Anna Lou of London Snowy White Apple brooch, �13, Soho Hip on Pottergate

It's the Norwich Christmas lights switch on this evening and some of the shops in Norwich Lanes are opening until late. So what better time to start your Christmas shopping.

Life Matters loves perusing the independent shops in the historic quarter of the city mainly because you can find items that you cannot find anywhere else in Norwich.

We have fallen in love with this apple brooch from Soho Hip which will brighten up our winter coats. The brooch also comes in black if you have a lighter colour coat.

The brooch is designed by Anna Lou of London, a label that until the arrival of Soho Hip wasn't available in the city.

Anna Lou of London Snowy White Apple brooch, �13, Soho Hip on Pottergate.