Business is blooming at a new Gosberton clothing agency thanks to the village’s recent flower festival.
Camilla Emanuele has opened The Shop in the Coach House, a building she coverted at the bottom of her garden at the Old Vicarage in Salem Street.
Former professional chef Camilla (49) cooked up the idea to include childrenswear because she saw a gap in the market.
She said: “I sell everything really - shoes, designer handbags which are really popular, jewellery and adult clothes - but included childrenswear because not many agencies do.
“Children’s clothing, especially designer brands, are very expensive, but not many agencies stock them. I just saw a gap in the market and because the coach house was unused I thought I’d turn it into a shop.”
The shop, which can be accessed by its own path, is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30pm to 4pm.
Running a clothing agency is a far cry from Camilla’s original career as a professional chef working all over the world.
After moving to London from Sweden she was personal chef to the Lord Mayor and also worked at restaurants in the West End.
It is probably no surprise that she met her husband Joe, a financial consultant, at the opening of a restaurant in London. They have two children Oscar (14), who goes to Spalding Grammar School and Sofia (12) who attends Spalding High School.
Seeking the country life, they moved to Gosberton three years ago.
The business works on a 50/50 business with customers donating clothing and other items for sale and getting half what is paid.
After the appropriate season, the owner can collect them if they have not sold or they can be given to charity.
There’s a tip for those thinking of searching through their wardrobes. Camilla said: “If you haven’t worn it for two years you never will, so why not make some money out of it.”
You can contact Camilla on 07745057190.