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 pal ] K