Dahlia and Dust was born from the quiet magic of friendship, motherhood, and a shared obsession with the beautifully strange.
Two best friends—both stay-at-home mums—found themselves craving something more. Amid the beautiful chaos of raising little ones, we yearned for connection beyond playdates and school runs. We wanted friends who understood the pull of the spooky, the deeply sentimental, and the downright mystical. Late-night chats turned into late-night searches for that spark, that purpose that felt uniquely ours.
One evening, scrolling through endless feeds, we stumbled across the mesmerizing world of 3D printed lithophanes: delicate, glowing portraits and scenes that come alive when light passes through them. The idea hit like a spell—capturing irreplaceable memories (a child's first smile, a beloved pet, a lost loved one) in a haunting, luminous way that no photo frame ever could. It felt personal, eternal, and just a little bit enchanted.
What started as experimenting with sentimental pieces quickly bloomed into something darker and more thrilling. Our love for the gothic, the macabre, and horror aesthetics took over. Why stop at sweet memories when we could craft eerie night lights, coffin-shaped accents, moon-phase lithophanes with custom stands, and custom horror homewear that turns everyday spaces into shadowy sanctuaries?
From two mums searching for meaning, Dahlia and Dust grew into a small, passionate haven for anyone who finds beauty in the shadows—where memories glow through darkness, and the mystical meets the everyday.
We're still just two friends printing late into the night, fueled by coffee, creepy playlists, and the joy of turning "what if" into tangible, backlit magic.
🖤 Welcome to our world of dust and dahlias