The ever changing facade of Orejen,
the treasure trove of a shop that can be found at 24 5th Street, Linden
But be aware...behind these doors lurk old fashioned service and courtesy
harking back to a long forgotten time when the customer was king.
The shop has been in its current location for 17 years.
(Before they moved there, they were situated in Greenside)
Jennifer...the owner.
This smiling face is the first of many(smiling faces)
that you will encounter in the shop.
If the shop stocks it, Jennifer knows where the item is...
if it is NOT in stock, she can obtain it for you.
More importantly, she can source bespoke windows and doors!
All made from reclaimed wood...
Manuel, her husband is happiest when he has a power tool in his hands.
Meet Melita...
Most of the clients from Greenside/Emmarentia will remember this smiling face.
Melita used to work at a bottle store in that area before being left jobless
when it closed down 19 years ago.
Always smiling, always happy she is a magnet for babies that come into
the shop with their parents.
She is nearing retirement age and she will be missed when she finally leaves.
This is Kenneth...and goodness me, does he make a great cup of coffee.
As an assistant to Jennifer, his is the face that you will
most likely see as you wander around the shop.
He is the newest member of the team,
but he already knows the stock like the back of his hand
and he is able to find objects quickly and efficiently
in this massive and ever changing environment.
The shop is spotless and all the goods are clearly marked
as a direct result of his enthusiasm
He is kind and patient and says that he loves the retail environment.
The shop toilet...not for sale!
But they do have similar toilet cisterns for sale.
Using old shoe lasts as decoration for the front office.
There are staff members who are intimately involved
with some of your purchases.
These are their faces and their stories...
If you want to know about tables,
then Sam is your man!
Every table that leaves Orejen has been lovingly sanded,
cleaned and oiled by him.
He is beyond passionate about tables and
he can stain whitewashed tables to perfection.
He has been with Orejen for 13 years.
Chicco.
The longest serving member of the team.
He has been at Orejen for 26 years ago.
Together with Manuel, he has laid every brick, plastered every wall,
cleaned every door and hung most of the windows at the shop.
Through the good times and the bad, he has been loyal and kind
Solly was referred to Jennifer by an aunt who has worked
with her for almost 20 years.
He is the second newest member of the team.
So nice to have an ongoing family connection to the shop
Just some of the items that are in stock.
The shop is in a constant state of flux as new items arrive
and older ones are shifted to fill different spaces.
Support local, support Linden.
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