We have started 2020 on a high by welcoming our newest team member Della, who will be managing our marketing. We are delighted to have Della as part of the team, and started by asking her few questions about her love of wildlife.
Della Lewandowski - Creature Candy Marketing Manager
As the newest member of the Creature Candy team, allow me to introduce myself;
My name is Della Lewandowski, and as the new Marketing Manager you’ll be hearing a lot more from me! So here’s a bit about myself and what I’m interested in:
Tell us a little bit about yourself, including your hobbies?
I studied Biology at Bangor University until 2018. I enjoy all aspects of science; I studied modules ranging from Medical Microbiology to Forest Ecosystems. I’m particularly interested in plants, especially the more unique carnivorous plants. The complexity of the mechanisms they use to trap and digest insects intrigued me enough to write my dissertation about them! My collection is predominantly composed of Sarracenia (trumpet pitchers) and Dionaea (Venus flytraps). As these plants can be more difficult to take care of than typical houseplants (they don’t like to drink tap water), it’s rewarding for me to watch them flourish.
When did you first become interested in nature and ecology?
The moment I really became interested in nature was the first time I saw a bat. They frequently graced the skies around my home when I was a child, and I was completed fascinated watching them zooming around. I spent a lot of my time outside searching for insects. I’d be covered from head-to-toe in mud after digging for worms and climbing in bushes all day (sorry mum!). As I got older I developed an interest in butterflies. I’ve had my own Painted Lady caterpillars to look after, and I absolutely love visiting butterfly farms.
What is your favourite British wild animal?
Bats are still my favourite; I still get incredibly excited when I spot them flying around! However I do also love foxes, they are incredibly cute. Sometimes I hear them in the night and spot them running around the street.
What do you love about Creature Candy and what are you most looking forward to?
My favourite thing about Creature Candy is the beautiful designs used on their products. The way they look appeals to a wider audience than perhaps just those in the nature and ecology industries, with a small description that gives it more meaning. Also I am impressed at the amount of money raised so far to protect our wonder wildlife!
I’m really excited to go to my first events to sell products and meet our customers. It gives me an opportunity to work closer with Lizzie and learn more from the expert herself.
What is your favourite Creature Candy design?
It’s a toss up between either the Brown Long-eared Bat, or the Snake’s-head Fritillary from the new botanical prints. I’ve had the bat design on a mug for a while now and I use it all the time. Fritillaria meleagris is my all-time favourite flower, I love how pretty and unique they are!
Thank you Della, we wish you lots of luck.
Lizzie x