Olivia Williams in the new OnlyWillow shop, situated on Market Street in Kirkby Stephen
A FORMER teacher has opened up a silver jewellery shop in Kirkby Stephen.
Olivia Williams is the woman behind OnlyWillow Jewellery and Gifts, which showcases her work as well as that of local makers.
The jewellery she sells in the Market Street store is ''inspired by nature' and offers personalised designs.
She had been running the business while working as a design and technology teacher but quit a year ago.
"It's still stressful and hard work but it's just doing it for me and I am enjoying it," she said. "It does not feel like work, I am pinching myself every day."
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