02/01/2026
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves x
✨ T H A T ’ S A W R A P ✨
As this year draws to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on what an incredible journey 2025 has been for Charley’s Wild World.
This year has been a true whirlwind — filled with huge growth, challenges and some amazing triumphs that have taken my little business to places I never imagined possible.
🐾 Like so many small businesses, 2025 has been another tough year, fighting harder than ever to be seen, heard and to stand out in a crowded space. Running a small business is without a doubt the hardest thing I’ve ever committed to — The late nights, early mornings, moments of self-doubt, rising material costs, tariffs and the tears and frustrations that come with it.
🐾 That being said owning a small business is something I’m incredibly grateful for, especially being able to step away at Christmas. After nearly 16 years of shift work, it’s a privilege I don’t take lightly. This year I chose to fully switch off and it’s been so refreshing. With Charley starting school back in September, it really brings home how quickly these years pass, so spending quality time with her is something I prioritise as much as i can.
🐾 Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to every single one of you who has supported Charley’s Wild World this year — whether you shopped with me, shared my work, cheered me on or told a friend about me. You are truly the reason this dream is possible and I am endlessly grateful.
🐾 This year has taught me so much and I’ll be taking all of those lessons into 2026. The year ahead will see me streamlining, tweaking and evolving how I run the business — I am excited to fully reset and already have so many exciting things in the pipeline that I can’t wait to share with you in the new year.
Here’s to an even wilder 2026 💫
Melissa X