Meet The Team

MEET THE TEAM

Want to know us a little better? Well come on in, grab a cuppa and pop your feet up on a Baa Stool. ‘Meet the Team’ with our quick fire questions. We’re a lovely bunch and so very pleased to meet you you all.

Want to find out more about us and what makes us tick? Read all about Baa Stool here.

HEAD SHEPHERD

Michelle

Best Sandwich: Cheese and celery from Marks and Spencer.
What’s one thing you own that you really should throw out? My walking boots – they’re falling apart but they’re so comfy.
What’s the scariest animal? The banana spider – they could be hiding in your bunch and they’re deadly
Apples or oranges? Oranges
Have you ever asked someone for an autograph? Bez!
What do you think happens when we die? We come back as a different creature. I’d like to be a parrot.
Favourite action movie? Point Break
Favourite smell? Dogs paws
Least favourite smell? Garlic breath
Exercise: worth it? Totally
Flat or sparkling? Flat
Most used app on your phone? Ordinance Survey – great for finding footpaths for impromptu walks.
You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it? Video killed the radio star by The Buggles.
What number am I thinking of? 11
Describe the rest of your life in five words: Obsessively covering stuff in sheepskin.

Michelle

She’s the owner of the business and the person who answers the phone, your emails and the door.

She loves paddleboarding, falling off surfboards, wild swimming, campervanning and exploring North Wales with Cagney and Lacey the Labradoodles.

Can also be found at comedy clubs, anywhere that serves a spicy margarita and the hair dye counter in the local chemist.

WORKSHOP MANAGER

Sanna

Best Sandwich: BLT.
What’s one thing you own that you really should throw out? Sharpies that don’t work.
What’s the scariest animal? Hornet.
Apples or oranges? Apples.
Have you ever asked someone for an autograph? No.
What do you think happens when we die? I don’t know.
Favourite action movie? Brian And Charles.
Favourite smell? Coffee.
Least favourite smell? Sewage.
Exercise: worth it? Yes.
Flat or sparkling? Flat.
Most used app on your phone? Camera.
You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it? Dakota by Stereophonics.
What number am I thinking of? 7.
Describe the rest of your life in five words: Ready for the next adventure.

Sanna

Sanna joined Team Baa in 2018 and very quickly took on the role of Workshop Manager. Her background and qualifications in fashion design and technology meant that she brought a wealth of skills and creativity to the business. This has allowed the product range to grow and develop.

Sanna is a talented artist, and you can see her work on Instagram @sanna.s.art. She’s also an enthusiastic walking football player and prolific goal scorer! Go Sanna!

WORKSHOP ASSISTANT

Sian

Best Sandwich: Fish finger butty.
What’s one thing you own that you really should throw out? 40 year old Birkenstock sandals.
What’s the scariest animal? Hmmmm.
Apples or oranges? Both.
Have you ever asked someone for an autograph? Yes, lots in Covent Garden kitchen shop. We used to ask celebs to sign brown paper bags!
What do you think happens when we die? I think you travel thru life & time at fast speed then get deposited in beautiful surroundings of your choice loving & enjoying a very peaceful & tranquil life.
Favourite action movie? Batman 3.
Favourite smell? Vetiver. Amber. Cut Grass.
Least favourite smell? Poo!
Exercise: worth it? Yes, on a Mountain Bike.
Flat or sparkling? Hmmmm.
Most used app on your phone? Vinted.
You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it? Patrick Watson -Home
What number am I thinking of? Hmmmm.
Describe the rest of your life in five words: Love. Happiness, family. Friends. Laughter.

Sian

Sian joined Baa Stool in 2021 bringing a wealth of creativity and enthusiasm. A well known local creator Sian makes the most striking and unusual mosaic pieces and holds regular workshops throughout North Wales. She’s always making something amazing and is incredibly resourceful. She and Sanna make a powerful problem solving, creative team.

Another amazing thing about Sian is she knows EVERYONE and is a real fount of local knowledge – invaluable to a little business.

WRAPPER

Vicky

Best Sandwich: Tuna mayo with tomatoes, lettuce & cucumber on chia bread.
What’s one thing you own that you really should throw out? Old teeth impressions?!
What’s the scariest animal? Was chased by an octopus once – didn’t like that!
Apples or oranges? Apples.
Have you ever asked someone for an autograph? No.
What do you think happens when we die? When I’m gone I’m gone! But I’d like to think those who knew me would have a few glasses reminiscing!
Favourite action movie? Is James Bond action?!
Favourite smell? Bonfires
Least favourite smell? Fox Poo!
Exercise: worth it? Absolutely! But what you enjoy doing not what you think you should be doing.
Flat or sparkling? Still Water. Won’t say no to a glass of bubbles!
Most used app on your phone? Instagram.
You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it? Dancing in the Moonlight – always makes me happy!
What number am I thinking of? 10
Describe the rest of your life in five words: Family, friends, fun, fitness, food.

Vicky

Vicky joined in 2021 having answered an ad for a ‘Wrapper’, and wrap she does… beautifully. It must be her background in Packaging! Some of our items are heavy, awkward shapes and valuable. Vicky always finds a creative way to wrap them so they’re safe, neat and get to their destination looking lovely. It’s a real skill.

She also bakes THE MOST DELICIOUS CAKES! She burns the calories ballet dancing and walking Darcy her gorgeous lab.

MASTER UPHOLSTERER

Philip (he’s a little camera shy!)

Philip is the ‘Stig’ of the upholstery world. Never to be photographed, so we replaced him with a cardboard cutout of our favourite hunk, Jason Momoa.

We met Philip in 2015 when we started to develop a range of sheepskin chairs together. It’s a fun diversion for Phil who also works for one of the top interior designer firms in the UK.

Philip also teaches in our sister company, North Wales Upholstery School ensuring the students go home with beautifully finished pieces.