Say NO to Black Friday. Come Christmas shopping with me in the ancient town of Frome & be inspired x

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @jennyjohnson9012
    @jennyjohnson9012 2 дня назад +11

    Love those little shops especially at Christmas. Frome is just magical. Thankyou for taking us along xx

  • @debbielavers9836
    @debbielavers9836 2 дня назад +11

    A very nice reminder to support local craft people and enjoy the process.

  • @juliamac7213
    @juliamac7213 12 часов назад +1

    Another reason as if I needed more , why I am such a fan of you Georgie ! I completely agree with all that you have said so brilliant here : Shop LOCAL ! I used to have Shop myself which I ran for 14 years, we love our communities and Shop keepers try and always buy interesting and necessary things for our lovely customers to enjoy ❤ so put the Computers away and go shopping in person. It will make you feel happy and mean you will keep your local Community thriving . Don’t let Amazon be more important than The Amazon !
    Bravo Georgie ! I was in Frome Wed and Thurs I can vouch for how wonderful it is there ! ❤

  • @tuto108
    @tuto108 2 дня назад +5

    Georgie, this was so quaint and "human sized," and lovely. A fairy village with so many handmade and thoughtfully chosen wares. Thank you for pushing back against the grinding machinery of big box commerce that flattens one!

  • @cmsirish
    @cmsirish 3 дня назад +8

    Good for you. You’ve not only supported them by buying, but have brought them to the attention of people in your local area!!

  • @PeonyLadyKim
    @PeonyLadyKim 3 дня назад +13

    THANK YOU, Georgie ! Wonderful video. In my town of Fairbanks, Alaska we have a little Antique Shoppe with 20 vendors (myself included) called Blue Door Antiques. We hope our local residents will support us this season.

  • @KathrynParker-v7y
    @KathrynParker-v7y 3 дня назад +10

    Thank you for this. I lived in Froome for a while nannying for the family that ran sofaworks. Lovely children. Froome is the one place I always wanted to settle. But didn't - I live in New Zealand. I understand that it has become very popular and expensive. So I couldn't afford to live there now anyway. Just as well - I would be constantly spending money in those lovely shops. Thank you for bringing back many happy memories. I still love Froome. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see some of it again.❤

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад +1

      @@KathrynParker-v7y it’s a great little town to visit x

  • @stamatiamcgrath7992
    @stamatiamcgrath7992 3 дня назад +7

    What a great idea Georgi! Love meeting w a friend and taking a brisk walk around small shops and stopping fr a hot coffee especially this time of year! Seeing all the holiday decorations and talking to people. That’s what this season is all about, getting together with friends and seeing people. Great reminder to step away fr the computer and yo not just to buy anything. A small thoughtful gift for loved ones is always appreciated.

  • @angieagentlesoul
    @angieagentlesoul 2 дня назад +3

    I long for these type shops in America. Alas, sadly, mostly non-existent now. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @racheldye
    @racheldye День назад +2

    I absolutely love this, I don't have many gifts to buy this year and caring responsibilities mean I can't get to actual shops, but this is a brilliant reminder that I can support the indy shops online too, just have to be a bit more intentional about it!

  • @zoemackay-jq8zh
    @zoemackay-jq8zh 3 дня назад +11

    Oh Frome looks lovely!

  • @Leanne-zk4jk
    @Leanne-zk4jk 2 дня назад +2

    I love this so much 🧡🧡 You are so right!!

  • @ElizabethMaidment
    @ElizabethMaidment 7 часов назад

    Hitchin is my favourite local market town. Next weekend I'm going to explore Ampthill and Woburn, to see what interesting things I can find for presents. Thanks for the reminder! Liz

  • @vivienneflint6521
    @vivienneflint6521 День назад +1

    What an inspiring vlog. I now want to visit Frome

  • @craftycow1970
    @craftycow1970 2 дня назад +4

    How timely, we are coming to stay in sherborne tomorrow and spend the weekend exploring finishing with Frome Market on Sunday purely due to your previous video xx

  • @sue7621
    @sue7621 2 дня назад +3

    Wonderful little independent shop’s and meeting real people 🙌🙌👍❤️💜❤️

  • @Snookums1950
    @Snookums1950 13 часов назад

    I live in Cape Town and I loved this chat! So true and lovely. Thanks !❤

  • @chrismeister884
    @chrismeister884 23 часа назад

    I wish we had that kind of shopping. What a delightful day

  • @snowdoniaescape
    @snowdoniaescape 17 часов назад

    I used to work in Frome, lovely to see it looking so great and lots of new shops, the mens clothes being made onsite I especially loved. And I would have bought up half of Neighbour too!

