Hello lovely friends,
Today marks a truly special milestone - Collecting Seashells is officially FOUR years old! I can hardly believe it’s been that long since I wrapped up my very first parcel in our gorgeous seashell tissue paper and sent it off into the world, filled with care and a whole lot of love.
What began as the tiniest spark of an idea - a dream to bring beautiful, thoughtfully chosen home accessories into your lives, has grown into something more heartwarming than I ever imagined. Knowing that the treasures Katie and I carefully select to go into our collections are making their way into your homes, becoming part of your everyday moments and memories, is the greatest joy of all.
Looking back on these past four years, I feel so proud of how far we’ve come.
In the beginning, it was just us - figuring things out as we went, learning everything from scratch, wearing all the hats. It was chaotic, exciting, overwhelming, and so full of love. Slowly but surely, we found our rhythm. We grew more confident as women in business, trusting our instincts, listening to our customers, and keeping you at the heart of everything we do.
From day one, I wanted to create a company I would want to shop from myself - one that treats people with kindness, care, and attention to detail. I believe customer service should go beyond expectations, and I hope that every parcel you receive from us feels like a little gift from a friend.
This past year has brought some pinch-me moments I’ll never forget. We were incredibly honoured to be invited to trade at the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market - a magical experience we’ll never forget. And I’m thrilled to share that not only have we been invited back this year, but we’ll also be bringing Collecting Seashells to Blenheim Palace Christmas Market for the very first time! It’s moments like these that remind us just how far we’ve come and how much further we can go.
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU from the very bottom of my heart - to every single one of you who has supported us along the way.
Whether you've made a purchase, recommended us to a friend, followed along on Instagram, or simply sent a kind word our way… you’ve helped us grow this little dream into something truly special.
To celebrate our fourth birthday, we want to share a little something with you - our amazing community, so you can treat yourself to something special...
- Simply enter code BIRTHDAY at checkout to enjoy 40% off, ending midnight tonight -
(excludes sale items and specific collections)
As we head into our fifth year, I feel more inspired than ever. Summer is just around the corner, and we’ve been working on a collection that’s full of sunshine, soul, and the little details that make a house feel like home.
And if you’re local (or fancy a day out!), we’d love to meet you in person. You’ll find us next weekend at BBC Gardeners’ World, Dorset Spring Fair, and Downton Cuckoo Fair - and later this year at the New Forest Show, Garden Shows, Romsey Show, and more! Taking Collecting Seashells on the road and meeting our wonderful customers face-to-face is one of the best parts of what we do.
Thank you again for believing in the magic of small businesses, for being part of our story and for letting us be part of yours.
P.S. Keep an eye out - the winner of our birthday giveaway will be contacted later today! 👀
With love always,
Tilly & Katie 🐚x