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PS with Luv
Following her own love of organic and locally sourced products, Tina from PS with Luv Gift Hampers has taken a passion project and created a business that is right behind the 'shop local, support local' movement.
Designed with the conscious shopper in mind, PS with Luv can create a thoughtful gift hamper perfect for any occasion.
About PS With Luv
Tell us a little bit about yourself, who is behind PS with Luv?
Ps With Luv is family owned and operated. It is an opportunity for each of us to use our unique talents and explore our creativity.
How did PS with Luv come about?
The idea was born when I wanted to send a gift to my teenage daughter who was studying
overseas and our only options were flowers, chocolate and alcohol. We wanted to find something
that was practical and organic so that she could enjoy it beyond the moment. It has been a seed
in the making for a long time.
What is your inspiration behind PS with Luv?
Meeting Daintree Naturals Skincare Director Justine Murray five years ago changed my life. The
homegrown skincare range is just amazing and sourced from all local organic ingredients. All my
children have skin sensitivities therefore we have to be careful of store bought products and
chemicals in them. We wanted to find quality natural products which don’t cost the earth and are
affordable. I was so inspired by the quality and how long they last that I wanted to share the range
with the world! We decided that her range was perfect to combine with other local products so
we could create a total gift pack that would be healthy from the inside out, essentially creating a
personal gift that cared about the recipient.
Tell us about your products?
We are passionate about organic products and hand crafted items that appeal to the conscious shopper. Our products are perfect for people who may have skin concerns or sensitivities.
You source the products for the gift baskets locally, why is this important to you?
We believe in a community that supports local economy and celebrates each other’s talents for mutual success. This has motivated us to explore what other homegrown talents there are at many GC Markets and in our GC local community.
A typical day for you involves?
Working fulltime for Social Enterprise in a community organisation with people of all abilities, then home to be creative with lots and lots of hands onplanning and making orders!
What is the best part about working on PS with Luv ?
Discovering new local talent, new products, meeting new people who share our passion and finding new gift ideas!
…..and the hardest?
Choosing which products we will use to create new hamper and gift ideas (there are so many to choose from) and how we will bring them together. Each week we are constantly meeting new people and realising that the GC just has so much to offer with homegrown talent. People who make their own natural candles, organic soaps & hand made crafts.
What is the best part about working on PS with Luv ?
Discovering new local talent, new products, meeting new people who share our passion and finding new gift ideas!
…..and the hardest?
Choosing which products we will use to create new hamper and gift ideas (there are so many to choose from) and how we will bring them together. Each week we are constantly meeting new people and realising that the GC just has so much to offer with homegrown talent. People who make their own natural candles, organic soaps & hand made crafts.
What are your dreams for PS with Luv? Where would you like to see PS with Luv in 12 months/ 5 years?
In 12 months we would like to establish our brand as a serious competitor in the organic gift business.
In five years I would like to have our own walk in store here on the coast.
What advice do you have for others who are dreaming about starting their own small business?
Believe in yourself, find inspiration, take a chance, write..write…ask lots of questions and just take a step!
Most importantly, how can people get their hands on your products?
We are in the process of launching our new website but we welcome all orders currently via email and through our Instagram site.
Social Media is so important these days, how can people connect with you?
Instagram is our chosen platform of preference however we do have Facbook as well:
Instagram: ps_with_luv
Facebook: Ps With Luv
About you
Every small business owner is driven by their ‘WHY’, will you share your ‘why’ with us?
We love the why as this is an important part of our development and inspiration too! We believe in a world filled with random acts of kindness and in gifts that feel good from the inside out.
What is your work/life background?
Retail, sales, social enterprise, environmental and organic products, marketing, community services
How do you incorporate helath and fitness into your everyday life?
Walking, healthy living and maintaining a balance of mind and body so that I can walk my talk.
When your working and working out what music do you love listening to?
I love uplifting and feel good music! I start the day with a ten minute mediation and finish with Louise Hays power thoughts!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Actually a fashion designer…
Who do you look up to? Who inspires you?
Simon Sintek and Louise Hays, I look up to my oldest sister who is the kind of empowered
woman inmany ways that we all aspire or hope to be.
When your not working on PS with Luv where would we find you?
Designer Markets, out in nature at any one of our beautiful parks or walking on the spit
with our dogs, at the home office, and always with family or friends
Where is your favourite place to visit on the Gold Coast?
The Spit with our dogs
Favourite place to eat on the Gold Coast?
Greek Street Grill Surfers Paradise
Favourite coffee/juice shop?
DAARK at Chirn Park
What are your favourite Gold Coast made businesses?
Joshua Thomas Fashion at Arundel – two very hard working young men that created their own dream of success
Favourite quote you live by?
“ If it’s to be then it’s up to me” and “Be the change that you want to see in the world”
