A former tiler is hoping to create a family-run business after swapping his career of 30 years.
Tony Sayer has marked a new chapter at Norwich Market selling home and garden decor and is looking to join forces with his daughter, Chloe Sayer.
The 48-year-old, who lives near the University of East Anglia, had grown tired of running his business in construction and was desperate for a change.
And now, after opening Norwich Wood Whisperer in a prime location at the front of the market, he is looking to strengthen the business further.
He said: "I would love to make it a family-run business.
"My daughter is between jobs at the moment and might come on board to help permanently.
"She helped me set up the stall with my nephew, Noah.
"My wife has been a massive help too.
"I worked as a wall and floor tiler for 30 years.
"I had my own business, but running it was too much hard work.
"I wanted something more relaxing, and so I decided to take a gamble and open up a stall on the market.
“I got offered a double stall spot at the back of the market a while back.
"I decided to wait eight weeks for a front row stall.
"My house is full of wood carvings. I just really like them, so I went with that."
The stall sells a range of items including wood chimes, jewellery, Congo and Bongo drums, Buddhas and African masks.
Around 80pc of the items are imported from Indonesia.
He said: "Some of the drums are small enough to carry around with you.
"People have been buying them for the World Cup matches.
"We also sell natural cotton bags.
"The wooden mushroom carvings we sell have been really popular.
"Prices range from £150 to £180.
"Our carved wooden bulldogs are on the pricier side."
