September 06, 2014

Fall Collection Preview

September 06, 2014/ Katie Ryan

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Welcome!

Hi! I'm Katie, artist and creator of queenikathleeni designs. I wear a lot of creative hats and there is a good chance that I can help you with your design needs.

If I make something I like, I like myself and if I don’t then it’s not a very good day over here. It’s been something I’ve been battling hard as a creative. I am trying to find the self-love to make bad art and good art and still be okay with myself. This is such a journey and a glamorized one on instagram. If you ever want to talk about the real struggles of working for yourself, from home, as an artist, I’m your girl. (this tagline is being changed so ignore the typo please)

When you find the perfect pumpkins for your doorstep 🎃 This print is headed to the shop! #fallgoals

Today is #worldmentalhealthday so I thought I would share a bit of my story with you. I went to counseling through most of college while I was navigating depression. It runs on both sides of my family but I didn't know that until recently. After I graduated I continued receiving therapy while I navigated anxiety for the first time in my life. Some days are an uphill battle before I even start the day because I'm not sure if I'm going to get hit with the anxiety train that day. I am currently trying to fight my anxiety with exercise and medication that I don't want to take for the rest of my life. 🙅🏼 It took me years and years to build up the courage to go to a counselor and not until a year ago did I go to a doctor and ask for help. This is truly such a challenge for me and I deal with aspects of it every day but I will not stop trying. It's okay to need help. #togetherwecan

Some sunroom inspiration ☀️✨Our floors aren't going to be painted white because we are way too messy for that but some wicker chairs and a rug...that's a yes 🙌🏻 I keep reminding myself that progress is slow and steady. I also have to remind myself to take action. I keep getting stuck in the planning phase (this happens in my business too) and it is hard work that will make me happy.

Her Sunday is looking so much better than mine. #dreamworld

You can ignore headlines and pretend it didn't happen or you can pay attention to what is going on and take action. It is horrifying that we have to be scared when standing in the crowd of a country concert or sitting in a movie theater or being out at a bar, etc. because of these senseless acts of violence. We need help, our country is hurting 💔 #takeaction repost @darling

The most relatable thing I ever did see. It really sums up my mid 20's...

Paris is always a good idea, I would even say the best idea. 🇫🇷 and it's actually happening 🙌🏻 photo @helloemilie

I never dreamt of success, I worked for it.
What does success mean to you?
One of the first things I did when I started my business four years ago was redefine what success meant for me. I knew my path was going to look different and what I wanted was different too. For me, success looks more like the cha cha, one step forward and a few steps back 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 and success means getting up the next day and trying again. Success to me means working towards what I believe I was put here to do 👩🏼‍🎨and most days it is not easy. Success to me means working 6 days a week and showing up even when I don't want to. Success means getting to use my talents and practicing my craft each and every day. Success means not giving up when things are not going my way. Success to me is knowing that my work is important and the world needs to see it. Success to me is telling my story and sharing my passion. So yes, I am very successful 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

👋🏻hello!!👋🏻
A few things I want you to know about me...
1. I love a good iced coffee, bonus points if the coffee shop is visually pleasing 🙌🏻
2. Creating things for people I love is my favorite. My goal in life is to have my artwork bring joy to others.
3. I never went to art school and this is probably the question I get asked the most after I tell people I'm an artist.
4. I started my business at age 22 😳and had no idea what I was doing or getting myself into.
5. My degree is in communications from UST (Go Tommies) with an emphasis on advertising. I'm so happy that I get to use my degree every day👌🏻
6. Nick and I just bought a house built in 1960 so every thing is very mid century and we are currently dreaming up all of the updates we want to give it. I share lots of this on my stories.
7. I'm a true creative in the sense that making money is second to honoring my creativity. That's why I've had to WORK at the business side of things to make my dream a reality.
8. I'm so happy you're here and if you would like to share something about yourself, I would LOVE to know a bit more about you.

Feelin' real good about this 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻a pretty organized place to work 🙌🏻

If I make something I like, I like myself and if I don’t then it’s not a very good day over here. It’s been something I’ve been battling hard as a creative. I am trying to find the self-love to make bad art and good art and still be okay with myself. This is such a journey and a glamorized one on instagram. If you ever want to talk about the real struggles of working for yourself, from home, as an artist, I’m your girl. (this tagline is being changed so ignore the typo please)

When you find the perfect pumpkins for your doorstep 🎃 This print is headed to the shop! #fallgoals

Today is #worldmentalhealthday so I thought I would share a bit of my story with you. I went to counseling through most of college while I was navigating depression. It runs on both sides of my family but I didn't know that until recently. After I graduated I continued receiving therapy while I navigated anxiety for the first time in my life. Some days are an uphill battle before I even start the day because I'm not sure if I'm going to get hit with the anxiety train that day. I am currently trying to fight my anxiety with exercise and medication that I don't want to take for the rest of my life. 🙅🏼 It took me years and years to build up the courage to go to a counselor and not until a year ago did I go to a doctor and ask for help. This is truly such a challenge for me and I deal with aspects of it every day but I will not stop trying. It's okay to need help. #togetherwecan

Some sunroom inspiration ☀️✨Our floors aren't going to be painted white because we are way too messy for that but some wicker chairs and a rug...that's a yes 🙌🏻 I keep reminding myself that progress is slow and steady. I also have to remind myself to take action. I keep getting stuck in the planning phase (this happens in my business too) and it is hard work that will make me happy.

