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Bespoke Signage. Luxe Picnics + Boutique Hire. Est. 2017. Wedding. Event. Home. Corporate. Bespoke signage. Luxe picnics + boutique hire.

The fox in flora specialises in bespoke signage lovingly crafted out of quality metal that is light weight & weatherproof. All pieces are designed, cut & hand finished in house providing an exquisite finished product unique to your requirements. The fox in flora's pieces are made to be treasured for a lifetime & are proudly New Zealand made using locally sourced sustainable metal. Established in 2

017, The fox in flora rapidly became the most sought after curator of bespoke wedding + event signage in New Zealand offering a quality & boutique alternative that continues to be sent with love, all around the world! The fox in flora have a beautiful inventory of gorgeous hire pieces either made in house or sourced with love with locations in Auckland & Waikato. Please visit our website, www.thefoxinflora.com to visit our forever growing inventory. The fox in flora loves being a part of your story! Feel free to say Hello via PM or via Email [email protected]

Thank you for supporting my small business,

Jay

12/05/2024

Counting my blessings this Mother’s Day.. I was able to bless a special friend who is doing an incredible job being mum, dad and teacher all in one. I take my hat off to mamas who do this alone! If no one has told you today.. You are doing an incredible job mama! 💕✨

23/03/2024

Elijah Oakley Johnson
19.03.24 🌙✨

25/04/2023

They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.

25/02/2023

Six years 💖 25.02

01/06/2022

Classic arch magic at The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant ✨

📷 I Do Photography

31/05/2022

A lot of love goes into all the pieces I make but it is always so special to make magic for the special people in my life 💖

Bespoke cake topper for A + K 🌙✨

📷 Ash Muir Photography

30/05/2022

A work picnic styled by our friends Rock and Honey Installations 🌙✨

You can check out our picnic packages + hire options over on our website.. www.thefoxinflora.com

26/05/2022

You may have noticed I have been absent around here..

"So I'm back to the velvet underground, back to the floor that I love. To a room with some lace and paper flowers.. Back to the gypsy that I was.."

Truth be told things have been really hard. In January my business was thriving. I was finding my feet after so much uncertainty & found the love return for the job that I loved so much. I had work/life balance & was loving every second.

All came crashing down with the red light. Invoices went unpaid, emails went unanswered & the cancellations came in.. I was devastated. We had only just been "allowed" beyond the border to our premises in mid January. Uncertainty destroys an industry like this. I was working on rescheduled bookings & playing catch up. Red light came at the peak of the season with no end in sight.. I knew that was the rebuilding of my season over.

The emotional and mental toll this takes on business owners is really hard. We have been through this emotional rollercoaster before but it doesn’t exactly get easier.. How do I put food on the table? How do I show up every day despite wanting to stay in bed & pull the blanket over my face? Those who know me personally know there is far more to my struggles amidst the restrictions and traffic lights. I found myself in a constant state of fight or flight.. Then came the spicycough in late February. Any potential business that was hanging by a thread was lost due to this.

I decided to shift my focus from my business & the things that I could not change to focus on my family. We started homeschooling & getting back to basics. I have changed the way we eat & the way I view things. My quality of life is much better now, despite all the challenges we face.

I'm ready to return to the job I love.. Although I'm returning a bit battered & broken, I am far stronger.. And although the bank account is literally empty the only way has to be up from here.

So.. Hello, I'm back! I would love to make your signage + I would love to book you in for hire or a picnic. Thank you for sticking around.

“To the gypsy, that remains. Her face says freedom.. With a little fear. I have no fear, I have only love."

Jay xo

18/01/2022

Adapting & blooming after the storms of 2021 🌙✨🌸

16/01/2022

I have been busy behind the scenes preparing for the border officially lifting on Monday which means.. I can make signage again.. YAY!

I have a couple patient clients awaiting their much anticipated signage that I cannot wait to send and I am ready to take new orders.

My new price list is ready to rock and l am so excited to create some magic for you!

Message me for my price list or comment below

16/01/2022

A beautiful rug is always a good idea..

Image: The Nostalgists

13/01/2022

The Auckland border officially lifts on Monday.. I am so excited to get back to creating magic and making signage!

I am so excited to send my patient clients their much anticipated signage and take on new bookings!

I am busy behind the scenes getting ready for my return. I have a new price list ready to rock and roll.. If you want to know more send me a message or comment below

04/01/2022

2022 I am so ready for you, been enjoying some much needed sunshine and so ready to create lots of magic.

I have lots of emails and messages to get to this week but if you haven't heard back feel free to pop me another message and I will get back to you!

