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02/12/2025
Hello! I just wanted to let you know about this Thursday evening which is Millers Farm Shop annual Christmas shopping evening and is always a really lovely atmosphere (free parking, free Santa, stalls and more)
We will also have some little wooden decorations so you can add a Christmas wish to our rather large outside Christmas tree ...
We will be serving free samples of our spiced cacao and mulled wine tea during the evening
And then for all customers you can select a little gift under the tree on your way out as our gratitude to you for supporting our little business this Christmas.
We will also have some free Gingerbread House or Chocolate Macaroon wax melt samples to give away to anyone that pops into the shop while stocks last :)
We hope to see you there
21/11/2025
All going on 😅💕
19/11/2025
I was planning on posting each day this week with some of the highlights over the past 3 years of having the shop but here we are .. nearly end of Wednesday and haven't posted.. nothing new there then! Customers often ask me 'Ohh are you on Insta?' and I reply 'Yes indeed I have an account but not much happens there as I am busy here in the shop talking to incredible people in real life'
But each week I kick myself that I haven't documented things as the change this year has been incredible.. we have transformed everything little by little and I wish I had some sort of documentation to show (for me more than anything) how things evolved.. and also to show those who are setting out on following their dreams that it simply isn't a straight line.. in fact I am not sure it is much of a line at all and more of a manic scribble in my case 😉
Anyway my intention was to share some of the things which really made my stop and say 'wow' and one of those is when I had an email from Australia when a customer who visited Millers Farm Shop while on holiday found our little shop and when she got home in Australia she was so addicted to our 'Arabian Princess' fragrance that she paid a lot of postage to have me ship a years supply out to her.
I mean if that doesn't show just how powerful a scent can be then I don't know what does.. that someone would ship it half way around the world because the scent made her feel a certain way ... in a way that no other scent in the whole of Australia could make her feel.
And that just made me stop in awe.... in awe of how small intentions can travel half way around the world without you having to be there yourself.. how captivating scent truly is and how incredible and loyal our customers are.
So that is one of the memories I am reflecting on today.. I hope to share another tomorrow but hey.. I am me and that means that social media comes at the bottom of a very long 'to do list' which is full of exciting incredible things to do in real life 😉
Much love and thanks for reading
Ria xx
PS: open day this Saturday to celebrate our 3rd Birthday so please do pop in and partake in a spiced Cacao, herbal mulled wine tea and a free gift :)
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31/10/2025
Create a wreath that gives back! Our upcoming sola flower wreath workshop is more than just a craft session—it's a chance to support Back To Being CIC and learn the magic of sustainable sola flowers. These beauties aren't just eco-friendly; they can be refreshed, repainted, and updated each season, year after year, becoming a unique reflection of your style. Join us for a warm, creative experience that feels good for your soul and the planet. All proceeds go to Back To Being CIC!
28/10/2025
While sola flowers are the main event at our Wreath Making workshops you can also add ribbon, dried fruits and flowers, Christmas sprigs or decorations.. anything to make YOUR wreath truly yours. Have you booked your space yet? Not long now!
23/10/2025
Ready to infuse your home with warmth and creativity, while making a tangible difference? Our upcoming sola flower wreath workshop is more than just an event, it's an experience for the soul. Sola flowers offer an incredible sustainable alternative to fresh or plastic blooms. They last forever, can be painted to match any season or mood, and allow you to update your decor without waste. Plus, you can scent them with your favorite essential oils. Imagine a gorgeous wreath filling your home, or even your front porch, with a scent that welcomes you every time you walk through the door.
Each workshop ticket directly benefits Back To Being CIC Come along, create something beautiful and long-lasting, and contribute to a cause that spreads light. Spaces are limited, so secure yours today!
19/10/2025
Did you know wreaths have a long and interesting history, tracing back to ancient civilisations that used them as symbols of victory, honour, and celebration. Over time, their meaning evolved, becoming a cherished part of cultural and seasonal traditions.
