Angelwood, in Sunspot, Jaywick, is the free-spirited brainchild of Stuart Barber and business partner Mo Tyler.

The bohemian store, also selling crystals and relaxing oils, was officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Jaywick councillor Dan Casey.

The cohesive collaboration sees Stuart produce most of the shop’s handmade furniture items, while Mo is in charge of all things mystical.

Stuart, who is also a behaviour support worker, hopes the project can help shine a light on the seaside village and its communal togetherness.

He said: “We started this business because we believe the shop and Jaywick as an area both complement each other really well.

“We wanted to offer Jaywick something different which is full of positivity and alternative, so we decided to start-up Angelwood.”