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Quirky shop for all your mystical needs comes to Freeman Street market

A new shop has come to Freeman Street market offering a range of jewellery, posters and other bespoke products.



Magical You Designs started during lockdown when owner Paula Waumsley found herself having a lot of time to fill. Having always enjoyed making things, she decided to go it alone with her new business.


Starting out on Ebay, Paula has built up the brand for the past 18 months before moving into the permanent home just over two weeks ago at Freeman Street market. In time, they will also be offering Tarot card readings and Reiki style healing, but for now she's just happy to be here.


"During lockdown, I had to quit my job as a carer and home school my daughter. I had time to fill and always enjoyed working with crystals so decided to do more with it and started making jewellery and bespoke gifts. I love it because the thing you buy is as unique as the person it's for.


"I started out on Ebay and thought I may be able to open my own shop one day and here we are." After being on display in a number of craft shops around Grimsby while taking part in the witches markets on Freeman Street, Paula felt it was time to go it alone.


"I loved doing all that, but wanted to do it myself. The reception has been amazing so far though. A lot of people have just come for a chat when they're struggling with their mental health, which I find really nice."



While it hasn't been easy, Paula admits that her start to life on the market has gone better than she thought. "I was worried nobody would turn up or think my products were weird, but people have loved them. I would like to be able to make it all and give it away for free if I could, that would be the dream."


Remaining ever the optimist, Paula tries not to think about the cost of living crisis that is hitting small, local businesses hard. She said: "You only get one life to live and we can live with worries or just go for it. Even if it doesn't work out, I'll be able to say I tried.

"I try not to think about the negative side of things, we need to learn how to survive and thrive." Paula is also hoping to perform various types of healing in the future including Reiki, which uses energy as a form of therapy.


By Luke Green Reporter - Grimsby Live

10:38, 15 JUN 2023

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