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Monica Trapaga

Monica Trapaga

Entertainer and owner of Reclaim, 48 Lackey Street, Summer Hill, NSW, 2130, (02) 9716 0144, and Reclaim2, 206 St Johns Rd, Glebe, NSW, 2037, (02) 9692 9771.
What is your favourite item in store at the moment?
“A turn of the century tea set, which is dark navy and cream in colour and over 100 years old. It’s in perfect condition.”

What is the best selling item in the store at the moment?
“Italian soaps”

What is your favourite current trend?
“Italian soaps. I’m so glad that people are spending money on luxury items for themselves.”
 
What trend are you too afraid to try?
“Fashion inspired by ’70s trends.”
 
What’s the biggest sale you’ve ever made in a day?
“A $3000 cabinet.”
 
Have you ever had a celebrity customer?
“Barry Otto, Justine Clarke and Gia Carides are all regular customers who always buy something.”
 
What is your never fail gift recommendation?

“Neste Dante Soap and Voluspa candles – they are the best in the world. Also 100% cotton quilts are just beautiful and make a great gift.”
 
What have you bought from the store in the last few months?
“A beautiful green vintage set of wine glasses and tumblers for my kitchen.”
 
Do you have any crazy customer stories?
“Generally Friday is nicknamed Freaky Friday and we have been known to have the odd Maniacal Monday. But in order to not offend anyone, our motto is that everyone is always welcome in our store as long as they are well mannered and happy to enjoy the ambience. However, rude customers are shown the door, because it’s not fair to our loyal clientele.”
 
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