Our New Story

Short Story was built on a simple idea: the most meaningful gifts are the ones that tell a story.

Originally created to inspire connection, joy, and thoughtful living, the brand became known for its meaningful designs that helped people celebrate life's special moments. Every piece was more than just an object. It was a memory, a feeling, or a story waiting to be shared.

When we discovered Short Story, it felt deeply personal.

As the family-founded team behind Hippo Blue and Courtney Brands, we've always believed in creating products that mean something. Pieces that are chosen with intention, given with love, and kept long after the moment has passed. As customers of Short Story ourselves, we recognised that same emotion at its heart and saw the opportunity to thoughtfully continue what made it so special.

Today, Short Story is part of our family and is entering a new chapter.

Since welcoming the brand into our family, we've carefully rebuilt the business from the ground up, with new operations, new systems, and a renewed commitment to the quality, service, and experience our customers deserve.

We're thoughtfully reimagining the collections, bringing back the pieces people fell in love with, refining every detail, and introducing new designs inspired by the moments people want to celebrate today. With a deep focus on quality, design, and storytelling, every product is created to be more than something you buy. It's something you choose.

Because we know our customers aren't just looking for things.

They're looking for something that feels right.

A gift that says what words sometimes can't.

A piece that becomes part of someone's home, or part of a memory.

Something personal.

Something meaningful.

Something worth holding onto.

Short Story is more than a brand to us. It's a story we're proud to protect, thoughtfully reimagine, and continue with you.