Meet our fabulous team
Our marvellous bunch of experienced makers and creators who build the Little and Fox upholstery, interiors and retail team.
Asha
Owner & Designer
Asha established Little & Fox a decade ago, starting her journey part-time from her garage while raising four children. Over the years Little & Fox has blossomed into one of New Zealand's most beloved interior design firms, featuring a talented team of creative professionals and a loyal customer base.
Before venturing into interior design, Asha successfully ran a cafΓ© in Taupo and completed her training to become a commercial pilot. While her love for aviation remains, her true passion for exquisite fabrics and interior design ultimately took the forefront!
Lucie
Store Manager & Wholesale Rep
Lucie is literally part of the family and has been with Little & Fox since 2019. With a Degree in Retail Management, Lucie has an exciting professional history working for amazing international designers including Diane Von Furstenberg, Karen Walker and Paul & Joe!
2024 marks the first year Lucie will be travelling the country as a sales rep for the wholesale side of Little & Fox.
As the homewares buyer she has transformed Little & Fox into a retail treasure trove for the visitors and locals of Hawkes Bay to marvel in.
Nes
Interiors & Window Specialist
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Nes brings a passion for design and an eye for detail to every project. Her expertise lies in creating beautiful, functional spaces that reflect each clients unique style and needs.
Whether it's selecting the perfect window treatments or transforming interiors, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and personalised service.
Nelly
Interior Designer & Window Specialist
Nelly became a part of Little & Fox in May 2022, bringing her background in interior design with a focus on commercial interior design. Her passion for crafting functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces shines through in her contributions to the design team. Nelly has also been under Nes' guidance, delving into all aspects of window furnishings, you may know them as the Double N Duo.
Nelly spends her free time renovating her own home, running up hills with her furry companion, or fighting fires with the Napier Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Margs
Our Machinist
Margs has been with L&F since day dot. The queen of loose covers and cushions she is an absolute asset to us and has been sewing her whole life with a passion for textile interiors. With many years working in several fields, Margs turned her hobby passion into a career.
Having previously worked for a local upholsterer, Martin Blanchett Marg upskilled her sewing capabilities and learnt how to execute squabs, cushions, covers and upholsterer furniture to a high standard whilst meeting Asha along the way!
Poppy
Machinist & Squab Creator
Poppy studied a BA in Film and Art History but has been sewing all her life and has always had a love of fabric and Textiles. She completed a Sewing and Pattern Making qualification from NZ Fashion Tech. Before joining the Little & Fox Team she worked as a sewing Machinist and Pattern Cutter in fashion and costume departments for film.
Recently Poppy has been loving making all our headboards and ottomans!
Louis
Upholsterer
Louis arrived at Little & Fox in 2022. He has been making furniture for the last 9 years after completing an Upholstery Apprentiship.
Louis aims to apply the same creativity and problem solving to his upholstery as to his other artistic oulets such as fashion and jewellery manufacture. Thinking of it as factual art, adding unique beauty to peoples visions while also serving a necessary purpose - comfort.
Hanna
Lampshade Specialist & Ahuriri Showroom Consultant
Specialising in lampshades, Hanna is a longstanding member of the Little & Fox team. With an Honours Degree in Textile Design and a Diploma in Art, she is also a whizz at quoting on all your soft furnishing needs.
Hanna began our in-house lampshade manufacturing division by holding fun Saturday lampshade making classes, you should definitely come along!
Desa
Ahuriri Showroom Consultant
Desa works across the retail, marketing and website areas of Little and Fox. With a Bachelor of Design majoring in Textiles, Desa loves fabric! Pattern clashes and vintage prints are some of her favorites. An intrepid soul, Desa has travelled the world and worked the past 15 years prior to Little and Fox in all aspects of the Hospitality Industry. She still enjoys parts of her food & wine past, but is also passionate about growing veges and is a home sewer when the moment strikes.
Vivienne
Ahuriri Showroom Consultant
Vivienne joined our team in early 2024. A lawyer for many years, but with a love of design, Vivienne changed her life course, completing a Diploma in Architectural Technology and stages people's homes when they're on the market. You'll find Vivienne in store on Friday and Saturday where she loves to help you find the perfect fabric for your next project!
Lucy
Showroom Consultant & Machinist
Since 2019 Lucy has graced us with her sewing skills and creating gorgeous cushions that you'll see around our stores. Her keen eye for colour combinations, textures and trim pairings transform her creations!
Prior to owning her own fashion label 'Pardon My French' Lucy earned a Bachelor of Fashion Design before furthering her study at London College of Fashion then took on work for successful local designers, Adrian Hailwood & Karen Walker!
Barry & Tom
Our Delivery Men!