The idea for Dandelion Wishes came to me during the Covid pandemic. It was a difficult time for so many of us. Together with the cost of living crisis which followed, many of us are facing challenges that mean that life is missing those little extras which bring joy and happiness.

When libraries re-opened during the pandemic, I borrowed a book which spurred me into action. Encouraged by my love of chocolate and in need of a feel-good, cosy novel, I borrowed ‘The Chocolate Apothecary’ by Josephine Moon. In her spare time, the owner of The Chocolate Apothecary would try her hardest to grant the wishes of deserving people of her community. It was a lightbulb moment as I suddenly realised that I wanted to be a bit like her and do what I can to make people’s lives a bit brighter. And so Dandelion Wishes was created. We can’t change people’s situations, but we can spread a bit of happiness and joy and make life that little bit easier.

I am married with two daughters and love writing quizzes, my pyjamas and of course, chocolate.

Esther Weller, Founder, Dandelion Wishes