Join us on our Sola flower workshops and make one that is truly unique and will last for years to come :)
17/10/2025
Curious about what sola flowers are exactly? Sola wood flowers are made from the tapioca plant. They are natural, biodegradable, and look so much like real flowers. It's a truly sustainable choice. This workshop isn't just about making something lovely; it's about giving back, with all funds supporting Back To Being CIC. Let's craft lasting beauty together.
14/10/2025
Imagine crafting a beautiful wreath that stays vibrant year after year, just like this one! Our upcoming sola flower wreath workshop is not just a creative escape, it's a mindful act of sustainability. Sola flowers are incredibly eco-friendly, can be refreshed seasonally, painted to match any decor, and never need replacing. Plus, all proceeds go to Back To Being CIC! Join us and make something truly unique for your home while supporting a wonderful cause.
12/10/2025
Imagine unwrapping a daily dose of calm. Our Advent Calendar offers a delightful mix of mini and full-sized treats... What little luxury are you hoping for?
11/10/2025
We believe even the smallest moments can be magical. Our Advent Calendar invites you to unwrap a daily gift, from soothing scents to full-sized faves. Which scent brings you comfort during busy times?
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Hi there! I am Victoria and I set up my first Business Baby in 2002, when I was just 22. It allowed me to escape the IT career which was killing my soul one day at a time. It got to the point where I was driving to work wishing I would have a car accident to simply have some time off. I realised then, after starting to read self development books, that this was not OK, and I left my high paying career to start my own creative business "The Keepsake Co". It soon took off and I was selling keepsakes worldwide as well as supporting people to start and build their own creative business. Since becoming a mother, I realised that I couldn't do both my own creative business AND support others if I wanted to be there as much as I could for them, so I focused on supporting the women that I so dearly love and let my own creative business fade away.
Towards the end of this last decade of helping others, I realised that my own creative needs were not being met. I had this internal pull to just be in my creative studio, and yet I felt I couldn't justify it because this was no longer my business. I felt guilty and at the same time I felt a part of me slowly dying, which led me back into depression and anxiety...something I had become very familiar with. I use these feelings as an inner compass to flag up when I am not in alignment with my soul’s purpose. Whilst coaching others with their creative businesses will always be a big part of my life, I needed to re-carve time into my working week to nourish my soul...and that had to be about bringing creativity and my developing fascination with the quantum field, manifestation, spirituality and intentional living, back into my life.
2019 was all about re-writing the future I wanted for myself, figuring out who I was deep in my soul while tapping into the universal energy which is there for all of us. It was also about giving myself permission to dream of a different pace of life without feeling guilt about being lazy or 'not fitting in' with the masses.
The life I have consciously created, or manifested, for myself in 2019 is not normal. I now live in Dorset, amongst trees, down by the river just a short walk from the beach. My home is a building which resembles a hut and is sunken down below the road! I live there with my husband and two children, along with a handful of squirrels who love to run up and down on the tin roof of my creative workshop...which makes almost as much noise as the rain on my 'bedroom' roof.
You see, I wanted to get away from the normal, crazy, busy world. I wanted out of the 'system' as much as possible without losing the sense of connection which I crave, even though I am a complete introvert. I wanted to live my life my way and not spend the rest of my life paying off a massive mortgage just to keep up with the Jones’ next door! I no longer wanted to work to make money to buy things I didn't really need. Instead, I wanted time, space and a feeling of complete inner calm.
I have managed to create, or manifest, my most incredible life which ticks all of these boxes with a strong focus on well-being, calm, creativity with a hint of cozy (It's a Hygge life for me!). Learning to look after myself through aromatherapy, nutrition, meditation and other modalities, which have taken me from someone who burns myself out chasing a warped sense of success towards someone who is happy in the moment and has no real plan over what is next. I am being guided by energy and it feels amazing to surrender to the knowing which is deep inside of us.
Naturally I still need to earn money, but I want to do so in a way which makes my heart sing, and so sending little hugs through the post which have the power to change someone’s life ticks ALL my boxes.
So please read me new book or look through my Etsy store, where you will find aromatherapy, energy and crystal infused gifts such as intention bracelets, roller balls and candles. I also have some downloadable meditations, planners and more aimed to help you to gain confidence and clarity so that you can go on to live your best life.
