About Me

Hello! My name is Kayla and I’m a full-time graphic designer from Austin. Here are 10 things about me so you can get to know me better:

1. My passion lies in creating fun and new designs.

2. I want to travel the world.

3. I starting my own Etsy store & side business: Owl You Need Is Love.

4. Originally from Canada, I moved to Texas at the age of 12, and I actually just became American a few months ago!

5. I’m slighty addicted to whales and owls. (Owls are my favorite illustrated animals, and whales are my favorite live animals).

6. I love trying new things.

7. I couldn’t live without my iMac.

8. My absolute favorite food in the world is sandwiches.

9. I’m an organizational addict.

10. I’m a nerd – there’s nothing like losing yourself in a good book.

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MY ETSY STORE

Owl You Need Is Love is my store of wall art and print designs. A graphic designer from Austin, my designs definitely have a lot of personality in them, whether I express that with color, animals, humor or fun fonts. People love to display conversational pieces in their home and that’s something I like to cater to.

Design is my number one passion. From owning my own Etsy store along with being a full-time graphic designer, all my days are consumed with design, but I love it every minute of it. When I was little, I would always spent my time doodling or glueing magazine scraps to all my notebooks, so becoming a graphic designer was inevitable to me.

Owl You Need Is Love was formed after some persistence from my roommate to design some wall art for our apartment. It was no surprise that because of my obsession with owls, that my first design was my “Owl You Need Is Love” print. That one print turned into several prints, which evolved into creating my own Etsy store. It has really grown more than I could’ve imagined. The support from everyone has been incredible.

One of my favorite things is when customers share with me their stories behind their purchases. Ones who tell me how excited they are to receive their item in the mail, or that they’re buying a print for a friend who is going through a hard time, or maybe they just wanted some cute pieces to decorate their home. I read and appreciate all the comments and messages I get.

My most popular print by far is my “Austin Bucket List.” It’s a list of 50 things you must experience in Austin. It’s focused on all the awesome, local things to do here. This bucket list is really a one-of-a-kind piece that you won’t find anywhere else. It’s perfect for visitors who need a starting point, locals who want to try something new, or just a conversational piece in your home. I’ve been hoping to expand my bucket list to different cities eventually.

Thanks for reading about me and my store. Every bit of support truly keeps me motivated to keep going and conquer my dreams.