May Home Store

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the first of May.

A new month, and a quiet reminder that our last in store pop-up was three years ago this week (can you believe it!) So much has been brewing creatively, but I always come back to this - finding beauty in the little things.

I’m (slowly) learning, pun intended, that a slower pace isn’t laziness. Slow is deliberate. Slow is intentionally choosing moments of pause. In a world that pushes for more and hurry and racing, slow is a resistance against the norm. Like a blank canvas, slowing makes space for creativity, for pondering…for becoming.

May this month be a gentle reminder to lean back into moments of slowing. Into your blank canvas, to your why and a reminder that it’s worth coming home to.

It’s been a year since we paused May Home Store, and while I’d love to say that I’ve spent that time quietly and gently - life had other plans. 🌿

Over the past year, I’ve been immersed in building brand and marketing for an incredible local Paediatric Therapy business, surrounded by a team of the most truly inspiring humans. It’s been a journey of learning and growth in my understanding of the child development space and Occupational Therapy, filled with moments that remind me of the power of connection and purpose in our work.

Still, there’s been a part of me that’s missed this space here. I’ve missed the simple joys of bringing fresh flowers through the doors of May Home Store in the Spring mornings, the beauty of our heartfelt conversations shared, and, of course, the delight of wrapping a little piece of warmth and care into each package - especially in the lead up to this beautiful Christmas season.

Pausing has made me realise that May Home Store wasn’t only a shop for me—it is reflection of everything I love about creating a sense of home and connection.

While our little shop space will always hold a special place in my heart, I wanted to reconnect, not as a store, but as a humble place to notice the good that is there in the world - for those who choose to see it. So, in this space moving forward, I’ll be sharing snippets of our dance of building a work and home life that is intentional and meaningful (albeit often a slightly more uncoordinated routine!), reflections on the beauty of home, and the small moments that bring joy, to me and I hope, to you.

I May (pun intended) look to bring back the website journal in coming weeks, mostly so we can all enjoy that granola recipe again!

Until then, thank you for being here - still. 😌 x Laura

Our closing sale is here. Time for a good old clearance sale of so many of our much loved items. Clothing is all 30% - 50% off in store only and we have huge reductions on all products in store. Pop in to pick up your Christmas gifts and let us gift wrap them for you, like you know we love to do! ☺️ See you this weekend for tea and a treat! 🙂 Open Friday - Sunday 10am - 4pm.
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It’s been a little minute since we’ve said hello! 👋🏼 Excitingly there’s only 5 more sleeps until our next In Store Pop In at May Home Store and we’re going to be doing a little sneaky something this week! Check your inbox tomorrow to be the first to know! I can’t wait to see you in store again, it’s going to be cosy with candles lit and feeling just like home (minus the toys needing to still be packed away from holiday craziness) 😅
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A gentle reminder (to myself) to not overfill our mind’s plates. I’m a world that glorifies hurry, I’m finding myself increasingly drawn to that which is unrushed, slower, meaningful and authentic. I’m writing a little more on this in our newsletter this week, if you think that might be your cup of tea, head to our website, I’d love to have you and hopefully pop a little encouragement and lightness in your inbox! ☺️
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