Following the Prime Minsters announcement to Covid-19 yesterday evening in the UK. I wanted to send you all a message of reassurance at this uncertain and challenging time. The news and guidelines are constantly being updated, so please note this information is subject to change.

Stepping Stones Emporium is actively following the government guidelines as health and safety remains our priority across the board during our formulating, creating and packaging processes. Our customers are our first priority - that’s why we want to keep you up to date on changes to the way we work, how we’re prioritising your needs

Orders: We will no longer be able to offer a "collection" service with immediate effect until further notice. However, we have made the decision to continue to offer our online postal service using our usual couriers MyHermes who have in place a "contactless" collection service from our head office. Unless we hear any different from our couriers, this will continue as usual for our customers.

My reason for keeping the online service open?
Firstly and honestly, its my income and my way of contributing to my family. As a self-employed person, I still need to source that income. I have worked extremely hard to build my business from scratch to what you see today in a very short amount of time. Although, I know its going to be extremely tough, I wont go down without a fight!
Secondly, my business was created when I hit a very dark time in my personal life after the death of my Mother. I used product making as my therapy which played a huge part in my personal health and well-being. I truly believe seeing beautiful posts via my social media platforms and allowing you to have the choice to shop in the safety of your homes when your mental health and well-being may well be compromised is vital at such a challenging time. My artisan products may help to offer you a tiny piece of "self love" and all important escapism at this difficult time we all face.
I started SSEmporium from a challenging time and it brings me so much joy on a daily basis to continue to design and formulate products that I personally make individually for you all. I dont sadly have a crystal ball...boy I wish I did! I honestly make all the products with love in my heart and BIG smile on my face.

So, I`ll finish this message by saying. Please stay safe and look after yourselves. Its going to be tough, but our planet is feeling a little broken right now and we need to give it time to heal.
So, heres hoping SSEmporium comes out the otherside. I will continue to design, develop and formulate all your lovely products as this is very much my therapy and a huge part of my well-being,more so then ever right now.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support, love and kindness for all that I hand make. Please continue to follow our regular posts and feeds via our social media pages. Do get in touch if you have any concerns or questions in regards to this information.
Know you are all in my thoughts. Stay safe.
Love & Sparkles
Caroline
Founder and Creative Glitter Queen X