Meet The Team
Rebecca Jenner
Owner/ Founder
Founder of Calico Decorating, Rebecca trained as a decorative painter before launching Calico in 2007. She specializes in Venetian Polished Plaster effects and loves hand painting kitchens. She’s the friendly voice at the end of the phone and deals with all our administration in the office but still loves to join the team on site and is happiest wielding a paintbrush or trowel. Rebecca loves exploring her creative side by developing new techniques and finishes. She ensures Calico remains at the forefront of the decorating market in the New Forest.
Jenny Davies
Creative Director
Jenny joined Calico in 2018 after completing a BA Hons Degree in Interior Architecture and Design. Her knowledge of colour theory benefits our colour consultations and is also in charge of our social media accounts. Jenny has a keen eye for detail, making her a specialist in hand-painted kitchens and furniture. She loves creative projects and gets especially excited painting walls or furniture in a bold colour, or when we have a decorative feature wall to complete using either metallic paint or a plaster effect. She’s our friendly on-site supervisor, making sure all our projects run smoothly.
Lisa Benson
Master Decorator
Lisa has been with Calico since 2011 and is an invaluable member of the team. She will always make sure a job is completed on time and finished to our high standards. Due to her extensive experience, Lisa has a vast product knowledge and can always find a solution to any problem that may arise. When it comes to prep work, there’s no one better, she will always throw herself into any project and especially loves transforming a really neglected space/ home into something beautiful. She is ever-ready, reliable and keeps not only herself going, but the rest of us too.
Jo Ashby
Master Decorator
Jo joined the Calico team in 2019 after completing her City and Guilds qualification. She’s our wallpaper master, she is very thorough and has a great attention to detail, it’s her favourite area of decorating. Jo is a fun, bubbly addition to the team, making you feel at ease throughout your home transformation. She most enjoys being able to make a big difference to a space no matter the project and seeing how happy our clients are with the result. Jo’s a perfect size for our small spaces, so no matter the project, those small intricate areas will be no match for Jo.
Tom Power
Senior Decorator
Joining Calico in 2021, Tom is our only male on the team. He’s made a lovely addition to the team, always friendly and upbeat. Having completed his apprenticeship with a distinction, Tom has come on leaps and bounds. Fully trained in hand-painted kitchens, he makes a great team with Jenny travelling across Hampshire and Dorset to transform your kitchens. He especially enjoys painting unique areas with bright colours and working at heights. Tom has also developed a love for lime wash effects on walls and advancing his wallpaper skills.
Kirstin Saunders
Junior Decorator
Our newest member of the Calico family, Kirstin joined us in 2022. She has already gained so much knowledge of the field since joining us. She can design and paint custom murals for your home, especially perfect for children’s spaces, working with our clients to tailor the perfect layout, theme and colour combinations. Her favourite aspect of Calico is the more intricate transformations of ornate fireplaces and faux bookshelves in a library. Like many of us in Calico, Kirstin loves to see the transformation of a space especially if it means using bold or rich colours in the process.