My name is Aranea Paras, and I’ve had the pleasure of running the Coombs Wooden Shoe Dutch Import Store Ltd. since March 14, 2003.
And I can honestly say, I absolutely love working at the Dutch Store! ❤️
For me, it's more than just a business. It's about sharing a little piece of Dutch culture, keeping traditions alive, and welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors through our doors.
After all these years, it's still a joy to come to work, meet wonderful people, and share the special treats and treasures that make our store unique.
Thank you for being part of our Dutch Store family!
Kind regards,
Aranea Paras
A Family Affair
In 2008, my husband Mike joined me full-time at the Dutch Store, and we've been working side by side ever since!
Although Mike was born in Canada, he has a special connection to Dutch and Indonesian culture through his mother and grandmother (Oma), who are both of Dutch-Indonesian heritage.
His family background and knowledge of Indonesian foods and flavours have been a wonderful asset to our store, especially when helping customers discover traditional Indonesian ingredients and favorites.
Together, we enjoy sharing our love of Dutch and Indonesian traditions, delicious foods, and a little taste of home with everyone who visits.
For us, the Dutch Store is more than just a business — it's a family affair, and we love sharing it with you!
Keeping It in the Family
❤️ Our Amazing Dutch Store Team❤️
Last but certainly not least, we are incredibly fortunate to have some truly wonderful people working alongside us at the Dutch Store!
Our employees are so much more than just staff — they are an essential part of our Dutch Store family.
Their hard work, dedication, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile mean the world to us. Quite simply, we couldn't do what we do without them!
We often say that we feel like we've won the lottery when it comes to our team!
We couldn't have asked for a better group of people to work with, and we are so grateful that they've chosen to be part of our journey.
❤️To our amazing team: thank you for everything you do.
The Dutch Store wouldn't be the same without you! ❤️
Aranea & Mike