About Me


Hi, I’m Kimberly Perry writer, curious consumer, and full-time fan of things that are both useful and beautiful. Before I launched OctoFox Shop in 2025, my life revolved around handmade goods and local artistry.

I spent over a decade helping organize independent craft fairs and creative pop-ups across the Southwest, where I met hundreds of makers, learned to spot genuine craftsmanship, and developed a keen eye for quality. Though I wasn’t the one behind the sewing machine or the paintbrush, I became the go-to person for connecting curious shoppers with thoughtfully made things.

I studied marketing and media studies at Northern Arizona University, but truthfully, most of my education came from small business owners behind folding tables and Etsy shops.

After moving to Santa Fe with my partner and our rescue pup, I took a step back from the event world and started looking for a new outlet one that could bring together my love for storytelling, honest recommendations, and that same handmade sensibility. That’s when OctoFox Shop took shape.

Kimberly Perry
Kimberly Perry

Why I Write Reviews
This blog is my way of continuing the conversation I used to have with shoppers at weekend markets. Only now, instead of holding the item in your hand, you’re clicking through pages and wondering if it’s really worth it. That’s where I come in. I test products in my daily life from home gadgets to wearable tech to items for creative hobbies and write about them as plainly and practically as I can. No jargon, no fluff. Just honest experiences from someone who understands what it means to spend thoughtfully.

What You’ll Find Here
OctoFox Shop is my ongoing project of decoding the endless aisle of online shopping. I focus on products that promise function and flair, especially the ones that might get overlooked in favor of flashier trends. I pay close attention to durability, ease of use, and whether something actually delivers on its promises. I’m not here to sell you everything I’m here to help you buy better.

Thanks for stopping by and reading what I’ve got to say. I hope it helps you shop smarter, live a little easier, and maybe even discover something that surprises you in the best way.

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Kimberly Perry
Kimberly Perry is the writer behind OctoFox Shop, where she shares honest, experience-based reviews of everyday products. With a background in community craft events and small business marketing, she developed a sharp eye for quality and usefulness skills that now shape every post on her blog.

Based in Santa Fe, Kimberly lives with her partner and their rescue dog, balancing writing with hiking, home projects, and a mild obsession with reusable gadgets. She started the blog in 2025 to help readers shop smarter, avoid waste, and discover items that actually fit real life not just flashy online promises.
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