  • @lyndakling901
    @lyndakling901 2 дня назад +2

    If I could have only one thing for Christmas it would be a BOOK!

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      @@lyndakling901 I love a book better than anything too x

  • @KarenSmith958
    @KarenSmith958 3 дня назад +7

    Loved this 🥰

  • @lynnegoodacre4705
    @lynnegoodacre4705 6 часов назад

    Brilliant video Georgie and a great reminder to us all. We have the fabulous market town of Clitheroe in Lancashire which is full of independent shops. Great places to buy presents, including independent record shop, butchers, bakers, fish monger, coffee roaster, wine merchants, market and brewery as well as loads of places to have a coffee or lunch. Sadly though no book shop.

  • @mojow9841
    @mojow9841 2 дня назад +2

    Thank you for reminding me of a lovely family holiday, many years ago, near Frome and visiting the wonderful shops. Looks like they are even better now.

  • @ThyraHusbands-km5dw
    @ThyraHusbands-km5dw 3 дня назад +3

    Hi Georgie, thanks for this lovely tour! The shops are quite unique and cute. This is why I love the UK so much. Was in Birmingham three weeks ago. I enjoyed the British esthetic tremendously.Can't wait to return ❤❤!
    You have such a caring heart! Continued prosperity to you and your family! xx❤

  • @janewiseman8990
    @janewiseman8990 2 дня назад +1

    what a fine day you had with a friend. wonderful gifts . thanks for sharing

  • @smorrison1162
    @smorrison1162 День назад

    YES! To small shops! I get to shop in Berkeley (4th Street) and Oakland (Maison d’Etre) and Carmel. Thank you, Georgie!! I just ordered a gorgeous tote from Sherlock & Pages “Long live the hedgerows”. Perfect for a gardener friend. Hmmm….Think I need one for myself, too….😁

  • @iheartmonsterhigh1
    @iheartmonsterhigh1 2 дня назад +3

    Shop local definitely great video ❤

  • @josefgallagher6971
    @josefgallagher6971 17 часов назад

    From Miss Donna Marie Baff (dons)
    Superb video for the independent minded, free thinkers, brains of Britain, MENSA and the like, all inspiring us to be courageous in opening up a business, and yes byejov....no-one said it's going to be easy....
    Thank you

  • @katewhyte6274
    @katewhyte6274 2 дня назад +2

    A delight to come shopping with you, Georgie, thank you. I don't know Frome, even though I am a Somerset girl (Quantocks) but you've piqued my interest! So many lovely shops and beautiful buildings.

  • @KateGreenhalgh-n5u
    @KateGreenhalgh-n5u 2 дня назад +2

    An absolutely inspirational blog!! Obviously Frome has moneyed residents for independent shops to thrive- but how lovely!! I’ve subscribed so I’ll be watching again n again!! Sending love from Nottingham 🧑🏼‍🦳🤡❤️👍

  • @jacquelinearcher1158
    @jacquelinearcher1158 3 дня назад +27

    Oh yes …is anyone still fooled by Black Friday ? Shop local…shop real.

