Mini Earth Wonders story
Forest Child
I was born in nature. I grew up in a little village nestled in a forest and lived with my mother, who was sick from a rare spinal tumour, she was moving in a wheelchair, and my dad, an artist and herbalist. I relished playing in the forest and would often find myself seeking comfort, solace and freedom amongst the tall grasses, trees, flowers, and herbs around me. The forest was my second home - I had a strong connection to it and felt safe and secure there.
Fast forward to my life in 2019 - I lost my job and my mum. This was a tough time for me. After some deep soul-searching I realised that I needed to heal myself and lost myself within art, creation and being in nature to relax, connect and revive my soul. Now when I look at a flower or plant, my imagination sees other worlds.
Finishing touches are everything to me!
A few years ago, I bought a new home for my family, and wanted something to make it just that little more special – I am sure many of you will relate to this! After searching around hardware stores, I came home empty-handed, with no exciting handles for my new doors and cupboards.
I just love art, and the practice of creation helps me to feel calm and close to nature. At my new home I spent time considering a new colour scheme and tiles for my bathroom. I imagined I was in a scuba diving movie, being free and saving fish. In that moment a little whisper came to me to create my own tiles from resin, and the image in my head was the colour of the ocean.
This was my turning point, and the seeds of MiniEarthWonders were planted!
Who is it for?
My creations are looking for homes with people who appreciate the beauty of nature, frozen in time! They are ideal for someone who enjoys the individuality of each piece, stopping for a moment to admire the beauty within it.
Why is this product special?
Each Mini Earth Wonder is made with love and passion. These pieces allow you to enjoy the beauty of or natural world all year round / whatever the season. As each piece is set in resin it will not fade or discolour – rather its beauty will remain frozen in time for you to enjoy forever!
Why is the product different?
Each Mini Earth Wonder piece is unique. No other company embeds real flowers into a timeless resin piece, so please be assured that only real flowers are used. Even if you buy more than one of the same flower each piece will have its own individuality in colour, shade and shape. This is the beauty of originality.
We are a small business with a big heart, and all our pieces are made by hand in small batches, therefore keeping the love real.
Although we have a beautiful range of flowers in resin for you to purchase from our shop, we also offer a bespoke service. This means that if you would like pieces made for you personally for either drawers, doors, or even wedding favours, we can accommodate this. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and allow 3-4 weeks for this type of project.
What is our plan regarding the future?
It is not work – it is a pleasure!
When I first started out on my journey my original intention was to heal and provide something beautiful for myself, but as my MiniEarthWonders seed has slowly grown, I realised that these little pieces needed to be shared with others. I originally opened my shop thinking clients would not visit, however after a few sales and some lovely reviews I felt spurred to continue with my passion and earn some money doing something that I love.
I do not wish to be a big brand. To ensure that each item continues to be made with love I will continue to be making them by hand. This is where the magic is!
Also, please be assured that I will never send any piece to you that I would not want in my own home. You will find all pieces are carefully and lovingly packaged. After all, this is a gift of nature for you to commit to memory – it is my gift to you!
Mission Statement – what do I want to give to customers?
These unique pieces are made to bring joy to their new owner. I want customers to enjoy simple nature throughout the year, within a frozen world of resin. I want to slow down time and encourage customers to stop for a moment and savour the beauty of nature.
For individual projects, customers also have the opportunity to be involved in the process of choosing the flowers for their resins.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for visiting my page and learning a little more about me and why I am here. I feel making these beautiful resins for you is my calling, and I cannot wait to provide you with your own truly exclusive and special Mini Earth Wonder.
With Love from,
Rene
MiniEarthWonders