July was a busy month for us at Mimi by the Sea and we are grateful for you, our customers, in supporting us on this journey, into August and our first birthday.
What makes every day special is the stories you share and your feedback, it keeps us going and wanting to share the best with you.
Some memorable moments from August were:
The Artist and customer who said the shop was the best and perhaps only significant thing that happened in a strange year;
An old school chum who popped in to say her husband had bought her a kiln and she was going to start creating her own pottery.
The creator of the Newcastle Widows Row Facebook page, whose heart resides in the harbour area of Newcastle and we now have his story and poetry books on the way to our shelves.
The local ladies and day trippers who haven’t ventured to this part of town in more than a year and are discovering us for the first time.
The mother who purchased a Mourne Way Apparel pink running t-shirt to bring a bit of home to her daughter who lives in Canada.
The questions about products we might not have just yet and the acknowledgement on the new carefully created and selected products with more on the way.
The connections with fabulous new suppliers who have their own amazing stories, such as the 19 year old entrepreneur and creator who sells in 30 retail outlets worldwide, lives just up the road and knew when she drove past and noticed us for the first time that she had to have her products with us.
Some days we pinch ourselves, as it is a privilege to showcase and represent artisan products and pass them onto you when you appreciate the time, effort and thought that went into their creation.
We are Mimi by the Sea: Gift, Home, Dream. For gifts, for home and supporting creatives.
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Mimi by the Sea: Gift – Home – Dream
When I created Mimi by the Sea last summer I knew that the word dream had to be written under the sign as I wanted the shop to support others in achieving their dreams. I’ve had an interest in artisan and curated craft and art for the best part of 20 years. When I travelled I always looked for items that were lovingly created and might give me a feeling of home.
I still have those items today one of my favourites being a beautifully embossed ceramic oil burner that I bought in Byron Bay, Australia 21 years ago! When I felt a little homesick a picture of the Mountains of Mourne were my comfort and I get a lot of customers today who purchase prints and cards to send to family members around the world who need a reminder of the beautiful area in which we live.
Mimi is a term used for grandmother and I named the shop with my granny Mona in mind, she loved days out by the sea and Tyrella Beach and Newcastle were her favourite spots. She was a supportive and inspiring person and encouraged everyone to do the things that they wanted to do, a real ‘get things done’ type of person and I hope I have taken some inspiration from those great qualities in her.
How our dreams can help our mental health
Looking after your mental health is really important and I have had some customers this week who have chatted to me about how worried they are about friends and family members who have got used to staying indoors and a fear of the outside world again. Connecting with nature and the great outdoors is one thing we have all been able to lean on over this last year or so and as a big fan of the outdoors, I appreciate now more than ever the beauty of the Mourne area.
One of the most positive things I have observed and that excites me for Mimi customers is that creation is at an all time high and I have been following some lovely artists, crafters and creators who like myself might never have started something new only for the last year. Their creativeness has come alive and their talents are being expressed in lovely items for your home or to share with loved ones.
Maeve-ann
Founder and Owner of Mimi by the Sea
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