Founder’s Story
Margo’s founder, Bec Patterson
Margo’s is playful, cheeky, and colourful—because pleasure should be fun. The floral half of the brand comes from my professional career as a floral designer, and the desire for great design in pleasure from my stylist/art director hat. But beyond the playful aesthetic and vibe, Margo’s was born from my personal journey of self-discovery, healing, and connection to both my body and nature.
Three things happened in my life that planted the seed for Margo’s…
I discovered myself—for the first time, without anyone else.
After a decade-long marriage and a couple of long-term relationships since my teens, I found myself divorced and single in my mid-30s. For the first time! I was living alone, making choices for no one but me. It was liberating, empowering, and sexy. I dated casually, but more importantly, I dated myself—exploring parts of me that had been dormant for years.
Ironically, it was after a year of enjoying my single freedom, when I wasn’t looking to meet anyone, that I unexpectedly met the love of my life and the now father to our two kids. For the first time, as someone who fully knew and felt herself, I had met someone who saw me for exactly who I was.
I listened to my body—and started questioning everything.
During this period, I had the Mirena IUD inserted. Almost immediately, something felt off. I experienced regular bouts of thrush, UTIs, and a profound disconnection from my body. Despite doctors dismissing my concerns, I trusted my instincts, and after a year of discomfort and medical bills, I had it removed. My symptoms disappeared immedietely. This was a turning point: I realised how little we’re taught to advocate for ourselves, especially when it comes to our bodies and health.
This awakening extended into other areas of intimacy. I explored my libido, my desires and yes, a new found love of sex toys—beautiful, colourful tools that enhanced rather than replaced connection. They weren’t hidden in a drawer but proudly displayed, a celebration of self-love and pleasure.
I endured loneliness and hopelessness—and found light through creation.
As for many who endured the pandemic in Melbourne, this was a defining chapter for me. My partner and I were separated for nine months by oceans and lockdowns. The isolation amplified later, when we were finally reunited, but I found a new type of loneliness, living in a new country, feeling small and exhausted. This was a dark time for me, experiencing anxiety and feelings of hopelessness for the first time in my life, especially as we struggled with trying to conceive. The monthly cycle of hope and despair felt unrelenting, I couldn’t push thoughts of infertility and the deafening sound that was the looming end of my 30s from my mind. But my partner’s unwavering support kept me grounded.
Amid this darkness and my desperation for connection, the idea for Margo’s became my beacon. It was more than a business concept—it was a lifeline. A space to channel creativity, connect with nature, and find purpose. It reminded me that joy and intimacy can coexist with struggle, and that the connection to self and others is always worth nurturing.
Margo’s is the culmination of these personal experiences—a celebration of nature, intimacy, and the playful, healing power of pleasure. It’s for anyone seeking connection, whether with themselves, a partner, their community or the world around them, while navigating the unrelenting cycle of evolution that is the beauty and pain of life. Because, like I’ve learned, we are nature—and our connection to it, and to each other, can transform everything.
Bec xo
