Girls Who Shine
Reven Padia, Founder of house of neveRland
GIRLS WHO SHINE is a recurring series on YAYOMG! where we’re spotlighting passionate young entrepreneurs, activists, innovators, and other girls who shine bright in a big way!
Our GIRLS WHO SHINE series continues today with a girl who transformed her time at home during the pandemic into a thriving business!
During the early days of the pandemic when everything felt uncertain, 9-year-old Reven Padia was at home like the rest of us. One night while setting the table for dinner, Reven’s mom wished she had something to brighten up the table and lift everyone’s spirits. That’s when a lightbulb went off for Reven – she loves getting creative and doing DIYs, so she made her mom some hand-dyed napkins. Once friends and family got wind of her gorgeous creations, she started getting custom orders, and house of neveRland was born!
Now, Reven creates custom-dyed tote bags, scrunchies, napkins, and more out of a spare bedroom turned dye studio in her house. She loves bringing a bit of magic and whimsy to the lives of everyone who places an order – and donates some of the proceeds to help others in need. Each neveRland piece is stamped with the signature Angel heart which represents the orphaned children in India, and 20% of neveRland proceeds go to support UNICEF Project Lion. Get to know Reven Padia as she dishes on house of neveRland, running her own business, and the importance of spreading kindness and magic to others!
Get to Know Reven Padia, Founder of house of neveRland:
What inspired you to start your line of hand-dyed accessories, house of neveRland?
REVEN PADIA: At the height of the global pandemic, my mom was setting the table for dinner one night. She mentioned how she wished she had something colorful to add to the mix, and that’s when it came to me! I’ve always loved color and crafting (and granting wishes!), so I told her I’d hand dye some napkins. I loved how they came out and shared some photos with friends and family – before I knew it, I had so many orders for custom-dyed napkins. And that’s how house of neveRland started!
From scrunchies to totes, every piece in your collection is hand-dyed by you. What’s the process like to bring one of these items to life?
REVEN: The creative process is so fun! I love to work with people to design something special and unique. And then the dying process varies depending on what the desired look is – like something bright and vibrant or more vintage and washed out.