  • @AcornHillHomestead
    @AcornHillHomestead 3 дня назад +4

    Thanks for the tag along! I’m not at all a Black Friday buyer. Never have been BUT Tuesday we got4 beautiful foldable heavy duty outdoor Adirondack chairs and 2 tables for 1/3 the regular price! We have been looking at these chairs for years and years but wouldn’t pay the money for them. So excited to get them. We retired rural out of state and there are no small shops here. I so miss being close enough to those small town shops to visit them. My mom and grandmother is/was from England and loved the old shops there.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      We are lucky in the uk with our small indie shops but they need support to survive x

    • @margaretwalsh1456
      @margaretwalsh1456 3 дня назад +1

      Good for you Georgie...I always shop in my nearest town Tipperary here in southern Ireland..much better than going to the city but they do need our support..thank you for highlighting

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      @ Thankyou - I’ve heard lovely things of Tipperary x

  • @rach890
    @rach890 2 дня назад +2

    What a wonderful place, wish we’d known about Frome last weekend! Although we had a fabulous weekend away in Tetbury and did support the local retailers there and in Bath.
    Need to visit Frome next year!!!🎄🤞🏻😍
    Thanks 💫

  • @thedreamingbun5998
    @thedreamingbun5998 2 дня назад +2

    Such lovely shops! I found many similar ones when I visited England and it was so much fun. Unfortunately, where I live, such shops are very rare. Most shops are huge chains and as you said it makes shopping very boring. There are several shops I have very fond memories of, where I used to go with my mother when I was a child. And now they don't exist anymore. Thank you for your contribution and active encouragement to keep local business in town!

  • @janeferguson8678
    @janeferguson8678 3 дня назад +4

    Such a fun video. And such a good idea.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад +2

      Thankyou - it was great to take a couple of hours off and find so much treasure x

  • @traceywells7701
    @traceywells7701 3 дня назад +2

    Wonderful - thank you. Southwold is fantastic for small shops

  • @cherienaera3751
    @cherienaera3751 3 дня назад +8

    This vlog is just delicious!!

  • @leslieW5177
    @leslieW5177 День назад

    Georgie, all of those shops were absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for taking us along with you. I too am in the States and the girl from California is correct, those type of shops are far and few between. I’m going to shop “ small business Saturday” and avoid Black Friday. I love your pearls of wisdom. ❤️🙏😊

  • @ruthpearsall2618
    @ruthpearsall2618 2 дня назад +1

    What fantastic, thoughtful gifts you give. I love that you think outside the box and really think about the recipient.

  • @onceuponatimeinvt
    @onceuponatimeinvt 23 часа назад

    Oh I would have loved shopping with you in those great shops esp postscript bc I love paper.

  • @tamiratliff4459
    @tamiratliff4459 2 дня назад +1

    This is just what I needed to see today, I'm going to go after Thanksgiving and have a look around my small Alaska community, feel the spirit and magic of Christmas in the air and all about, thank you and may your Christmas be bright and beautiful ❤️

  • @deenab6476
    @deenab6476 2 дня назад +1

    Oh wise one….thank you for a wonderful video…it’s great to support local shops……..we have a fabulous little Main Street in here Gourock …all independent…and such wonderful finds within….❤

  • @janehemsley1075
    @janehemsley1075 3 дня назад +2

    Love to shop independent. Wimborne Minster is great market town and so too is Ringwood where I used to live before I moved to Wimborne.

  • @hannahbest2274
    @hannahbest2274 2 дня назад +2

    Lovely, yes we do need to support our high streets. I’d seen the Sherlock and Pages 5000 books on Instagram, wanted to get there but won’t have time before Christmas, so I bought a book from them online instead. Hope they are getting there! Totnes is always good for independent shops.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      yes I think Sherlock and Pages are going to nail their objective and easily do 5000 books sold - yes Totnes is a lovely little town x

  • @shirley1413
    @shirley1413 3 дня назад +2

    Great vlog supporting the small shops!❤ I live in Montana, USA, my little town is an old style western gem, lovey little shops, . everyone knows each other. And we have one of the best Thrift shops on the planet, my boss gets me a gift certificate for the thrift shop every Xmas, !!

