It all started a year ago when I decided to set up my own boutique after working for years with a multi national retail group it was time to go alone. I started selling accessories from my home and then decided to launch my boutique by publishing a catalogue if you like as a mobile shop, to which I received a fantastic response that was in the summer of 2007.

This season has brought a few changes the biggest being my new shop which is situated in the grounds of our pub. It is a beautiful space that not only sells my fantastic collection of accessories but is also a space that I can showcase different works from other people, together with coffee mornings every friday, ladies who lunch events and evenings do's this is now being recognised as a great place to come and relax for a hour or two, and shop of course.

Closet, 59a High Street,East Grinstead, 01342 323007

Now with my new look magazine being produced twice a year, it is the first free publication that focuses on fashion and beauty featuring some great editorials from other gorgeous hidden boutiques covering all local areas. Most exciting for me this year is my big increase in distribution with a well known national paper that is happening for Autumn/Winter.

I am always looking for new and exciting ways to expand and to give my customers something that is a little bit different.

It is now time for the new way of shopping.

Catherine Smith