In a heartwarming gesture, a woman has crafted a miniature replica of her former colleague's desk as a farewell gift. Dawn Fielder-Davis, a buyer for gift company The Letteroom, has always had a passion for arts and crafts, thanks to her parents' influence. Her love for creating miniature objects led her to embark on a special project: recreating the desk of her coworker, Hanna.
After working together for five years, Dawn wanted to give Hanna a memorable parting gift. She meticulously crafted a tiny version of Hanna's desk, complete with miniature monitors and containers made from McDonald's sauce pots. The attention to detail was astounding, capturing the essence of Hanna's workspace.
On Hanna's last day, January 31, Dawn placed the mini desk on top of Hanna's real workstation. Hanna was pleasantly surprised and exclaimed, 'Oh my god, that's amazing, I can't believe you've done that.' She found the mini books, which the monitors rested on, quite amusing. One titled 'Bookkeeping for Dummies' and another called 'Customer Services for Dummies' resonated with Hanna's career aspirations and past experiences.
Dawn, based in Mere, Wiltshire, devoted a week to piecing together this enchanting creation. She included a signature fake cake jewelry box and replicated the two monitors that Hanna used. To craft the jewelry box, Dawn ingeniously turned a shrimp plate upside down and transformed it into a delightful little cake. She meticulously arranged tiny beads using tweezers to maintain precision.
The attention to detail didn't stop there. Dawn's husband played a part by 3D-printing a chair for the miniature desk. She also included a tiny tub, inverted under the desk, as Hanna always rested her feet on an upside-down tub while sitting on her chair. To add a personal touch, Dawn placed a water bottle on the desk - a nod to Hanna's fondness for staying hydrated.
Resourcefulness was key in this project. Dawn gathered most of the items from her own home or her workplace. She used cardboard to construct the desk and repurposed McDonald's sauce pots as containers holding mini documents. There was even a tiny can of soup made from a glue stick and an Aldi leaflet, as cans of soup were a common sight on Hanna's desk.
When Dawn shared a picture of her unique gift on a miniatures Facebook group, it quickly gained attention. With over 5,000 interactions and numerous admiring comments, it was dubbed 'the most treasured leaving pressie ever' by one awe-inspired individual. Dawn herself was overwhelmed by its reception, never anticipating such a response.
This heartwarming display of creativity and thoughtfulness is a reminder of the power of personal gestures. The miniature desk will forever serve as a memento of Hanna's time in the office, a symbol of the bond shared between colleagues. It's a testament to the impact we can make when we put time, effort, and love into our gifts. And Dawn Fielder-Davis has certainly left an indelible mark with her extraordinary creation.
