Redeemed and Rehomed by Creative Kindness

30/10/2026

💜🦋 A Heartfelt Thank You to Beautiful Rose 🦋💜

Today, my lovely friend Rose came into the boutique and treated herself to some beautiful dresses.

Rose, I know you were sad to hear that I’m leaving, and that really touched my heart.

I just want to thank you for your friendship, your beautiful kind words, and all the times you’ve walked through my door.

Every time you’ve visited, you’ve made me feel good. You’ve always brought kindness with you, and it’s been such a pleasure seeing you find beautiful dresses for yourself.

I truly pray that the sale of your house goes smoothly and that everything works out beautifully for you. I will be keeping you in my prayers. 🙏💜

Sometimes the most beautiful part of having a boutique isn’t what we sell. It’s the beautiful people we meet along the way.

Thank you, Rose, for being one of those people.

With love and kindness,
Creative Kindness 💜🦋

29/10/2026

29/10/2026

💜🦋 A LITTLE KINDNESS GOES A LONG WAY 🦋💜

As I’m clearing out my boutique, I’ve been putting items outside the fence for people to take for free.

Unfortunately, I’ve also had quite a few things taken from my yard without permission lately.

But today, about five minutes after closing, there was a knock at my door.

A young fella politely asked, “Excuse me, is this for sale or is it free?”

I told him it was free, and he asked if he could take the chin-up bar.

Of course he could!

As he was leaving, I called out, “Thank you for asking me. I really appreciate it!”

And he replied, “No worries, thank you!”

Such a simple little interaction, but after everything that’s happened lately, I genuinely appreciated his manners and respect.

To the young fella who took the chin-up bar today, thank you! You reminded me that a little courtesy can go a long way. 💜

29/10/2026

💜🦋 What Made Your Visit to Redeemed & Rehomed by Creative Kindness Special? 🦋💜

I’d love to ask all my beautiful customers something. 💜

If you’ve ever visited my boutique and made a purchase, you’ll know I’ve always tried to make your shopping experience a little bit special.

From beautifully presented clothing that’s been lovingly washed and ironed, to the pretty floral “Thank You” bags you take your purchases home in. 🌸

The complimentary gift wrapping when you’re buying something special for someone else. 🎁

And of course, the little FREE gifts I’ve loved giving with your purchases!

Over time, I’ve given out little bee keyrings, flowers, bee and flower designs, silver hearts, little red hearts, and even mini tape measures. 🐝❤️

I know some of you have collected four or five different keyrings over your visits, which absolutely warms my heart!

But I’ve always believed that shopping should be about more than simply buying something.

It’s about how you feel when you walk through the doors.

The music playing in the background.

The conversations we’ve shared.

The laughter, the kindness, the personal touches, and hopefully feeling welcomed and appreciated.

So I’d really love to hear from you.

💜 What has been your favourite part of visiting my boutique?

Was it the little free gift you received?

The beautiful bag you took your purchase home in?

The complimentary gift wrapping?

The music, the conversations, or simply the atmosphere?

Or was there something completely different that made your visit memorable?

And if you’ve received a few different free gifts, which one was your favourite? 🐝🌸❤️

As I face the heartbreaking journey of closing my beautiful little boutique, I’d genuinely love to know what your experience has meant to you.

Because I’ve always wanted you to leave with more than just a purchase.

I’ve wanted you to leave feeling valued, appreciated and perhaps carrying a little extra kindness home with you. 💜

I’d love you to share your memories in the comments.

Your answers would mean the world to me. 🥹💜🦋

Redeemed & Rehomed by Creative Kindness — where little things have always come from my heart. 💜















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29/10/2026

💜🦋 From a Gutted Heart This Morning to a Grateful Heart Tonight 🦋💜

This morning, I poured my heart out because I was absolutely gutted.

The first person who came into my boutique had come especially for an item I had priced at $30.

They told me they’d seen another one on eBay for $20, and in the end, they walked out with my item for $20 — $10 less than my asking price.

Yes, I made a sale, but I was absolutely gutted.

When you’re pouring your heart, soul, time and money into keeping a little boutique going, sometimes things like that hurt more than people realise.

At one point today, I’d only made $20 in sales.

And I spoke to God.

I reminded Him of His promises. I told Him I couldn’t pay my bills or put food on my table with people simply walking through my doors. I needed people to actually purchase things.

Because God says in His Word that He will provide, and I stand on those promises.

And once again, He provided. 🙏💜

Today, I made $170 in sales!

Now, some people might read that and think, what’s so special about $170?

Well, let me tell you something.

I don’t even make $170 in an entire WEEK, let alone in ONE DAY!

So to me, that is HUGE.

That’s money to buy food tomorrow. That’s another reminder of why I continue to stand on the promises of God.

And then something beautiful happened tonight.

As I’m just about to go to sleep, I read a comment on the heartfelt post I shared this morning.

A beautiful lady named Ollie, who had visited my boutique two days in a row, wrote:

“This is why we came back the second day in a row to get great bargains and help a local out. We don’t know you personally but we were more than happy with the prices we paid for our items.”

