Variety - the spice of life!

Myriad Life Jewellery came into being 9 years ago when I decided I'd had enough of working for other people and wanted to do something different. Having visited markets in Europe and seen the lovely displays and buzzing atmosphere there my thoughts turned to how I could create a stall with its own unique style right here in Norfolk. The idea was to create the kind of stall I myself would love to come across. I wanted to see variety, colour, regularly changing designs and to see, well something a little bit different from jewellery pinned to boards that you often see on stalls.

Typically (for me) I didn't take the easy route. My idea was to lay the jewellery out so that browsers could pick it up, not in packets, or on cards or putting ten of the same item up hanging up in a row but on tables colour coded so that potential customers could try it on, feel the quality and easily see the size of each item.

This means that setting up takes a long time to do. Putting up the frame is the easy bit, arranging everything takes hours! This means that if you come to see Myriad Life Jewellery at Fakenham Market on Thursday, you can come again to Diss Market on Friday and Sheringham Market on Saturday and see an altered display every time. The same happens with the scarves. The models get dressed on a daily basis, the colour combinations change every day.

Suppliers are reviewed continuously, I am keen to get the best designs and the best prices possible for my customers. Over the years regular customers have become friends I want to please and keep interested. They rely on the stall not only for their own accessories but for gifts for their friends and loved ones. I am passionate about keeping my customers happy, after all they are the whole point of the existance of the stall!

If you can't make it to a market or show the stall visits, you can still buy the jewellery & scarves via www.myriadlifejewellery.co.uk

Be fab in Feb

At last we are in the second month of the year. I don't mind January but it can drag on. Now Myriad Life Jewellery can begin to look to Spring and we are very much looking forward to the annual visit to ISF at Birmingham to find inspiration for Spring/Summer 2011.

With the launch of www.myriadlifejewellery.co.uk last March, it will be even more important to find the right jewellery & scarves to expand the collection. At last Myriad Life Jewellery is expanding across the UK and into Europe while keeping our heart in Norfolk!


2010 was a challenging year but one of the most exciting things to come out of it was the Myriad Life Jewellery retail website. It has been a chance to reach people who can't make it to the stall, and Myriad Life will endeavour to fill the website with as much choice as folk find when they can actually visit the stall, while keeping the service as friendly and personal.


The aim for the Myriad Life Jewellery website was to create a clear concise way to shop, an easy shopping basket with simple yet effective design. The most important thing is to show off the beautiful jewellery & scarves! So far this has been achieved but the coming year is set to be even more interesting so keep visiting...
www.myriadlifejewellery.co.uk to see what's new!

Another decade, more decadence??

Wouldn't that be nice, more decadence? Times are hard all round but that is no reason to give up enjoying yourself. We've all got to watch the budget but fashion is always an important pick me up and it doesn't have to be expensive.

Whenever I pick up one of the fashion magazines I end up lusting over the latest leather jacket, hot mini dress or gorgeous boots right up until I see the price tag which was clearly meant to entice one of the Hilton sisters, not the likes of me!

However, the mags often suggest looking to a market for great fashion items and that doesn't have to mean Camden or Portobello, check out what's available closer to home. Be inventive and creative, style doesn't necessarily have to come from the High Street or the hotspots of London.

Of course in winter, the last thing you might want to do is traipse around in the cold seeking out a bargain. However, with all the flu bugs around, it might be best to avoid the city crowds and head for the quieter places to get your fashion fix. Open air kills the bugs pretty well so however cold it is, a little pain can go some way to gain a fresher, healthier atmosphere. Not that this is a health blog of course, I am getting a little carried away here!

The Myriad Life Jewellery stall evolved from my desire to find something a little different, presented in a user friendly way, a relaxed shopping environment with a little advice if required but no pressure, bright lights or pesky queues. Over the years I like to think I've achieved my target as more and more regulars return. With so much hustle bustle in everyday life, it's good to step out and have a little 'me' time and market shopping can be a good way to get away from the madding crowds! Customers have become friends who I look forward to having a chat with.

The jewellery & scarves on the stall are mostly available on our new website now www.myriadlifejewellery.co.uk. It's a work in progress but there are over 40 styles of scarf on there already, around 30 necklaces and bracelets and so the online collection grows. So if you really can't face open air shopping at this time of year, you can pick and choose from the comfort and warmth of your home or office.

Despite the rising costs, Myriad Life Jewellery aim to keep jewellery and scarves as affordable as possible. I understand that most people want a good choice and variety to go with their different outfits and try to maintain a sizeable collection.

Also, the stall only visits Norfolk markets, and does venture as far as Suffolk for shows during the year but the new website means you don't have to be in Norfolk to enjoy the collection. If you do visit Norfolk, please do come say hello. We welcome visitors from all over the country as Norfolk is such a popular holiday and weekend destination.

So back to decadence, hmm I think we've all earnt a bit of that!

Hunstanton Kite Festival

Next Sunday 22nd August the Myriad Life Jewellery stall will be at the Hunstanton Kite Festival so if you are looking for a great family day out, a place to fly your kite and some fab fashion jewellery to buy, well this is the place for you!

This will be our third year at the festival and as ever we are really looking forward to it, just keeping our fingers crossed for some good weather. The first year we were there the day started with massive downpours, then last year it was blisteringly hot. So this year a pleasantly warm still day with no wet would be much appreciated - organisers can you HEAR ME! If only they could arrange that.

The Myriad Life Jewellery stall as ever has a superb collection of necklaces, pendants, bracelets, bangles and earrings in a huge choice of colours and styles. Also, lots of summery scarves to accessorise with too.

If you can't make it to the Hunstanton Kite Festival, the stall can be found at Sheringham Market Wed/Sat, Fakenham Auction Site Market Thurs, Diss Market Friday. The stall will also be at the Aylsham Show on August bank holiday Monday, so you have lots of opportunity to seek us out.

Our jewellery is affordable, diverse and quality, please come and try it on (we have a mirror just ask), have a chat and enjoy the stall I've taken many years to create - just for you!