Michelle is the artist, designer, and maker behind Forest + Fauna. Forest + Fauna is a collection o
13/06/2025
Join us tomorrow at Open Streets on Willis Way, Waterloo! 🎉
We’ll be there from 12–6pm. Come say hi, browse, and enjoy a beautiful day of local makers, music, family activities and community vibes! 💚✨
11/06/2025
We absolutely love seeing where our pieces end up ✨
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous photo — it truly means the world to us! 💚
29/03/2025
Welcome to my little corner of ! ✨
Every piece here is thoughtfully made with care, inspired by the beauty of our gorgeous county and handcrafted in Elora, Ontario. From ash wood salvaged locally to thoughtful, sustainable craftsmanship, my work is a reflection of the animals, landscapes, textures, and stories that make this stunning place home.
If you’re visiting this weekend, stop by Booth -24 to explore and celebrate the creativity of Canadian makers! 🍁
28/03/2025
One of the most special parts of what I do is hearing the stories of how my work has become part of your lives. 🍃✨
Today, I met someone who purchased one of my earliest batches of confetti, and it’s still being used and loved.
Yesterday, a gorgeous story of the a woodland napkin ring set becoming a treasured gift after a surprise picnic.
Then there are the many spoon stories—treasured gifts, daily rituals, moments of connection. And, hearing from left-handed folks who finally feel seen with a spoon made just for them! Knowing that these pieces continue to bring joy, function, and meaning long after they leave my hands is the greatest reward.
Thank you for sharing your stories with me, whether at shows, online, or in person. It means the world. 💚💚💚
27/03/2025
Every piece starts as an idea, a raw piece of salvaged wood, and a deep love for the story it holds. 🍃✨
Here’s a glimpse into my process—where craftsmanship meets nature and time is an ingredient.
Come see the finished pieces in person at
Booth -24
🗓 Show Hours:
🌱 Thu, Mar 27 → 10 AM - 11 PM
🌱 Fri, Mar 28 → 10 AM - 9 PM
🌱 Sat, Mar 29 → 10 AM - 8 PM
🌱 Sun, Mar 30 → 10 AM - 5 PM
24/03/2025
What a blast it was at the Cottage Life Show! Thank you to all who came out, chatted, and shared your passion for supporting Ontario businesses. I was honoured to be there in person as an partner and meet so many local woodworkers, builders, and all-around mindful small businesses proudly supporting sustainably sourced, local lumber.
Big shoutout to fellow exhibitors
getting to know you and seeing your incredible talent made the show even better!
Can’t thank and enough for all the hard-work behind the scenes and at the show. You’re support for small businesses is absolutely incredible! Your dedication and effort make all the difference.
Grateful for this amazing community of makers, builders, and supporters.
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Our Story
Michelle duQuesnay-Jones is the artist, designer, and maker behind Forest + Fauna.
From the Artist:
I love beautiful things and I love making. If my hands are busy, my mind full of creativity, I am the happiest self I can be.
I am in-love with previously loved items and well-worn, loved, wood. I have long collected items that were destined for the landfill, but that look to me like they are full of a long story.
I love learning, so any project I can dream-up that teaches me a new process, I’m all in. One project lead the another, one custom request to another. And when I ran out space and places to fill, I decided to launch Forest + Fauna into the shop you see today.
Creating an eco-conscious business is a unique challenge. There is always the balance between creating something new and reducing our environmental impact.
I am continually seeking to have an even more ethical, sustainable practice, and find that through simple awareness, I am able to reuse materials, avoid harmful processes, and repurpose found materials. It’s all about learning. And, with every new bit of knowledge I gain, my processes are refined and tweaked so that I can create the friendliest products I can make.
I am full of gratitude, love, and appreciation for your support.