🥹💜

Oh, Ollie, if only you knew how much those words meant to me tonight.

You don’t know me personally, yet you took the time to leave such a kind and encouraging comment.

And what makes it even more beautiful is the timing.

This morning, one person’s actions left me absolutely gutted. Tonight, another person’s kindness has lifted my heart.

Isn’t it amazing how much difference one person can make?

Sometimes people don’t realise how deeply their words or actions can affect someone, whether that’s negatively or positively.

And tonight, Ollie reminded me of the beautiful side of humanity.

The kindness.

The encouragement.

The people who genuinely want to see a little local business succeed.

And as I reflect on today, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude.

I started the day feeling hurt, discouraged and wondering how I was going to get through another day financially.

But God brought people through my doors, sales were made, and I finished the day with an amount I wouldn’t normally make in a whole week.

And now, just before I close my eyes, He’s allowed me to finish my day reading words of kindness and encouragement.

What started as a day of discouragement has ended as a day of gratitude.

And once again, I’m reminded that God has never let me go without.

Time and time and time again, He has provided.

🙏 Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Saviour.

Ollie, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💜

And to every person who walked through my boutique doors today, made a purchase, or offered a kind word, thank you.

You have no idea what your support means to this little boutique and the person behind it.

I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. Tonight, I’m going to sleep with a grateful one.

And in between, God provided.

Goodnight, beautiful people. Never underestimate the power of a little kindness. 💜🦋

Creative Kindness

29/10/2026

💜 I’M GOING TO SPEAK FROM THE HEART TODAY, BECAUSE I’M ABSOLUTELY GUTTED. 💜

I don’t think people realise just how much their actions can affect someone who is already struggling to keep a small business going.

Creative Kindness is a boutique. I purchase my stock. I don’t rely on donated stock to keep my doors open. Every beautiful piece you see in my shop has cost me money before it ever reaches the shelves.

I’m paying $605 a week in rent alone, not including electricity, insurance, EFTPOS fees and all the other expenses of running a business.

And I’m already going through the heartbreak of closing my boutique.

Today, someone came in and asked me to take $20 for a beautiful vintage item I had priced at $30. An item that was already very reasonably priced.

And do you know why I accepted?

Because I hadn’t made a single sale today.

I needed that sale. Not because I thought the item was only worth $20, but because I have bills to pay.

And the saddest part?

The moment that customer walked out, I felt absolutely gutted.

Not because of the $10 itself, but because of what it represented.

Another person wanting me to accept less. Another piece of stock leaving my boutique for less than I believed it was worth. Another reminder of how difficult it has become to keep my doors open.

You saved yourself $10 today. But you have absolutely no idea how that transaction made me feel.

I stood here afterwards feeling so defeated that I genuinely wanted to shut my doors and go home.

That’s what people don’t see.

They see a shop. They see a price tag. They see an opportunity to get a bargain.

They don’t see the person behind the counter who’s trying desperately to cover the rent, pay the bills and hold herself together while closing a business she’s poured her heart and soul into.

And it’s not just people asking for discounts. I’ve also had to deal with theft, which makes an already heartbreaking situation even harder.

I understand that times are tough. Believe me, I understand better than most.

But please remember, small business owners are struggling too.

If you don’t want to pay the price I’ve placed on an item, that’s your choice. You don’t have to buy it.

But please stop expecting me to reduce prices that are already fair.

I’m not asking for sympathy. I’m asking for a little consideration and respect.

Because behind Creative Kindness is a real person with real feelings, real financial pressures and a heart that’s feeling pretty battered right now.

Kindness isn’t just something I put on my shopfront. It’s something I genuinely believe in. And right now, I could really use a little of it in return. 💜🦋

Creative Kindness

29/10/2026

💜 A LITTLE REMINDER FROM CREATIVE KINDNESS 💜

I understand that everyone is feeling the financial squeeze at the moment. Believe me, I am too.

What some people may not realise is that I’m paying $605 a week in rent alone just to keep my boutique open. That’s before electricity, insurance, stock, EFTPOS fees and all the other expenses that come with running a small business.

My items are already priced fairly. I take pride in offering beautiful, quality pieces at reasonable prices.

Just because I’m closing down does not mean I’m giving everything away.

I’m finding it increasingly frustrating when people come into my boutique and try to bargain me down on items that are already reasonably priced.

I’m struggling financially too. And when I’ve worked hard to create something beautiful, only to have people constantly asking me to accept less, it honestly takes the joy out of my day.

I’m not a big corporation. I’m one person trying to cover my expenses and get through the closure of a business I’ve poured my heart into.

If you don’t like my prices, or don’t want to pay what I’m asking, that’s absolutely fine. But please don’t come into my boutique expecting me to reduce them just because you want a bargain.

You’re welcome to shop elsewhere if my prices don’t suit you.

I shouldn’t have to feel pressured or uncomfortable saying no to an offer in my own shop.

I believe in kindness, but kindness needs to go both ways.

Please remember that small business owners are feeling the financial pressure too. 💜

Creative Kindness 🦋