Maureen- matching everything consumer (apricots and red interiors)

From: Maureen Warmington <maureen.warmington@virginmedia.com> 

To: Catherine Wells <catherinemwells@yahoo.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 19:25
Subject: RE:University help

To Catherine,

I hope this email finds you well and not too overworked from your University studies. I've just come back from holiday last week, and I am still trying to finish all my washing!

Yes sure I will answer your questions for your project.

1. What retailers/shops do you go to buy things for your home?

It quite a range. But I tend to go to specialist shops for items. So if I need a carpet- I will go to a carpet shop for instance. For blinds I will generally get a local craftsperson in to get them how I want them. I tend to shop locally as I do not have a car, although, now I am online, I can look on the internet for the best deals. But I still want to go and look before I buy anything.

2. In response to the above- What attracts you to it? Do you always go there to buy specific things?

I do not have a specific set of retailers. But once I have purchased from a craftsman/ retailer I tend to stick with them for all my purchases as I can rely on them to deliver what I want, particularly if I am looking for the right colour to fit in with the scheme in my home.

3. What fashion brands do you like to buy from?

I used to love to shop in T.J. Hughes department stores as you could get everything there. I liked the convenience and service from the members of staff. But since they no longer exist I mainly shop in BHS as they are reliable and a good price (they also do my size), and Bonmarche for staple items. 

4. Please describe your interior taste. (colour, look, patterns) 

warm, cosy, uncluttered. I generally pick my colours for a room then look for inspiration from elsewhere and try to match my colours in a fabric showroom, so that the colours go together. I tend to take a while to make decisions as I want everything just so. I decorate when I believe the room looks shabby and untidy. I tend to stick to similar colours. For example, my living room/dining room has a burnt orange and cream theme throughout with dark mahogany wood for all the furniture- everything has to be the same wood. Does that answer it? This is a tough question.

5. Please name some favourite TV programmes, music and films.

Bit of a telly addict, particularly since I have retired. I record many programmes. I like murder mysteries the best such as CSI, Midsummer Murders, Miss Marple. TV programmes are more my thing over films as I become bored with films too easily! I'm originally from Liverpool so I am biased to liking the Beetles (I was one of those screaming teenagers that you hear of back when I was young!), although I do not really listen to music. I read and read and read- I am known to get through 2 to 3 books a week- I am part of a book club (and Women's International Club) which is great to discuss books and discover new authors. We meet once a month and it is a social occasion more than anything.  

I hope these answers are useful- I'd happily answer more if necessary! All the best for the rest of the term. Send love to your mum. I look forward to seeing you when you are home perhaps.

Maureen

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From: Catherine Wells <catherinemwells@yahoo.co.uk>
To: Maureen Warmington <maureen.warmington@virginmedia.com> 
Sent: Sunday, 26 January 2014, 13:25
Subject: University help

Hi Maureen

Thank you so much for helping out with my university work so far! I wondered if you had a few moments to answer a few more questions?

We want to be as specific with our consumers, so please could you answer a couple of questions: (they do not have to be detailed!)

1. What retailers/shops do you go to buy things for your home?

2. In response to the above- What attracts you to it? Do you always go there to buy specific things?

3. What fashion brands do you like to buy from?

4. Please describe your interior taste. (colour, look, patterns) 

5. Please name some favourite TV programmes, music and films.

Thank you so so much!

And just a little disclaimer: The information you give me will be used in support of my work and may be written up in my project/dissertation. Anything you say will be treated with the strictest confidence and your contribution to the discussion will not attribute you as an individual. What you say will be used for illustration only; to reinforce points that I make.

Love

Catherine x