About Us

Our Journey Online

Inspire Me has moved from our much-loved bricks & mortar store into an online-only space. Sales had been steadily declining in a struggling economy, and after much thought, we made the difficult decision to close our physical store.

While the range has been thoughtfully pared back for our online space, it's still interesting and eclectic, and I hope you'll find something that speaks to you…

How Inspire Me Began

In establishing Inspire Me, I wanted to create a place where people could come to find tools such as crystals, books, card decks, jewellery, candles, incense and so much more, that would help them navigate this exciting journey we call life. Having worked in the social services sector for many years and surviving my own life's challenges, at the age of 50 this felt like the right thing to do.

2009 — Coleman Place

We opened in a lovely little spot in Coleman Place late 2009, with a small but interesting selection of crystals, candles, jewellery and gifts, to complement the books. Over the next two years the variety grew.

2011 — Growing bigger

After an amazing cruise with Abraham-Hicks, we moved into a much bigger site on the corner of Rangitikei Street and the Square. It wasn't just more shop space that I wanted, it was space for Independent Holistic Practitioners to work from, as connecting people with practitioners felt like a great next step.

2014 — A new chapter

Three years on, we outgrew that space, and after some interesting signs from the Universe, I began the task of negotiating a lease on new premises directly across the road. This new site gave us the opportunity to create an amazing shopping experience.

2026 — From Store to Online

In April of 2026, Peter and I acknowledged that we could no longer continue operating the beautiful store we created and announced that we were closing down. The response from our community was HUGE and HEARTFELT, with many asking us to continue online — and it was that response that changed our minds. And here we are…

I'd love for you to have a look around and see what speaks to you.

Namaste

Michelle