Our story
Hello, welcome!
If you are reading this page, I welcome you and invite you to learn a little more about me and the history of Terrae. My name is Catarina Cardoso and I am the founder of this project, which was born from a dream and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives, just as vases and plants transformed mine forever.
My story with Terrae began during the pandemic, after the birth of my daughter, when I found in plants and creating terrariums a way to reconnect with nature and, at the same time, create space for my own growth. It was from that moment that I realized that I could create something more than just a personal project. You could turn that passion into something that could touch other people too.
In February 2021, I took an important step and opened my first physical store, dedicated to the sale of plants and accessory items. However, I felt that Terrae needed to be more. I wanted to create something that truly reflected my essence. So, I set out to design a unique concept where nature, design and authenticity were in perfect harmony.
To bring this concept to life, I designed my first collection of ceramic vases, the Terrae Collection. A unique collection that reflects my passion for the earth, nature and decoration, where each piece has been carefully crafted to bring harmony, authenticity and an organic touch to spaces.
With that, I started creating small natural decoration projects, combining vases and plants. These projects sparked the interest of those who observed them, often asking me if it would be possible to recreate these environments in their own homes or commercial spaces. This is how my dedication to natural interior design was born.
In 2024, I decided to transform the physical store into a space dedicated to providing guidance on personalized decoration projects. This allowed me, in January 2025, to launch Terrae's online store, reaching more people and extending my passion for nature and design beyond borders, always maintaining Terrae's essence and authenticity.
If you are reading this page, I welcome you and invite you to learn a little more about me and the history of Terrae. My name is Catarina Cardoso and I am the founder of this project, which was born from a dream and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives, just as vases and plants transformed mine forever.
My story with Terrae began during the pandemic, after the birth of my daughter, when I found in plants and creating terrariums a way to reconnect with nature and, at the same time, create space for my own growth. It was from that moment that I realized that I could create something more than just a personal project. You could turn that passion into something that could touch other people too.
In February 2021, I took an important step and opened my first physical store, dedicated to the sale of plants and accessory items. However, I felt that Terrae needed to be more. I wanted to create something that truly reflected my essence. So, I set out to design a unique concept where nature, design and authenticity were in perfect harmony.
To bring this concept to life, I designed my first collection of ceramic vases, the Terrae Collection. A unique collection that reflects my passion for the earth, nature and decoration, where each piece has been carefully crafted to bring harmony, authenticity and an organic touch to spaces.
With that, I started creating small natural decoration projects, combining vases and plants. These projects sparked the interest of those who observed them, often asking me if it would be possible to recreate these environments in their own homes or commercial spaces. This is how my dedication to natural interior design was born.
In 2024, I decided to transform the physical store into a space dedicated to providing guidance on personalized decoration projects. This allowed me, in January 2025, to launch Terrae's online store, reaching more people and extending my passion for nature and design beyond borders, always maintaining Terrae's essence and authenticity.