Johana Ensor grew up in Bogota, Colombia, before moving to London and falling in love with a Kiwi man. This later led her to move to New Zealand and start her very own home décor business many years later.
Ensor’s earliest memory with home décor was during a young age watching home renovation shows with her mother. From there, she looked forward to having her own home and the idea of being able to make it her own.
“I love it when you can make a space feel cosy, and home accessories can really help achieve that,” she said.
The idea for her home décor brand Lulu My Love, began just a few months before going on maternity leave back in 2021. Ensor knew she needed to establish some sort of hobby during her time off, and it was through scrolling social media that she noticed cute jewellery dishes and immediately thought, “I can do that.”
In April 2022, Lulu My Love became not only a hobby but a small business that she is very proud of.
Ensor takes on many roles within her business, from marketing manager to office administrator, creator and so on. Her husband also offers her plenty of support, while her seventeen-month-old daughter, Luna, is considered the company's CEO.
“We are that type of family that does everything together. Aside from work, we also love to be able to do things like travel, renovate and cook together,” Ensor explained.
The Lulu range currently consists of eight home décor pieces in the form of small trinkets or dishes used to display things like jewellery, soap and stationary, which can be used in any space around the home.
The whole range is both Eco-friendly and handmade. While purchasing from here, you can ensure you are buying one hundred percent New Zealand-made products.
Ensor has finally made it to the stage of renovating her first home, which has become a huge motivator for her inspiration as she has been creating many pieces that she can use in her own home.
Through her business journey, she has learnt that you can truly love what you do for work.
“When you enjoy doing something, others can see it, and it is reflected in the product's that you sell.”
The future for Lulu My Love hopes for extended growth, new styles, a wide colour range, and international sales.
