In 1989, I stood in front of the Great Pyramids of Egypt; wide-eyed, humbled, and forever changed. That moment sparked a bold decision: to leave my full-time job and begin a creative journey that would become Where The Wilde Things Are.
Launched in 1990, my business began with handcrafted jewellery, bridal headpieces, and one-of-a-kind accessories. Over the past 35 years, it has grown into an online destination for sustainable fashion accessories, artisan-made crossbody bags, and travel-inspired designs from around the world.
Each piece I design, make or curate tells a story; be it of a place, of people or of purpose. Designed for modern explorers and thoughtful travellers, our collection blends ethical craftsmanship with relaxed, natural style.
Thank you for being part of this beautiful adventure, meant for those drawn to the uncommon, the meaningful, the made-to-last.
✨Not just a storybook-this is my own story.
Where The Wilde Things Are (with an extra “e”) is not a children’s
book—it’s a celebration of travel, creativity, and ethically made design.
Why Wilde? It's not just a word to me. It's my own name and honours the Grandfather who directed my moral compass. many years ago.