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The importance of buying from a small business

Shop Indie this Christmas. I maybe stating the obvious but Christmas it literally just round the corner. With so much choice on the high street and online, how do you decide what to buy for all those special friends and family.? I am often asked, how customers find us ? and why do they choose Rew ? We are very fortunate here at Rew, as we have lovely loyal customers who, sing our praises and spread the good word of our tiny little business. So with this in mind it got me thinking about all the lovely little independent businesses I have come across since starting Rew. Many are like myself, busy moms with a crazy idea !!!! that grew...

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Happy 5th Birthday to Rew

Last week Rew turned five, this is no mean feat, having launched the business in a recession. I am extremely proud of what has been achieved at Rew in the last five years I would like to say a massive thank you, to all of my customers that have supported my business over the last five years. When I set out on this adventure I had no idea just how supportive you my customers have been. So if you are reading this then you care. To show my appreciation I am giving you £10.00 any Rew purchase until Sunday. So go on treat yourself to a new Rew with this £10.00 off voucher. "HAPPYBIRTHDAYREW" Valid until Sunday 17th July Here...

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Launching a small business

Launching IWF So this is truly exciting news, since the birth of her first child, my daughter Isobel age just 19.5 has been planning and executing the building of a small online concept store. Some may say she's a "chip off the old block", however I waited till I was 40 to launch my business, so I am guessing she has more confidence and drive than I did at her age. So how did it all come about ? Whilst pregnant with Rudy Isobel really wanted to get her teeth stuck into something she enjoyed and like most of us this was shopping ! However this was not for herself but for others. Isobel has a natural ability to select...

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Becoming a Grandma in your early forties.

Becoming a Ma-Ma Being young (Grandma) was never something I had anticipated so, when my daughter, pregnant with her first child, asked what I would like to be called on its arrival, I admit this was the bolt that struck my chord and sent me spinning into denial, I now did not want to admit my age. " Granny, Grandma and nanny I have to confess gave me shudders of ageism. All of the above references to becoming a Grandparent admittedly made me feel old!! I am only (44) So having never conformed to what in society is deemed normal, I opted for Ma-Ma  which in reality is far easier for the poor little devil to pronounce. This new found...

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How to wear your stripes...

Here at REW we get very excited when we get feedback from our customers about why they love REW products. So we thought - why not give them a chance to have a voice and tell the REW family about their styling tips and ways to wear. Todays  blog has been written by Lisa Kowalski a working Mum of 2 who has a slight addiction to fashion, put together with photos from our latest fashion shoot.    STRIPES I just can’t get enough of them this summer! From classic Breton to monochrome madness I love them all. That is why my Casta REW is my go to of the season. From haute couture to high street black and white, simple...

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