The Insider: Meet Rachel
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Meet Rachel Tolle – Production Manager Mastermind
Can you explain what a Production Manager does? I work with the design team on sourcing materials and factories for new design projects. Once we have a new design developed, I work with our factories to manage our productions from the materials phase all the way to getting the final product here in the US.
What is one of your favorite aspects of your job at Petunia? The people. We are a really close family. And I really enjoy the opportunity I get to travel.
Have a favorite place you’ve been too? I think Thailand would be my favorite. I haven’t been there for work, but did get a chance to spend some time there on my honeymoon. The beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world and Bangkok is such an exciting city and one of the best places I have ever shopped. The people are so friendly and the food is fantastic.
Any place you’re still hoping to add to your itinerary one day? All my life I have wanted to visit Argentina. It’s a beautiful country with such a wonderful history and colorful culture. My husband also lived there as a child and has not been back since, so it would be a very special place for me to visit.
What’s something that you always pack when traveling? Big, oversized sunglasses. They make every one look fabulous. I’m currently wearing my new Marc Jacobs pair but I hear that Victoria Beckham has a sunglass line so those are definitely next on my list as she is the queen of big sunglasses.
So, we notice you have a bun in the oven. When’s the big arrival day? Boy or girl? A girl set to arrive August 24th.
Have you started decorating a nursery yet? The inspiration for my color scheme is from the album cover of the 1999 re-issue of The Beatles Yellow Submarine - really bright and bold colors. It’s very cheeky and mod.
Any treasured finds so far?
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’m addicted to ModernNursery.com. This is my first child and I can’t get enough of all the amazing products this website offers. I am currently in love with the Avalisa wool rugs that they carry. I definitely want to pick one up for the nursery but I keep changing my mind on which one I like because they’re all so beautiful! I also love their collection of Uglydolls. I find them strangely adorable.
Have a PPB bag you’re eyeing for your new little one? I have already picked up an India Ink Shoulder Bag from our Glazed collection. It’s a great size and quite sexy as far as diaper bags go. Though I do also love our Scout Collection. They’re the perfect bags for the modern dad that the modern mom secretly envys.
How has it been being pregnant?
It’s like a strange force has invaded my body and I have no say over what’s going on! I can’t speed up the process or slow it down. I just have to sit back and let it all happen, which can be amazing, tiring and at times very fun.
Any strange cravings?
Chocolate cake. But then again I craved that before I was pregnant, so I don’t know if I can blame that one on the baby.
Where’s the best place to get your chocolate fix?
I never met a chocolate cake that I didn’t like but I must say that my favorite is from the Vons bakery. They have the best chocolate butter cream frosting and when it comes to chocolate cake, its all about the frosting!
Check back in the fall for news about Rachel’s addition to the PPB family - Baby Tolle.
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