Why I started Ro & Be

To live creatively

Back when I went to school and then university I didn’t see many examples of creative roles and examples of what creative people could become other than film or theatre. So that is always what I wanted to do as a little one and in my Foundation Art year. But I didn’t pursue it and maybe that was because it was never right or fear or not being ready at 18. Then the world of work became a huge part of my life and creativity moved further and further away from being part of my everyday. Now I’m on a journey back to it through Ro & Be.

The wonderful world of weddings

Weddings open up a wonderful world of creative opportunities for you, either DIY or working with amazing creatives filling you up visually! I fell in love with weddings! I created my own wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, flowers, cake, invitations and more! I maybe went a bit overboard but I did need to make up for 10 years of lost creativity!!

Happiness is possible

After our wedding my passions were reignited and the flames did not die out! I kept thinking and exploring and at the same time learning more about being environmentally conscious. The opportunity came and I decided to open a bridal boutique for eco conscious brides. I was happy but yet not quite creatively fulfilled until I realised I was when I was making custom things for my brides. That business closed just before the pandemic (a lucky escape!) and my ideas kept evolving and growing alongside my little girl. As for us all, lockdown brought us lots of thinking time and it became clear to me I had to use my hands and create things to bring true happiness.

But the journey back (or forward really) still has a long way to go. I’m someone who I would say now reflecting has struggled to just bounce back from new motherhood and into a pandemic.

Environmental impact

As the environment became a bigger and bigger topic over the past 3 years my ideas kept evolving, I wanted to create but the desire to not add to vast array of choice that wasn’t environmentally conscious was niggling at me. I adore wedding dresses but we only wear them once. I love getting dressed up for a do but I hate when it is ages before I wear the outfit again. I love fashion but it made me sad how many things I had to give away when I was bigger after my first baby.

Our ideas come from our cross sections - our unique experiences

Ro & Be was born out of all these things. Every part of me and my journey has become a part of Ro & Be. I want to make things that will be loved over and over, that fit with ease and comfort, that bring us joy. I can’t be certain what I make now I will always make, I’m pretty sure as I grow creatively the business will evolve.

So here I am sharing my happy little creations with the world and hoping you like them!