Melanin Minds

11/03/2026

A little small business moment I’ll never forget ✨

Seeing my Caribbean-inspired candles and wax melts stocked in Leeds at Art & Soul felt so special.

I never had the opportunity to visit Leeds to trade at a market, so seeing my products now stocked in a shop feels like such a proud moment in my business journey.

Grateful for every step of this journey and for everyone who continues to support my business 💛

08/03/2026

What a way to celebrate International Women’s Day 💛

I’m so excited to share that my Caribbean-inspired candles, reed diffusers and wax melts are now stocked in Leeds! 🎉

You can now find them at Art & Soul Leeds, a beautiful independent shop spread across two floors and filled with amazing art, creativity and independent businesses.

A huge thank you to the lovely Leeds ladies working in the shop for such a warm welcome today - it really means so much to be part of such a supportive, creative space.

If you’re in Leeds, do pop in and have a browse and see if you can spot my candles bringing a little island warmth to the city 🌴✨

Supporting women, supporting independent businesses - today and every day.

04/03/2026

Come with me to stock my products in Oxford 🛍️✨

From packing everything up, to seeing them displayed in The Crafters Emporium for the first time… such a proud moment 🤍

There’s something so special about seeing your small business on a shop shelf - especially in the heart of Oxford.

If you’re nearby, go and have a browse at 41–42 Cornmarket St, OX1 3HA and let me know if you spot my products 👀

28/02/2026

POV: You’re shopping in Oxford and spot your favourite small business 👀✨

You can now find my products at The Crafters Emporium, 41–42 Cornmarket St, right in the centre of Oxford 🤍

So grateful to be part of a space that champions independent makers. If you visit, tag me in your photos - I’d love to see!

Thank you for continuing to support my independent business, it truly means everything 🫶

24/02/2026

We’re now stocked in Oxford 🎉

You can officially find my products at The Crafters Emporium, 41–42 Cornmarket St, Oxford OX1 3HA 🤍

I’m so proud to be part of such a beautiful space filled with talented independent makers, right in the heart of Oxford. If you’re local (or visiting soon), I’d absolutely love for you to pop in and take a look.

Thank you so much for supporting small - every visit, share and purchase means the world ✨

01/02/2026

So this happened last Sunday… and I genuinely can’t believe it’s already been a week 🥹✨

Seeing my products stocked at Love Local Hub CIC still feels a bit surreal.

Love Local Hub is all about celebrating local and ethical businesses, so being part of their community is such a proud moment for me. If you’re in Milton Keynes, go check it out – the space is full of incredible small brands 💛

29/01/2026

Spend the day with me as I share a little behind-the-scenes of something I’ve been SO excited about ✨

My products are now officially stocked at Love Local Hub CIC in Milton Keynes 🎉

Being part of a space that champions independent, ethical and local businesses honestly means the world. If you’re local, pop in and have a browse – it’s such a lovely hub of small businesses. And if not, you can still shop online and support local from wherever you are 🤍

Love Local Hub CIC, Milton Keynes

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

✨ Happy to announce ✨

My Caribbean inspired mini candles and wax melt snap bars are now stocked at Love Local Hub CIC in Milton Keynes 🎉

Love Local Hub CIC supports independent, ethical and local businesses, and I’m so excited to be part of such a brilliant community. If you’re local, I’d love for you to pop in and have a browse. And if you’re not nearby, you can still shop online and support local from anywhere 🤍

Thank you so much for all the support – this really means everything.

24/12/2025

When I say “we”… we all know I mean ME - Alexandra 💁🏽‍♀️

It’s been a tough year, but I’m incredibly grateful. Thank you to everyone who shopped with me, shared kind words, or sent encouragement - it truly kept me going.

A special shout-out to the GOOD organisers who always make it happen and the fellow vendors who showed up, supported, and motivated me along the way 🤍

The website will remain open for orders (excluding Etsy & Wakuda).

🗓 Orders placed between 23rd December – 4th January will be shipped on 5th January.

Wishing you all a lovely festive season ✨