20/10/2026
Almost 12 years ago, Found in Earth sprouted from very humble beginnings. It was a time in my life when I needed to be bold and reinvent myself after a massive loss. I wanted Deloraine to have somewhere truly special. A beautiful, welcoming space filled with flowers, creativity, lovely wares and a genuine sense of community.
The beginnings were quite humble, yet fuelled by big ideas, extraordinary hard work and plenty of determination.
Over the years, that little dream blossomed into the vibrant boutique florist, coffee shop and treasure trove that Found in Earth is today. A place where flowers have celebrated life’s milestones and sadness, coffee has sparked countless conversations, friendships have formed and everyday moments have been made a little more beautiful.
But what has always made Found in Earth special isn’t just what’s inside its walls.
It’s the people.
To our beautiful Meander Valley community, loyal customers, familiar faces and everyone who has supported us along the way - thank you. You’ve helped make Found in Earth part of the fabric of our valley.
To every member of our team past and present, thank you for your creativity, hard work, laughter and the little piece of yourselves you’ve contributed to the story.
And to my incredible current team, an especially heartfelt thank you. The past two years have seen me navigate the beautiful chaos of becoming a first time mum while running a busy business. It hasn’t always been easy, but your loyalty, understanding and willingness to step up has meant the absolute world to me. You’ve given me the space to be present for my family, and I’ll never forget that.
Now, it’s time for a beautiful new chapter.
I’m absolutely delighted to hand over Found in Earth to Lara, its wonderful new owner. Lara brings fresh energy, enthusiasm and her own creative vision, and I couldn’t be happier knowing this special place will continue to flourish in her hands. She is community minded and her gorgeous personality and nature is such a blessing.
Lara, thank you for seeing the magic in what we’ve created. I know our community will embrace gladly.
As for me, my floral journey continues through Curate Botanica, creating beautiful flowers for weddings and events, with much more time for the things I love.
I set out to give Deloraine somewhere special.
I never anticipated just how this little town and our beautiful valley, this business and its people would give back to me.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
With love and gratitude,
Carolyn x
Found in Earth needed- a new chapter begins