  • @Laura-g1c1l
    @Laura-g1c1l 3 дня назад +2

    I always shop at independent shops--that is the most fun way to shop (touch and feel). When shopping in a mall, every store has cheap tat mostly and the music is so loud your ear bleed. Online is very impersonal too--I love to chat with the owner of shops etc. But must say Georgie you have helped me with your little shopping adventure. I wanted a specific wreath I had in my head. My local florist just couldn't grasp what I wanted, said "bring me a picture". When I checked out Bramble &Wild I found EXACTLY the wreath I want. Being in Canada, I am out of luck getting it there, but at least my florist will see what I want. Then checked out Shakespeare & Pages and oh my gosh, their selection on line is amazing. I shall help them get to their 5K mark (every bit helps and I have already seen about 5 I am going to get ( loved the She Wolves book you had too). We must all do our part to help the small business owner no matter how. Otherwise one day we shall turn around and be stuck with nothing but conglomerates. Oh Georgie, I too love writing (stationary shops), do check out Porch Fairies there in the U.K only--they have AMAZING cards (the quality is incredible too). I get all my cards from them:)--they are a small publisher of cards.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      I love that you found your image at Bramble and wild xxx

  • @jillychandler
    @jillychandler 2 дня назад +2

    Thank you for this video, because I have been a person who has had my own 5 arts and crafts shops (one at a time), selling local work by local makes in West Devon, England. But I had to close the shops (one of which I had a tea shop in) as I could not afford the rent anymore, and folk were just not coming in and buying things due to the internet buying. We have Hatherleigh, and Okehampton nearby - both of which need your support for the independent shops to keep going - Hatherleigh has a market every Tuesday. Blessings from Jilly & Madge. xxx

  • @cherienaera3751
    @cherienaera3751 3 дня назад +3

    We have handmade pop up shops at xmas here in nz and I Love Them!!

  • @beckyscheller9358
    @beckyscheller9358 3 дня назад +3

    Loved this. So wish it was longer tho. Such lovely shops. Not enough near me tho😩, but a few Do have a great local chocolate shop. 😂 ( Donaldson) in indiana so important to shop,local and keep these places in business

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      lol - rare people ask for more xxx yes we have the chocolate society in Bruton x lush! www.chocolate.co.uk/

  • @reginacarretta2433
    @reginacarretta2433 2 дня назад +1

    Wonderful video to showcase small business!! Thank you for taking us with you

  • @gettawriggleon6614
    @gettawriggleon6614 2 дня назад +1

    Thank you! Watching from Australia. I enjoyed the village tour and commentary very much ❤

  • @topnotchvintageshop5683
    @topnotchvintageshop5683 3 дня назад +4

    This Friday will be my last day in my little indie vintage shop in Somerton after 9 years trading - all the fittings going to general auction in Glastonbury. I have had to submit to doing a black Friday sale, merely because my house is now stacked to the ceiling with all the shop stock.

  • @DawnAtkins-s8b
    @DawnAtkins-s8b 2 дня назад +2

    My local shops in France are so different, we have artisan markets, and Christmas markets. I'm so looking forward to coming back in April, although my husband is getting worried at my list.🤫

    • @DawnAtkins-s8b
      @DawnAtkins-s8b 2 дня назад +1

      I forgot to say that my local shops will be in Stroud, Cirencester and maybe Cheltenham, also Monmouth.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      Gorgeous x

    • @lyndakling901
      @lyndakling901 2 дня назад

      Just got back from the UK..I had a list as well! Much of what I found at Charity shops!

  • @anthonywaud9790
    @anthonywaud9790 3 дня назад +1

    So glad you bought Lolly Willows, great story by great writer who happens to have been my husband’s godmother. Jill

  • @tracyjohn826
    @tracyjohn826 3 дня назад +1

    On my list to visit next time I go home to UK! Thanks so much for sharing… wonderful stores

  • @juliadickenson178
    @juliadickenson178 2 дня назад +1

    Filled with shame that I don't shop at Frome but instead head to boring Bath. I'm off to get all my xmas stuff from Frome - fab video. PS going to see how much that wonderful tailor would charge for a hand made piece for my son.

  • @chiangsim
    @chiangsim 3 дня назад +1

    Thank you. Lovely reminder!

