Hi, I'm Nicole
I've been on a creative path for as long as I can remember. Over the years, that creativity has taken many forms — professionally as a graphic designer and pastry chef, and personally as a lifelong maker of things. My free time has always been filled with pottery, printmaking, painting, illustration and garden design. I've always been drawn to colour, pattern, texture and form, and I find joy in creating useful objects that bring a small moment of beauty to everyday life.
Today, that creativity finds its expression through Nix Nax.
My Journey
Sewing is my most recent creative pursuit. It began when I discovered beautiful quilting fabrics in a small fabric shop while travelling. Inspired by their colours and patterns, I started creating simple tote-style bags, making only one of each fabric design as a way of honouring the material.
What began as a small creative experiment quickly grew into something more.
I fell in love with the process of choosing fabrics, designing products, and creating pieces by hand that feel both practical and special. Each fabric has its own personality, and I enjoy finding the perfect shape and purpose for it.
Every Nix Nax piece is still made slowly and thoughtfully, one at a time.
What Matters to Me
Handmade
Every piece is made by hand, slowly and intentionally.
Natural Materials
I work with cotton, linen, hemp and other natural fibres.
Ethical Choices
I source mindfully and support sustainable, ethical practices.
Slow Living
Inspired by coastal living, nature and the beauty of slowing down.
Made to be Loved
Practical, unique pieces designed to be used and loved every day.
Inspired by St Francis Bay
Nix Nax is inspired by the beauty and simplicity of life in St Francis Bay. The peaceful coastal surroundings, strong sense of community, and slower pace of life have all played a part in shaping the brand.
From my small home studio, every Nix Nax piece is carefully handmade with attention to detail and a love for thoughtful craftsmanship. Surrounded by local creativity and natural beauty, I create pieces that are designed to bring colour, joy, and practicality to everyday life.
The values that guide life in St Francis — simplicity, creativity, and intentional living — are woven into every Nix Nax design.