About Myakka

Customer Service

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Meet the team

The Myakka team is expanding all the time, true to our original vision of giving every one of our customers outstanding personal service. We're always happy to help so do give us a call or better still come and see us.

It's always nice to know who's behind the name and the voice on the phone. So, to satisfy those of us who are slightly nosy and to prove that we really are regular human beings, here are some fascinating facts about each of us.

Directors

Georgie India was never a country high on my list of places to visit, but once I got there I fell in love with it. I'm sure many people who've had the pleasure of going there will understand exactly what I mean!

Favourite Myakka Product:
SKSN cushions
They represent a very happy place

Simon I once spent six weeks in the Arctic Circle studying fluvial geomorphology (Glacial melt water rivers), trekking across glaciers and sleeping in a snow hole! Alas we didn't see a polar bear!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Extending dining table
Great for having lots of friends and family around for supper.

Robert My favourite place is sailing out of sight of land - on a tradewind day!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Glazed Dresser

Customer Services Team

These customer service superstars work hard to make sure they deliver you the best shopping experience possible. If you order furniture with Myakka, you will get a friendly call to confirm delivery arrangements and they are always here to answer any questions that you may have.

Clare I am a great, great, great granddaughter of Charles Dickens. I have been to Australia twice. On the most recent visit I worked as a Jillaroo on a 500,000 acre cattle station in Northern Queensland.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Merchants chest

Cherry I have been married for 34 years and counting! I love spending time with my two grandchildren, shopping, gardening and walking.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Elephant Cupboard

Claire I love nothing more than a bottle of wine and good friends!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Khimsar Storage Coffee Table

Corinna I worked overseas for three years in Turkey which is where I met my husband.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Kilim seat pads and cushions

Liz When working at the cabinet office, I went to Mo Mowlams private Christmas party.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Pali Glazed Cabinet

Bryony I can make a really excellent Victoria sandwich cake.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Purple Moto Ari Patchwork Wall Hanging

Veronica I have known Georgie since she was three days old

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Storage Coffee Table

Warehouse Team

A dedicated team, they spend their days picking, packing and shipping your furniture orders, making sure every single item leaves our warehouse in perfect order. If you're lucky (and live close enough) you may just have a couple of this handsome crew carrying your furniture directly into your home!

Simon M William Dampier is in my family tree - he is my Great Great Great...Granddad who was a famous explorer and pirate.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Triple Sideboard

Rich W When working in a car accessories shop. I once served 'Little and Large' as they were buying lots of accessories for the new BMW they had just bought.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Portcullis Hall Cupboard

James I have recently had some kittens being born under my bed!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Large Laughing Buddha

Paul I once sailed from the British Virgin Islands to Barcelona on a Cunard ship, French polishing the worktops in the passenger cabins, with a bit of whale and dolphin watching on the way.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Thakat 3 and 4 Drawer Columns

Orrin I'm really good at remembering and quoting lines from films.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Thakat Large Coffee Table

Marketing & Creative team

From catalogue planning to email newsletters, affiliate management to photography, product development to blog posts and much, much more, there is never a dull moment in the ever-growing world of Myakka.

Alexandra I once was The Weakest Link!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Storage Seat

Natalie I spent a month in Peru when I was 17 completing community work with a remote school and trekking the Culca Canyon which is twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.

Favourite Myakka Product:
Pink and Purple Moti Ari cushions

Accounts team

Responsible for dotting the i's and crossing the t's, these are the people who keep us all in cheque!

Peter In Northern Sweden I once rode over a frozen lake on a sleigh pulled by huskies in the cold January twilight – a magical experience!

Favourite Myakka Product:
Bengal Wool Rug

Elaine I love long walks in the woods when it is really cold and frosty

Favourite Myakka Product:
Mallani Storage Seat

IT team

Working their magic in ways that dumbfound the rest of us, this team allow Myakka to tick in the technical sense, creating brilliant systems that leave the rest of us to concentrate on what we’re good at.