  • @lindalamb3394
    @lindalamb3394 2 дня назад +1

    Love love the stationary shop!!!!
    We used to have one in my southern CAlifonia
    City but no more…
    We do have a few more locally owned shops and a Bookstore! Buy
    Local👍

  • @debbiestott3651
    @debbiestott3651 День назад

    Yes yes yes absolutely agree. We are slowly losing the social aspect of life which is our treasure. Great shops and lovely olde world architecture. X

  • @suea7509
    @suea7509 2 дня назад +1

    Fantastic! Love a local shop. Two of my favourite local place in Hertfordshire here in the UK are St Albans and Hertford. Full of wonderful independent shops, steeped in history and many fine places to eat! what could be better?

  • @catherinelogan6299
    @catherinelogan6299 3 дня назад +1

    That was such fun. Thank you for taking us along.

  • @tinahart1712
    @tinahart1712 3 дня назад +1

    I love these videos of you doing the Christmas shopping. I came past near you in the summer and we went to the shops you went to last year it was lovely. Thank you for sharing this video ❤

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      Ah brilliant Time - Frome is a great little town for indie shops x

  • @ruthmalcolm3028
    @ruthmalcolm3028 2 дня назад +1

    Hello! I so enjoyed this, it’s been my intention to use local shops this year. It’s the first of yours I’ve seen so I’ve now subscribed. We have some good little market towns in Norfolk like Aylsham, Holt, Wymondham.

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад +1

      You have excellent towns x Burnham market is good too I think x

  • @sal8454
    @sal8454 2 дня назад +1

    There’s some small businesses on Amazon too but yeah I try and shop local here in Devon

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      True but so worth trying to support real shops too x

  • @elainewashington3004
    @elainewashington3004 3 дня назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately our small towns in Canada are severely lacking the charm of this small town! Big box stores have caused the demis big many lovely small independent stores!
    I am so jealous!!!😊

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      Frome is so worth a little trip x

    • @Laura-g1c1l
      @Laura-g1c1l 3 дня назад

      Now those small town stores are being hit again by the Canada Post strike!

  • @esthermalone2318
    @esthermalone2318 3 дня назад +2

    merci Georgie 💋🇫🇷 j’ai’achete’les verres a’champagne star 🌟 pour le jus 🍋

  • @ChristineSilburn
    @ChristineSilburn 3 дня назад +2

    Tewkesbury is a fantastic little town for independent shops.

  • @margarethatton2965
    @margarethatton2965 3 дня назад +1

    I love this! I now live in Australia and I miss these kind of shops

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  3 дня назад

      It’s fun to go real shopping and if we don’t we won’t be able to x

  • @maristermcsorley4203
    @maristermcsorley4203 2 дня назад +1

    Brilliant idea shop local 🎉🎉🎉I’m gutted that the meat market in London is closing down and the fish market us well 😮

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад

      I didn’t know that - when I lived in London I would go to Smithfield sometimes and cook up a feast afterwards x

    • @maristermcsorley4203
      @maristermcsorley4203 2 дня назад

      @ They supposed to relocate to a new place in Dagenham in Essex but not going to happen 😢

  • @sonnyjuke
    @sonnyjuke 2 дня назад +1

    Love those shops been in many times😊

  • @clairekeane6970
    @clairekeane6970 3 дня назад +1

    I just love your channel Georgie

  • @mariejacobs9721
    @mariejacobs9721 3 дня назад +1

    Fabulous shops, thank you. 🌷

  • @sheilaslater4439
    @sheilaslater4439 День назад

    Just found your site it's lovely. Thank you .sheila

  • @jacquelinegreen9157
    @jacquelinegreen9157 3 дня назад +1

    Superb vlog. Totally agree with all you say.
    Xx

  • @sandradonofrio413
    @sandradonofrio413 3 дня назад +1

    I live near such a little town: Shepherdstown West Virginia, in the eastern panhandle of the state. Holidays are magic here, especially Christmas.

  • @claudinevandamme4809
    @claudinevandamme4809 2 дня назад

    Wow Frome looks so cute and lovely...I don't do internet shopping at all..I hate it!! It's so beautiful to see those cute shops and coffee places...great video!! I am a tit bit jealous...don't have those cute streets here in sa.

