There’s a constant buzz in store with clients searching for the perfect gift. I love that these pieces will eventually become family heirlooms, that’s special. We’re seeing family members personalising pieces with family crests, initials, cute drawings by their little ones and set with birthstones. I love all our jewellery but my current favourite is our bespoke signet ring collection. That and hand selecting our collections every season, the buying side of the business is incredibly rewarding. Finding that perfect piece for a client is the best feeling. That and wedding jewellery, people that are getting married are genuinely so happy and that’s infectious. Bespoke appointments get me every time though, creating that special one-off piece for someone is the ultimate. I adore catching up with my incredible team first thing and talking through any special requests from customers. Although I couldn’t have done it by myself, I’m incredibly lucky to be blessed with such an amazing team of talented individuals.Įveryday is so different here. The initiation of my store was funded with some inheritance left to me when my mum passed. After they ceased to trade I created Keishi which then branched out to k.fines in 2018. I managed a jewellery store for a number of years, being involved from seeded design through to creating the final piece. Perfect for that mandatory boxing day walk.Īfter years of working in high end fashion I found my calling in jewels. Even as we’re buying stock, I’m eyeing things up.Ī warm and cosy Miss Sparrow scarf. I like this time of year because people tend to be in a good mood when they’re shopping for presents. We have all our Christmas cards, gifts, trees, and decorations, all ready to go to their new homes. This street, this alleyway, this building, all so full of history.Ĭoming up to Christmas, the shop is full. This area is great, and it has a lot of history. Obviously, a lot of independents are in Hockley, but it’s worth making the trip down to the Lace Market. We’re lucky to be in this part of town because it has a nice vibe to it. I never thought retail would be for me, but I love working here. Lots of people say it’s like Aladdin’s Cave. I love seeing people’s reactions when they first come into the shop. My favourite part is doing all the displays, and chatting to customers. I like working in an independent store because it feels so much more personal than mainstream retail. I’d never visited Behind The Red Door before, but as soon as I came in I knew it was for me. I used to work with the sister of the owner here, so I found out about this store through word of mouth. Before this, I worked in a small shop in Bingham.
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