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FOX & RAMONA Kristy Tull has forged a creative business handcrafting concrete planters, bowls, vases and candle holdersw with striking designs
Tell us a bit about Fox & Ramona? Fox & Ramona is a Melbourne based homewares brand offering 100% handmade concrete planters, bowls, vases, and candle holders. Each piece is given a stylish update with a simple yet striking monochrome or metallic design - perfect for holding your fruit, herbs, fresh flowers or pet cactus. Tell us about yourself and your background? Before making Fox & Ramona my full time job, I worked in architectural firms and studied Interior Design. Being exposed to such a creative work environment definitely contributed to my love of designing and making. After I had my daughter, making Fox & Ramona my other full time job was an easy decision. What sparked you to create your business? I’ve always been a maker. If I couldn’t find what I wanted to buy or couldn’t afford to buy it, I made it. It was friends and family that really sparked my decision though. They loved my wares and I thought if they liked them, maybe other people would too. I started selling at markets and before long opened an Etsy store. What processes are involved in creating your pieces? A LOT of trial and error. I usually have a design in my head, get it on to paper, make it, then change the concept completely. I’m a visual person, I need to see the final product to decide if I like it. And if I’m not 100% happy with it, then it doesn’t make the cut. What inspires you in your designs? Simple shapes, a neutral colour palette, organic forms and textures. The finish of concrete is always unpredictable, you never know how the final product will turn out, and I love that. What do you love the most about having your own label? I love working from home and being my own boss. It gives me the flexibility I need with having a toddler at home too. It really feels like the best of both worlds. I don’t love concrete dust all over the house though! Who are some of your favourite designers? Lisa Gorman - every season I’m surprised and amazed by the fabulous colour combos she comes up with. It’s not often you’ll find me not wearing something by Gorman! Beci Orpin – her creativity is so inspiring. I just want to make everything in her HOME book! Mark Miller from Aarden Design – his steel and timber furniture designs are to die for. What is your favourite item in your store right now and why? The large planter bowl is my favourite… this week. But it’s not just for plants. It’s a great table centre piece for fruit or flowers too. Perhaps a name change is in order. What has been your biggest highlight? I think the biggest highlight was my first stockist, Hall About The House, an online store in QLD. I think they’re up to their fifth order with me now! Although every order is a highlight really. I’m just so humbled that people actually want to buy my creations. What are your plans for the future? No plans. I just want to keep making and creating original, one off designs and staying true to myself. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your business? Keep an eye on the stockists page of my website… there’s some exciting new stockists coming soon. CONTACT: www.foxandramona.com.au SPRING SPECIAL
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