A market day starts long before the first customer arrives. There are boxes to pack, displays to plan, stock to check and weather forecasts to question. By the time the stall is dressed, every tray, card and keepsake has been chosen to help someone find the right gift quickly and confidently.
The best part is the conversations. Some shoppers arrive with a clear brief: a birthday, a thank-you, a relative who is impossible to buy for. Others simply know they want something thoughtful. Our job is to listen, guide and make the choice feel easy.
Markets are also where we learn. We see which pieces people pick up first, what questions they ask, and which gifts make them smile. That feedback shapes future edits online and in person.
