! Love my job!”
Sofie: “When my daughters were smaller, I used to be a customer at Filou & Friends Ghent myself. I was very sorry when my daughters grew out of it. It was my husband who spotted the job offer and I didn't hesitate for a second! The rest is history 😘”