OUR STORY
OUR STORY
‘Winter in Venice’.. Sounds very romantic you would say or awfully cold. Either way it creates a moment. The more you know about our products, our spirit, and the reasons behind why we make them, you will see that we are trying to capture these moments and make them last forever. A subtle scent, a reminder, a sentiment, a token… All subliminal triggers that take us back in time to when we felt most loved, most nurtured, treasured and truly adored. It is why have gone into great lengths to make our gifting experience last forever by placing our luxurious toiletries in clever packaging such as watering cans, hat boxes, or jewellery boxes which are constant reminders of those special moments and the person who gave you the gift every time you use them. Each gift set is designed and hand finished with an abundance of product – we don’t skimp on the luxuries. We are in the business of giving – this is why we are a success.
Meet the Founder
‘It feels good to give’ - Ermila Curtis
A Unique Gifting Experience that Lasts Forever
Founded in 2006 by Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Ermila Jayasuriya Curtis, Winter in Venice is as zealous about helping the various causes it champions as it is passionate about its high-end bath & body products. Ermila (pronounced ‘Amella’) Jayasuriya Curtis (Also known as Mel Curtis for short) started the company aged just 26 with just £60.00 and a phone book. Within its first trading year she managed to turn that sixty pounds into a staggering £1 Million with over 800 retail outlets stocking the product in the UK alone.
Today it’s a completely different story as the Brand has soared and is internationally recognized as ‘a company committed to doing business with a conscience’ as paraphrased by one of its customers who is the second largest Retailer giant in the world.
When you choose a ‘Winter in Venice’ product or gift set you are buying into a spirit of nurturing the world. It is what drives us.
In every product we sell, nearly a third of our profits go directly to fund charities over the world.
As our founder says, we are not a Corporate but ethical in all we do. We are not a family run business either but honour holds the highest place in how we operate.
Feel Incredibly
Pampered
Our formulations are enriched with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Natural Fruit and Plant extracts, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Pro Vitamin B5 and Evening Primrose Oil. Our moisture lock formula leaves your skin feeling soft and indulged.
Our natural formulas are free from Parabens, SLS, SLES, Paraffins and Minerals. Our products are not tested on animals.
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