Behind the Scents: A Peek Behind the Scenes at minnie + me
t minnie + me, we believe true wellness is handcrafted – not mass produced. Every bath bomb, candle, and pouch of salt starts with an idea, a scent memory, a spark of calm. Then it's lovingly brought to life in our scent-filled little studio in Roker, Sunderland.
This isn’t just a business – it’s a deeply personal space where peace is poured, fragrance is chosen with feeling, and every detail matters. Let’s take you behind the scenes…
🏡 Working from Home, with Heart
Running minnie + me from home isn’t just practical – it’s deeply meaningful. It means I can be there for my children, keep the kettle always warm, and build something beautiful in the middle of ordinary, everyday life.
You’ll often find me:
Blending bath salts while the slow cooker bubbles in the kitchen.
Hand-labelling orders between school runs and stories.
Pouring candles late at night when the house is quiet and the scent can truly settle.
This brand was built not in a boardroom, but in a home full of love, laundry, and lavender oil.
And I think that’s what makes it special.
✨ Where the Magic Happens
My workspace may be small, but it’s full of intention. Shelves lined with amber glass jars, kraft pouches, and ingredients that smell like calm in a bottle. There’s always a candle glowing gently in the background – maybe lavender and chamomile, or something zesty like eucalyptus and lemon.
It’s peaceful. It’s creative. It’s mine.
🕯️ Handcrafted with Intention
Every product at minnie + me is made right here, in-house and by hand. No factories. No shortcuts. Just thoughtful, small-batch craftsmanship.
Candles are hand-poured with 100% soy wax and tested for the perfect scent throw.
Bath salts are mixed to support mind and body, with every ingredient chosen for purpose.
Bath bombs are fizz-tested and sprinkled with love – and sometimes a little chaos if the kids are helping pack orders!
🌿 Scented Stories & Soulful Names
All of our product names come from real feelings and real moments. They’re a little playful, a little poetic – and always grounded in care.
Soak Me Softly was born from a late-night bath when I needed to reset.
Fizz Me Gently sounded like the exact thing I wanted after a long day.
Still from The Comfort Collection reminds me to slow down – to just be.
Everything I create comes from a lived experience, often while juggling motherhood, business, and moments of much-needed calm.
🎁 Packed with Purpose (and Kraft)
Packaging is simple, elegant, and sustainable – kraft boxes, refill pouches, jute bags, and tins you’ll actually want to reuse. Every parcel is packed by hand with a handwritten note, because I want you to feel the personal touch from the moment it arrives.
👩🍼 A Business Built on Love
minnie + me is named after my daughter, Wilhelmina Rose – my reason for slowing down and doing things differently. Before this, I ran The Pretty Little Candle Co, but minnie + me is something softer, more intentional.
It’s not just about selling products – it’s about helping others create moments of stillness and self-kindness, in the middle of life’s mess and magic.
💌 Want More Real-Life Moments?
Follow along @minnieandme.uk to see the reality behind the rituals – a work-from-home mum muddling through with salt-dusted hands, scent samples on the go, and a heart full of love for what I do.
Because here, happiness really is hand poured with love.