Her Sunday is looking so much better than mine. #dreamworld

You can ignore headlines and pretend it didn't happen or you can pay attention to what is going on and take action. It is horrifying that we have to be scared when standing in the crowd of a country concert or sitting in a movie theater or being out at a bar, etc. because of these senseless acts of violence. We need help, our country is hurting 💔 #takeaction repost @darling

The most relatable thing I ever did see. It really sums up my mid 20's...

Paris is always a good idea, I would even say the best idea. 🇫🇷 and it's actually happening 🙌🏻 photo @helloemilie

I never dreamt of success, I worked for it.
What does success mean to you?
One of the first things I did when I started my business four years ago was redefine what success meant for me. I knew my path was going to look different and what I wanted was different too. For me, success looks more like the cha cha, one step forward and a few steps back 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 and success means getting up the next day and trying again. Success to me means working towards what I believe I was put here to do 👩🏼‍🎨and most days it is not easy. Success to me means working 6 days a week and showing up even when I don't want to. Success means getting to use my talents and practicing my craft each and every day. Success means not giving up when things are not going my way. Success to me is knowing that my work is important and the world needs to see it. Success to me is telling my story and sharing my passion. So yes, I am very successful 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

Happy Monday 💋

👋🏻hello!!👋🏻
A few things I want you to know about me...
1. I love a good iced coffee, bonus points if the coffee shop is visually pleasing 🙌🏻
2. Creating things for people I love is my favorite. My goal in life is to have my artwork bring joy to others.
3. I never went to art school and this is probably the question I get asked the most after I tell people I'm an artist.
4. I started my business at age 22 😳and had no idea what I was doing or getting myself into.
5. My degree is in communications from UST (Go Tommies) with an emphasis on advertising. I'm so happy that I get to use my degree every day👌🏻
6. Nick and I just bought a house built in 1960 so every thing is very mid century and we are currently dreaming up all of the updates we want to give it. I share lots of this on my stories.
7. I'm a true creative in the sense that making money is second to honoring my creativity. That's why I've had to WORK at the business side of things to make my dream a reality.
8. I'm so happy you're here and if you would like to share something about yourself, I would LOVE to know a bit more about you.

Feelin' real good about this 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻a pretty organized place to work 🙌🏻

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If I make something I like, I like myself and if I don’t then it’s not a very good day over here. It’s been something I’ve been battling hard as a creative. I am trying to find the self-love to make bad art and good art and still be okay with myself. This is such a journey and a glamorized one on instagram. If you ever want to talk about the real struggles of working for yourself, from home, as an artist, I’m your girl. (this tagline is being changed so ignore the typo please)

When you find the perfect pumpkins for your doorstep 🎃 This print is headed to the shop! #fallgoals

Today is #worldmentalhealthday so I thought I would share a bit of my story with you. I went to counseling through most of college while I was navigating depression. It runs on both sides of my family but I didn't know that until recently. After I graduated I continued receiving therapy while I navigated anxiety for the first time in my life. Some days are an uphill battle before I even start the day because I'm not sure if I'm going to get hit with the anxiety train that day. I am currently trying to fight my anxiety with exercise and medication that I don't want to take for the rest of my life. 🙅🏼 It took me years and years to build up the courage to go to a counselor and not until a year ago did I go to a doctor and ask for help. This is truly such a challenge for me and I deal with aspects of it every day but I will not stop trying. It's okay to need help. #togetherwecan

Some sunroom inspiration ☀️✨Our floors aren't going to be painted white because we are way too messy for that but some wicker chairs and a rug...that's a yes 🙌🏻 I keep reminding myself that progress is slow and steady. I also have to remind myself to take action. I keep getting stuck in the planning phase (this happens in my business too) and it is hard work that will make me happy.

Her Sunday is looking so much better than mine. #dreamworld

You can ignore headlines and pretend it didn't happen or you can pay attention to what is going on and take action. It is horrifying that we have to be scared when standing in the crowd of a country concert or sitting in a movie theater or being out at a bar, etc. because of these senseless acts of violence. We need help, our country is hurting 💔 #takeaction repost @darling

The most relatable thing I ever did see. It really sums up my mid 20's...

Paris is always a good idea, I would even say the best idea. 🇫🇷 and it's actually happening 🙌🏻 photo @helloemilie

I never dreamt of success, I worked for it.
What does success mean to you?
One of the first things I did when I started my business four years ago was redefine what success meant for me. I knew my path was going to look different and what I wanted was different too. For me, success looks more like the cha cha, one step forward and a few steps back 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 and success means getting up the next day and trying again. Success to me means working towards what I believe I was put here to do 👩🏼‍🎨and most days it is not easy. Success to me means working 6 days a week and showing up even when I don't want to. Success means getting to use my talents and practicing my craft each and every day. Success means not giving up when things are not going my way. Success to me is knowing that my work is important and the world needs to see it. Success to me is telling my story and sharing my passion. So yes, I am very successful 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

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