Our Stunning New Vintage Floral Print - "Evelyn"
Nearly ten years ago, when we launched Foxtrot Home, we poured our hearts into creating timeless, beautiful pieces made from natural fibres, namely flax linen. Growing up on the land in Tairawhiti, Gisborne, our family has farmed for four generations and this heritage has instilled in us an appreciation for the natural world and earthy elegance.
Today, we are thrilled to announce something new, unique and absolutely beautiful in our classical inen collection. Our first ever printed linen- the ”Evelyn Floral” range.
For some time, we have been wanting to design something of our own that is not only meaningful to us but also meaningful to our linen-loving community. As flowers and the natural world were a big part of our upbringing, we have created this floral print as a tribute to our mum, Evelyn.
Not only is our mum a farmer, she is gentle and beautifully creative. She has always had a deep appreciation for beauty, especially in the garden, which she captured in her wonderful watercolour and oil paintings, as she is also an accomplished artist. Multi-talented Mum also trained and worked as a florist before she had her family.
For over fifty years, she juggled family and farm life while pouring her passion into floristry and art where she could. In retirement off the farm today, that hard work ethic still shines; she still works part-time in a local florist, finding joy in creating.
The Evelyn print was designed to capture our fond childhood memories and to celebrate mum’s enduring love of flowers. The print features one of her favourite blooms, Lily of the Valley, set against the natural softness of our signature linen. To bring our vision to life, we collaborated with the wonderful Hamilton-based international textile designer Bron Alexander of Alexander + White, who wove a palette of Foxtrot Home signature tones - Cactus, Sage, Off White and Natural tones- into the motif.
The result is a vintage-inspired floral that feels both nostalgic and fresh, and that fits seamlessly within our existing range, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
The Evelyn print will mostly feature across our baby and children's range but with some key pieces of adult bedding available too. This also marks the launch of our first frilled pillowcases and our debut into linen tablecloths, perfectly timed to elevate spring gatherings! Whether adding a touch of nostalgia to a nursery or bringing timeless charm to your own bedroom, Evelyn is designed to layer beautifully with the Foxtrot Home pieces you already love.
We are so proud of this design. Rooted in our family story yet styled for today's homes, the Evelyn Floral is a loving gesture to our mum and her and our collective joy for natural beauty & living.
Shop the Evelyn range here
Free* fabric samples are available for order here