You may have seen her on Architect’s Digest designing Queer Eye’s Tan France’s house or read about her in Better Homes & Gardens. Whether a celebrity’s home or a child’s bedroom, Cara Fox brings that same passion for elevating a space and making it beautiful in everything she does.
Her passion for beautifying spaces started in high school when Fox would occasionally skip class just to sneak home and watch The Martha Stewart Show. College was no different—her enduring passion meant that she’d rework her entire school schedule just to be able to catch the 10 AM showing.
“I just fell in love with everything about what she [Stewart] stood for, how she represented home and making home a beautiful haven and just a happy place,” Fox says.
It wouldn’t be long before Fox was doing some Martha Stewart-ing of her own.
As fate would have it, she’d soon meet her match. She and her husband, Tom Fox, who primarily oversees the construction part of their business at The Fox Group, instantly shared a bond for home design and architecture. “House-obsessed,” as newlyweds, they’d spend date nights driving through their favorite neighborhoods and gawking at houses.
Marked by a love for timeless but personalized style—they began constructing and designing their own home, then for neighbors. Together, they designed three homes that would all sell before they got to the market, so they knew they were onto something.
“I think it was just a different and unique style for Utah. We brought in a lot of eastern seaboard, New England style.” Fox explained.
After twenty years in the business, their vision has continued to grow and expand. With home construction and interior design at the center, they’ve branched into retail— first opening The Fox Shop three years ago. Inspired by their favorite furniture brands and art connections they’ve had all these years, they wanted to extend these highly curated home offerings to the public.
Their latest project is the heart and essence of Fox—The Fox Market, where she will be showcasing all the goodness of an open-air European market.
With her visionary nature that says, “The more magical and whimsical the better,” she’s off to the races with this one.
Captivated by the fresh, in-season products at local markets and community-driven approach during her annual trips to Europe with her husband, she envisioned bringing that distinct European vibe to her neighborhood—in Holladay, Utah.
When originally conceptualizing the idea, Fox said, “I wanted to do a massive European market, and that's kind of how I work. And then I try to bring reality into it, okay, what's realistic? What can I do? What can I import? What can I do locally?”
Doing what Fox does best—making dreams come true—that dream is now a reality.
When you step into The Fox Market, you will experience the comforting aroma of a Parisian Boulangerie and be immersed in a scene with both local and internationally sourced delights. These include pastries, sandwiches, and sourdough from the Beaumont Bakery, exquisite grass-fed beef and ranch products by Ballerina Farms, Berlin Chocolate's delectable handmade treats, and the artistic craftsmanship of Honey and Ice jewelry from Midway.
And the indulgences don’t stop there. The shop will have an ice cream and soda bar, a herbal tea bar, and a curated section dedicated to affordable custom lighting, rugs, and furniture.
Younger patrons can discover Fox’s very children's line featuring her latest book with matching dolls. All while European antiques and art grace the interior and are available for purchase at this extraordinary market.
As for what gives Fox her spark? Spreading joy.
Fox’s boundless imagination is driven by her desire to spread joy and elevate everything she touches to its highest form.
Before the pandemic, Cara and her husband partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation to weave magic into the lives of children diagnosed with cancer by remodeling their room of choice. Witnessing the joy on these young faces amidst their struggles affirmed her purpose and remain her most cherished clients.
Her philosophy of elevating extends beyond tangible objects. "It's like with an animal," she says, "you want it to reach its full potential, well-loved, radiant, healthy. Everything has that untapped potential, be it a plant, a home, even ourselves."
Her advice echoes this sentiment: "If you love something, use it every day, let its light shine, and help it live its best life.”
Be sure to visit The Fox Market, located at 4708 Holladay Boulevard East.
For a broader range of home-centered offerings from The Fox Group, including architecture and interior design, visit TheFoxGroup.com
“I wanted to do a massive European market, and that's kind of how I work. And then I bring reality into it, okay, what's realistic?”
Her philosophy of elevating extends beyond tangible objects. "It's like with an animal," she says, "you want it to reach its full potential, well-loved, radiant, healthy. Everything has that untapped potential, be it a plant, a home, even ourselves."
