Family-Run Skincare Business Makes Room For Growth: Blossom and Leaf Soap Emporium

A family business, handmade with care

Founded by Emily around ten years ago, Blossom and Leaf Soap Emporium produces handmade soaps, lip balms, shampoos and conditioners from the couple’s home.With an environmentally conscious approach, their products are plastic-free and made using essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance oils. Their bestselling lemongrass and lavender soap is a customer favourite, alongside a wider range of handmade skincare products sold online and at local markets.As the business developed, however, finding somewhere to keep everything became a growing challenge.

More room for making

Packaging is essential for getting products ready for customers, particularly for a business selling both online and in person. But storing boxes, paper, and gift bags left Emily and Adam with less room for ingredients and production. Taking a storage unit at Store First gave them somewhere to keep those materials while reclaiming space at home. Adam explained:

“We had lots of boxes, paper, packaging and gift boxes taking up space at home. We just needed somewhere to put everything so we could have more room for our ingredients and making our products.”

It’s a familiar situation for many home-based businesses. As orders grow, the materials needed to support them can quickly spread beyond a spare cupboard or room. Moving packaging into storage can help business owners make better use of the workspace they already have.

A simple move, with access around the clock

For Emily and Adam, getting set up was straightforward. Store First's free pick-up service helped transport their packaging and boxes to their new unit.Adam said:

“Store First was really easy to set up. It was great that somebody came to collect our things in a van, so we didn’t have to transport everything ourselves.”

With 24/7 access, the couple can also collect what they need on their own schedule—useful when running a business doesn’t always fit standard working hours.

“We’re also looking forward to having 24/7 access. If we suddenly realise at midnight that we’ve forgotten a gift box or something, we can pop down and get it!

“The whole process has been really smooth and simple.”

Supporting the next stage of growth

Sometimes, extra space can make a big difference to the day-to-day running of a small business. Toby Whittaker, Managing Director of Store First, said:

“It’s fantastic to welcome Emily and Adam to Store First and see how something as simple as extra storage space can make a real difference to a growing family business.

“Many small businesses start at home, but as they grow, stock and packaging can quickly take over. Our flexible storage, free pick up service and 24/7 access mean business owners can concentrate on what they do best without worrying about where to keep everything.”

We’re delighted to support Emily and Adam as they make room for their business to grow. You can explore their handmade skincare range at Blossom and Leaf Soap Emporium, or find them at markets across Manchester and Lancashire. Is your business taking over your home? Visit Store First to find your nearest storage centre and speak to our team about making room for your next chapter.