A Journey through the World of Linen with Butler’s Academy -
Last week Bedroom Boutique hosted SABA, the South African Butler’s Academy, for a journey to “ Linen and Beyond “. Jimmy Ferendinos from Linen Drawer took the trainee Butlers on a journey through linen, explaining how to care for it and get the best out of your linen.
One of the first questions Jimmy was faced with was “What is the difference between Egyptian Cotton and Percale?”. He explained: “Egyptian cotton refers to cotton that actually grows in Egypt close to the banks of the Nile, whereas Percale refers to the method used to weave the fabric, resulting to the luxurious, satin like finish we have grown accustomed to.” Marc Bain, Cloud Nine, and Marco Anneli took to the stage next, teaching the young Butler’s the key differences between Foam and Spring Mattresses enabling them to make an informed decision when choosing a mattress for their high profile clients.
After lunch, Margaret Hirsch took the butlers on a tour of the Hirsch’s store, sharing her wealth of knowledge regarding various appliances, their uses and care, and without fail, Margaret took advantage of every opportunity to motivate and inspire the Butlers, and in the process prepare them for their future careers