THE owner of a much‑loved crystal and spirituality shop in Northumberland has thanked her customers for the "best" first year in business.
Chloe Cavanagh's Spirit Rocks, on Prudhoe's Front Street, opened its doors on August 1 last year after two and a half years of trading at markets across the Tyne Valley.
Since then, the crystal, jewellery and general spirituality retailer has become a staple on Front Street, offering everything from crystals and crystal jewellery to incense, tarot cards, dreamcatchers and decorative homeware.
Reflecting on the milestone, Chloe said the past 12 months had "flown by" and left her "feeling all nostalgic" as she looked back at photos from the shop's early days.
"I've had the best year and met the most amazing people through the shop and couldn't be more grateful for all of you," she said via Spirit Rocks' Facebook account.
"Seeing the shop's growth over this year has made me realise that I'm actually really proud of myself and should probably acknowledge that a little more often.
"Thank you all so much for the best year. Here's to another amazing one. I can't wait to see everyone today and start the celebrations."
From the outset, Spirit Rocks has woven Chloe’s personal 'feather story' into the business, with every purchase coming with a free feather in tribute to her late horse, Spirit.
The shop has also built a reputation for supporting other small businesses and local makers, stocking plants, furniture, beauty products and handmade work from independent vendors, as well as hosting popular tarot readers and mediums in a dedicated reading room.
Prudhoe councillor Gordon Stewart said Spirit Rocks' success underlined the strength of the town's business community.
He said: "Prudhoe has a great community which welcomes all businesses, the town is a fantastic place to live, work, visit, learn and invest in.
"Customers from far and wide visit this great business, which has many benefits for the area directly and indirectly."
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