Meet our fabulous team

Our marvellous bunch of experienced makers and creators are the heart of Little & Fox. From skilled upholsterers and interior stylists to our passionate retail team, each brings unique expertise, creativity, and a love for design. Together, they shape everything we do, restoring, reimagining, and creating pieces that make Little & Fox what it is today.

Asha

Creative Director

A decade ago, Asha founded Little & Fox from her garage while raising four children. What began part-time has grown into one of New Zealand’s most loved interior design firms, now supported by a talented team and loyal community.

Before interiors, Asha ran a café in Taupo and trained as a commercial pilot, but her true passion for fabrics and design ultimately took flight.

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Lucie

Manager & Wholesale Rep

Lucie has been part of the Little & Fox family since 2019. With a background in retail management and experience with international designers, she now leads our homewares buying and represents Little & Fox nationally on the wholesale side.

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Nes

Interiors & Window Specialist

Nes has been part of Little & Fox since the early days and brings over 20 years of experience in soft furnishings. Living in rural Central Hawke’s Bay, she began her career managing her own business while raising three boys, creating curtains and blinds for homes across the district. With a passion for design and an eye for detail, Nes specialises in crafting beautiful, functional spaces that reflect each client’s unique style.

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Nelly

Interior Designer & Window Specialist

Nelly leads the Interior Design department at Little & Fox, working closely with our amazing team of creatives.

She joined Little & Fox with a background in commercial design and has since found her passion in creating spaces that feel beautiful, functional, and deeply personal. Whether it’s a large-scale project or a cosy home renovation, Nelly loves bringing warmth and character into every space.

Outside of work, you’ll often find Nelly running hills with her dog or riding in a Fire Truck for the Taradale Volunteer Fire Brigade. 

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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 local Martin Blanchett, Marg upskilled her sewing capabilities and learnt how to execute squabs, cushions, and covers 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.

Harriet

Lampshade Specialist

Armed with a Bachelor of Design (Textiles, with Honours) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Training (Technology and Graphics), Harriet is a creative force with both skill and edge. An accomplished lampshade maker and artist, she has a talent for turning ideas into beautifully crafted pieces, and can put her hand to just about anything. Now also mum to Phoenix, Harriet brings a rare mix of expertise, artistry and originality to the Little & Fox team.

Min

Showroom Consultant

Min has been with Little & Fox for over 10 years and is our ultimate style icon. With her edgy eye and impeccable taste, she brings a bold, timeless flair to everything we do, always chic, always inspiring.

Lucy

Showroom Consultant

With a degree in Fashion Design and further studies at the prestigious London College of Fashion, Lucy brings a refined eye and a deep appreciation for textiles to our team. She has owned and operated her own boutique, Pardon My French, and spent many years working under internationally acclaimed designer Karen Walker. Lucy's career has given her a wealth of experience across design, retail, and fashion, making her an invaluable resource for both creative vision and technical knowledge of fabrics and materials.

Susie

Showroom Consultant

Susie joined the Little & Fox team in May 2025 after moving to Hawke’s Bay eight years ago for a sea-change semi-retirement. With over 40 years in the fashion industry, she has worked internationally in London and Los Angeles, and spent three decades working with leading NZ brands including Expozay, Vamp, Stitch Ministry, Calico, and Bazaar.

A founding member of the New Zealand Fashion body (FINZ), Susie has supported the industry through mentoring, lecturing, and driving innovation. Her passion for fashion, colour, design, and aesthetics continues to shine in everything she does.

Anna

Showroom Consultant

After completing an Honours degree in Textile Design in Wellington, Anna spent three years in Sydney working in fashion and styling, followed by two years in London specialising in event design and floristry. She has renovated two of her own homes, deepening her appreciation for the design process and her love of collaborating with clients to discover fabrics and products that reflect their individual style. Passionate about travel and staying connected to global trends, Anna continues to draw inspiration from the world of interiors and design.

Annie

Showroom Consultant

Annie is our newest team member at Little and Fox! With a BA in Classical Studies and an Honours Diploma in Fine Arts, she brings a deep appreciation for art, history, and design to her role. With a background in bespoke furniture sales, and as an artist herself, Annie loves the creative process of helping clients discover pieces that bring beauty, character, and style into their homes. 

Billie

Marketing

Billie is our digital marketing and graphic designer, as well as the founder of her own agency, Billie Made. With a huge passion for interiors and homeware, she might just be Little & Fox’s biggest fan.

Based in Auckland, Billie works closely with us from afar but makes regular trips down to Hawke’s Bay to spend time with the team, and of course, to sneak in a little shopping.

Barry & Tom

Our Delivery Men!

Little & Fox Careers

Little & Fox is unlike anywhere else.

We think creatively, work collaboratively, and deliver with care. Every day we’re pushing ourselves to imagine, design, and create beautiful things, from custom interiors to one-of-a-kind pieces in our Atelier.

Our heart is set on maintaining an inspiring, supportive, and inclusive culture for our team. At Little & Fox, you’re free to bring your ideas, your individuality, and your passion for design to the table.

We value collaboration and creativity, we take pride in our craft, and we have fun while we do it. Every team member is influential and essential to our success. Joining Little & Fox means becoming part of a family where your work truly matters, and where we’re always looking forward to what we can create next.