When people say you shouldn’t compare your kids, they’re absolutely right—but let’s be honest, it’s kind of impossible not to.
When my oldest daughter was 18 months old, we were deep in the throes of lockdown. Life was chaotic, exhausting, and uncertain. But amidst the madness, something unexpected happened: I found the time to create. My days were split between toddler wrangling and carving out precious moments in the workshop, and in that quiet, focused time, I rediscovered my creative spark.
Fast forward to now. My youngest is 18 months old, and while the world looks very different, I find myself yearning for the same sense of creativity and clarity that emerged back then.
My business—my first baby, the one that has taught me the most and caused the most grey hairs (though my youngest is determined to catch up!)—has grown and evolved in ways I could never have imagined. Yet, in the busyness of the past few years, I’ve felt a little further from the spark that started it all.
The Lockdown Reset and The Deco Collection
Lockdown gave me something I hadn’t had in years: time. Time to think, to design, and to pour my energy into creating something meaningful. That’s when The Deco Collection was born—a series of considered, geometric pieces that still feel as exciting to me now as the day I launched them.
The Deco Collection was a turning point. It was the moment I stopped chasing trends and started making the pieces I truly wanted to make—pieces that reflected my artistic vision and brought me so much pride.
Looking back, it was one of the most creatively fulfilling times of my life. And while I don’t miss the challenges of lockdown, I do miss that space to create freely and with intention.
A New Chapter
Over the past few years, my business has grown and shrunk, I’ve reached milestones I never dreamed of, but also had to admit defeat and try to keep my head above water more often than I would like.
As any small business owner (and parent) will tell you, nurturing dependants often comes with challenges. In the flurry of fulfilling orders, developing new pieces, and balancing family life, I’ve found myself longing for the simplicity and joy of carving something new, just for the love of it.
So here I am, at the start of 2025, ready for another creative reset. My workshop is tidied, my tools are ready, and my mind is full of ideas. Wax carving has always been my therapy—a way to quiet the noise and connect with my creative side—and I’m determined to make time for it again.
Looking Ahead
Reflecting on how far the business has come, I can’t help but feel proud. The Deco Collection still holds a special place in my heart, not just for its designs but for what it represents: a moment of clarity and purpose in an otherwise chaotic time.
I hope this year brings more of those moments—not just for me, but for you too.
If you haven’t explored The Deco Collection, I’d love for you to take a look. It’s a collection that continues to inspire me, and I hope it inspires you too.
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Here’s to a slow, steady, and creative 2025. Let’s see where the journey takes us.
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