About Us

Keeping it Rural Designs was established in 2021 by Harriet McKelvie.

Harriet was born in the UK and spent most of her childhood and early adulthood surrounded by horses at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, England. 

Harriet moved to New Zealand to live with her partner and now husband Angus in 2010. They reside on a sheep and beef farm where the couple raise their two boys and breed and train polo ponies in their spare time. 

After many years invested training horses and lending the odd hand on the farm, Harriet craved a way to use her artistic ability. Keeping it Rural Designs was born from a love of the great outdoors and the name itself inspires Harriet to continue with her outdoor pursuits whilst embracing her artistic flair. The idea that you can bring a little piece of outside inside is the motivation behind every project. 

Harriet's work has expanded from drawings and paintings to textiles and woodwork.