  • @Barbara-yj5tl
    @Barbara-yj5tl 3 дня назад +2

    Black Friday has always been a con. You’re so right about lovely independent shops, you often see things you never knew existed. Tarporley in Cheshire is 15 minutes from me, they have some lovely shops albeit it doesn’t compare to the choices you have in Frome.

  • @Laura-g1c1l
    @Laura-g1c1l 3 дня назад +1

    P.S I meant STATIONERY, not stationary...although I am sure the shop with writing supplies doesn't move either:)

  • @ramyavanmaele9643
    @ramyavanmaele9643 День назад

    Thank you I never buy anything Black Friday I always support little shops and artists I’m not rich , I grow up Sri Lanka we always have so beautiful shop I used to shop with my mother I remember how happy I was I’m sure as always everything changed Sri Lanka is so much change I live I n Ireland we have so much little shops and beautiful It’s so love to go little shop you can have that online thank you again we need people like you more

  • @zyaayz
    @zyaayz 2 дня назад +1

    Thank you

  • @michellelockett6518
    @michellelockett6518 2 дня назад +1

    Ramsbottom in Lancashire is lovely

  • @susanjackson1616
    @susanjackson1616 3 дня назад +1

    Brilliant

  • @annekolasinski860
    @annekolasinski860 3 дня назад +1

    Shame on me, dear Georgie, I've bought on internet today ... But it was spring bulbs from Peter Nyssen... Can you pardon me ??? 😂😂😂 Thanks a lot for this little sunny afternoon in the real life❤

  • @sue7621
    @sue7621 2 дня назад +1

    I never buy on Black Friday
    Keep the local small business‘s
    I buy local yarn/hand dyed from small family farms etc and knit my own garments /socks for family and friends etc
    The Best Is Yet To Come ❤️💜❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🌎☀️☀️☀️

  • @stephengary1217
    @stephengary1217 3 дня назад +3

    A beautiful way to spend a day and a lovely town. I live outside of Washington DC but we have many historic towns with fabulous shops and cafes. Annapolis and Frederick, Md. Harpers Ferry and Shepardstown in West Virginia and Old Town Alexandria. Small independent museum shops and craft fairs are also great for local buying.

  • @mariacolwell1198
    @mariacolwell1198 3 дня назад +1

    💐❤

  • @reginacarretta2433
    @reginacarretta2433 2 дня назад +1

    If anyone is near Edmonds Washington State. In the USA..a small town with shops and lunch and coffee and travel expert Rick Steves shop.....in Washington State we have small business Saturday, where local shopping is celebrated

  • @BeverleyMorris-f2s
    @BeverleyMorris-f2s День назад

    I live in Shrewsbury Shropshire , a market town that needs this support due to it starting to change . (

  • @janewiseman8990
    @janewiseman8990 2 дня назад

    I'm lucky to have a great little local bookshop : Beckenham Bookshop Bromley Kent UK so if you are nearby do pop in . friendly knowledgeable staff

  • @sharongreen5885
    @sharongreen5885 Час назад

    I AGREE. S

  • @melsmith2887
    @melsmith2887 День назад

    Sorry to correct your pronunciation but it's 'Catherin' Hill, thanks for showcasing Frome x

  • @lisagriffiths1343
    @lisagriffiths1343 2 дня назад +1

    Could not agree more l do not do internet shopping, its fraught with disappointment ! I live in a market town and shop local made by local people.l might have less choice but thats good for me.Knowing the shop owner that l am helping put food on his families table and hearing about their family holiday not a big faceless all profit company with cheap mass produced Chinese imports

    • @theflowerfarmer
      @theflowerfarmer  2 дня назад +1

      Plus also unusual things which can’t be bought discounted from big companies online x

  • @mistymint7983
    @mistymint7983 3 дня назад +1

    Leura village Blue Mountains NSW Australia 🦘

  • @ramyavanmaele9643
    @ramyavanmaele9643 День назад

    I just want write you can’t have in online

  • @sue7621
    @sue7621 2 дня назад +1

    Stop influencers promoting clothing for companies abroad