I know the juggle all too well.
You're a creative, a strategist, a bookkeeper, a marketer, a dreamer, a doer — maybe even snack distributor and bedtime storyteller. Whatever your roles look like, you're pouring your heart into building something while somehow holding everything else together too.
I know, because I've been exactly where you are.
Shaped by story.
Guided by purpose.
ABOUT SALTMADE STUDIO
My faith & belief in Jesus shapes everything about how I run this business. My ultimate goal and desire is to steward my gifts in a way that glorifies Him. That means sharing genuine encouragement, giving honest advice, and providing the same care for your brand as I would my own.
You can count on me to be the one to dig a little deeper. I will always look for ways to shine a light on your story, values, and personality in a way that will make others remember and value you & your business.
More than just brand & website design.
Meet Kait
I have been fascinated by branding since the dinosaur era. Custom HTML on MySpace, burned CDs with hand-drawn covers, and carefully curated away messages. (Am I giving away my age?)
For nearly a decade, I ran a small business hand-painting signs that found their way to weddings across the world. It was a season that let me work from home, raise my babies, and build something real with my own two hands.
But as life grew more complex, I found myself stretched thin — and I had to learn the hard way that closing something good isn't the same as failing. Sometimes it's the most faithful thing you can do.
That decision led me straight into the world of brand strategy and copywriting, working closely with creative entrepreneurs and learning just how powerful a brand becomes when it's built on a strong foundation.
Based off of noticeable gaps I've seen in the industry, I founded Saltmade Studio. My primary goal is to support business owners who care deeply about what they’re building and want it reflected so others can feel it immediately. Instead of juggling freelancers, templates, or second-guessing every single decision, I help pull everything together so your brand feels personal, cohesive, and ready to grow alongside you.
When I'm not behind my Macbook, my life is full of (so many) boys, dirty Labrador paws, basketball schedules, and trying to build a business that leaves room for a meaningful life, too.
Keep scrolling to see a few more things I'm currently loving.
INTEGRITY
Trust is everything... in life, in business, and in the relationships I build with clients. You're trusting me with your story, your vision, and your livelihood. I don't take that lightly.
I value clear communication, reliable follow-through, and treating your business like I'd treat my own.
INTEGRITY
AUTHENTICITY
The strongest brands are built when we show up honestly and without pretense.
Together, we uncover what makes your work distinctly yours and build a brand that feels comfortable, personal, and human...not performative or forced.
The strongest brands are built when we show up honestly, without pretense.
Together, we'll uncover what makes your work distinctly yours and build a brand that feels comfortable, personal, and human.
Authenticity
ENCOURAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship can feel isolating at times... but it doesn't have to be! I am here to listen closely, offer perspective, and help you recognize the strengths and gifts that make your business special, even the ones you may overlook.
Entrepreneurship can feel isolating at times... but it doesn't have to be! I am here to listen closely, offer perspective, and help you recognize the strengths and gifts that make your business special, even the ones you may overlook.
ENCOURAGEMENT
STEWARDSHIP
I believe we're each given something worth sharing and how we steward those gifts matters. That conviction is at the root of everything I do.
The care and intention I bring to your brand isn't just professional. It's personal. It comes from a genuine belief that your work has meaning, and that helping you show up well in it is a privilege I don't take lightly.
I believe we're each given something worth sharing and how we steward those gifts matters. That conviction is at the root of everything I do.
The care and intention I bring to your brand isn't just professional. It's personal. It comes from a genuine belief that your work has meaning, and that helping you show up well in it is a privilege I don't take lightly.
STEWARDSHIP
What started as my own wedding decor on Etsy turned into a thriving business. I quit my day job in 6 months, now filling custom orders with 30+ sales monthly.
2012
It’s often messy, full of unexpected pivots, and shaped by seasons and circumstances you never saw coming. Here's a bird's-eye view of mine...
The path to building a business
(and a life you love) is rarely linear.
MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
Our baby boy arrived, followed two weeks later by an unexpected plot twist: my husband got laid off. I returned from maternity leave immediately, turning my small shop into our family's sole income.
2015
Our second baby boy arrived and the Etsy shop continued to thrive, averaging 100+ sales monthly. It took a massive effort—yeeears of late-night creativity—but the lifestyle and pace was unsustainable.
2017
Tragedy shifted my perspective: my family needed me more than the business. Even though sales were booming, the joy was replaced by burden. I made the difficult choice to permanently close my thriving shop to focus on what truly mattered.
2020
I pivoted from the shop hustle after a season of homeschooling, returning to work as a Virtual Assistant. I soon took on full-service branding clients, which re-ignited my love for storytelling and strategy. That's where I saw the future: combining my love for both design and writing.
2021
My role quickly evolved from VA to Creative Director at Ochre & Beige. I spend my days managing a team, writing copy, and crafting marketing content for interior designers globally. On the side, I continued to enjoy taking on my own visual branding clients.
2023
After years of pushing the idea away, I'm finally taking the leap back into entrepreneurship — but this time, with purpose and boundaries. I can't wait to see how it unfolds.
2026
So, what's your story?
After a sweet season of homeschooling, I felt the pull to return to work, only in a background-supporter and more flexible way. I met my now-friend, Jaquilyn, powerhouse owner of Ochre & Beige and began working as a copywriter for Interior Designers. That same year, I took on two full-service branding and website design clients. It was here that I rediscovered my love for storytelling and strategy and began to see how my skills in both design and writing could (one day) come together to create something bigger.
2021
Sometimes it takes something unfortunate to shift perspective, and that's exactly what happened. An unexpected family tragedy prompted me to press pause and focus on what mattered most: my family. After reopening the shop, business was booming like never before, but the enjoyment and purpose I once felt began feeling more like a burden. I made the incredibly difficult decision to close my shop for good at the end of the year.
2020
With the arrival of our second baby boy, life was a beautiful blur of nap time hustle and late-night creativity. Like really late nights. At this point the Etsy shop was thriving and averaging 100+ sales a month. It took a massive effort (yeeears of late-night creativity), but the lifestyle wasn't sustainable.
Still not quite sure how I kept this pace for several more years...
2017
Our first baby boy arrived, and with him, an unexpected plot twist: my husband got laid off. I reopened my shop & returned from maternity leave MUCH sooner than planned. This small shop quickly became the livelihood for our little family. My first "employee"? My husband (whether he liked it or not).
2015
What started on a whim, selling hand-painted wedding decor I originally made for my own wedding on Etsy, quickly turned into a thriving business. Within 6 months, I left my day job at the wellness center to focus on my shop full-time. I was filling custom orders non-stop, averaging 30+ sales per month.
2012
I quickly grew from copywriter to full-time Creative Director of Ochre & Beige. I spend my days managing an incredible team, while finding enjoyment writing website copy, crafting compelling brand messaging, and supporting interior designers worldwide with ongoing strategy and marketing content. I continued working with visual branding clients on the side (as time would allow). It became something that continuously brought enjoyment.
2023
After years of pushing the idea away, I'm finally taking the leap back into entrepreneurship, only this time, with purpose and boundaries. I can't wait to see how it unfolds. Grateful to have you along for the ride!
2026
So, what's your story?
I'D LOVE TO HEAR →
It's messy, full of unexpected pivots, and shaped by seasons you never saw coming. Here's a bird's-eye view of mine...
The path to building a business
(and a life you love) is rarely linear.
MY CREATIVE JOURNEY
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