And here we are, day one of Hopetown & Hunter, I can’t tell you how delighted I am. Delighted, excited and so, so thankful. So, I could write about my gorgeous website, my whimsical naming of necklaces or how the thought of TikTok sends me into a spin! But no. All of those things whilst important today pale into insignificance when I think about the generosity, kindness, fun and sheer joy I have had over the last few months.
People
You have been amazing. Strutting around our little town in the November cold for our product shoots whilst storm Arwen raged; allowing me to gate crash your businesses, and hijacking your clients, all the while clicking cameras. You never questioned wearing a Minnie Mouse, plastic rabbit or Russian doll. You have been tolerant and patient and I love you! Partciular thanks to the special locations below.
Atelier
Slightly Foxed
The Red Lion
Family Fun Centre, Spittal, Berwick upon Tweed
Professional Services
From website building, photography, content writing, printing services, mentors and supporters I applaud you all. Turning my frantic gibberish into the thing of beauty and something that I am very proud of. Particular thanks to those below
Lloyd Smith Photography
Vivid Design
Colleen & Philip Henderson-Heywood
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
You have my heart. You have shown me what community means with your hub of little businesses and like-minded people, an unexpected gem. Coupled with your charm and beauty, this is somewhere I can truly call home.
Customers
Lastly my customers present and future. I hope that you find as much joy and mischief in my necklaces as I do making them. You are the reason why I am here. I cannot put into words the feeling I get when I see one of my pieces being worn. Sheer happiness.
Hopetown & Hunter is all about making heirlooms, putting life back into the forgotten and forging new memories, ones to be treasured.
Love Lindsey xxx