Throwback to signage from Maia & Clint's special day.. 1.2m finished in white. Captured by Natalie Waugh Photographer

01/12/2021

**UPDATE**

Hey Foxes,

Today is the 1st of December and I am still not able to access my premises to create signage. It looks as if we should be able to get across the border to resume working from the 17th of January should everything go to plan with the border.. That will mark 6 months since Auckland went to lockdown.. And a very long time to be out of work.

I am going to spend the afternoon contacting customers to offer refunds for signage. If this applies to you and for some reason you do not hear from me, please email me on [email protected] with your bank account details - I won't be offended I promise.

If your signage is required from end of Jan onward, I am unable to offer refunds as all going to plan with the border, these orders will be able to be completed upon my return to work.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Jay - The fox in flora

01/11/2021

Level 3 update 2/11/21.

I have reduced my business admin working hours to one day per week - Tuesday, this means I am up to date with current alert level guidelines. This is due to my family being at home for nearly 3 months now due to this incredibly long lockdown which means it is a constant juggle of family and homeschooling. Please email me / message my page regarding all questions, bookings etc. I am currently not taking phone calls due to reduced hours.

If you are waiting to hear from me you will today, I have to feed the zoo and get some homeschooling done first.

Auckland remains at Alert Level 3 Step 1. If health advice supports it, it is intended that Auckland could move to Step 2 at 11:59pm on 9 November, 2021.

I am currently offering contactless hire and picnics within the Auckland alert level guidelines. This service is completely contactless.

I am currently unable to offer signage due to our workshop where we make our signage being beyond the Auckland border so am not taking orders. I will let you know when this service will resume. I have and will continue to reach out to clients affected by this.

As for all of my hire bookings affected by government imposed restrictions, please check your contract I am here to work with you to the best of my ability.

Jay - The fox in flora

21/09/2021

Hey foxes,

You will notice I have been absent from social media whilst Auckland has been in level 4 for the past 5 weeks. Unfortunately these lockdowns hit my industry really hard and I find it very stressful and it takes a large toll on my mental health.. So I made the decision to take the time out to spend time with my family and doggos.

With the move down in level 3 unfortunately not much changes for me here at The fox in flora. Our workshop where I make the signs and facilitate my Waikato hires is beyond our Auckland border in level 2 while we are in a 3, this time around the borders are operating as a 4 and being that I am not an essential business I cannot access my premises or cross the border. Currently we are at level 3 for at least 2 weeks. I will not be able to access our premises for signage until level 2.

In Auckland under level 3 I can facilitate contactless picnic packages or hire for bubble birthdays, anniversaries and elopements.

If your booking has been affected by the change in levels please refer to your contract and if you are waiting to hear from me I will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are waiting for a response to a message or email I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I know some of you are wanting to reserve a spot for signage when I am able to return to work, just flick me through an email or message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note custom quoting will need to wait until level 2 as I am unable to order materials currently.

When I am able to return to our premises my priority will be getting out the orders which were unable to be shipped before our snap lockdown level change.

I appreciate your patience and I hope to create magic for lots of you very soon.

Jay x

16/08/2021

Still swooning over these arch details.. Our hexagon arch + rug with floral magic by Primm Gardens captured by Nita Meyer Photography at The Waterlily Gardens

11/08/2021

Our signature standard finish signage for The Martins special day at Nocton Woolshed. Captured by Holly Shin Photography.

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Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm

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http://www.thefoxinflora.com/

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Our Story

After planning my Wedding & tying the knot in February 2017 my new Hubby and I embarked on a Family Business adventure bringing his Fabrication skills to the next level. I was so inspired by the Wedding planning process but also struggled to find pieces I truly loved that embodied the theme of our big day.. With our powers combined my Hubby opened up his design skills and Machinery and has taken me under his wing to teach and mentor me bring my dream venture to life.. Here The fox in flora was born.

We specialise in high quality, affordable, bespoke Wedding + Event Signage, Business Signage, Cake toppers & Boutique Hire.

Our signs are designed and cut in house and are light-weight, weatherproof and beautiful quality. We offer a range of designs and styles including standing signs.. Pick an existing design or request for Jay to design a bespoke piece to your requirements.

Our standard finish is a brushed metal which is a beautiful luminous silver colour that is not shiny, but looks incredible in photos and especially when it catches light! We have a range of beautiful high quality paints that enable us to change up the colorway to suit your theme and home perfectly. We are able to source almost any colour you can think of!