about amy

Unlike many designers, I didn’t grow up with dreams of becoming a professional designer.  It found me much later in life.  This is my story…

From the Roots ♥

I’ve always been creative – it’s in my family roots:  artists, musicians, builders.  I grew up eco-conscious before it was chic to be green.  My parents built our house using reclaimed products, so I was immersed in the “eco-home building experience” by 2nd grade, though not always willfully, as me mum was determined I be a well-rounded gal!  It wasn’t until about 6th grade that I took interest in the aesthetics of my space.

I’ve also always been in love with love.  If I were a movie character, I’d be that guy in the victorian era movies writing endless love letters to his beloved of admiration and devotion.  You can call me a sap if you wish.  I really believe the world is a better place when love abounds and succeeds.

Not Exactly as Planned ♥

As a teen, I became a people helper and problem solver, so when a friend was in need, I aimed to make it better.  This became my focus in college, resulting in a psychology degree.  It was only after 5 years of study that I realized being a traditional counselor was not going to do it for me!  Go figure.

It was during those college years that I took interest in personal growth, spirituality, and manifesting my reality through conscious intention.  Wow, those were some cool and powerful tools to discover!

After choosing to not go into traditional counseling, I lent my hand at helping others through work for conscious companies as an administrative assistant, and with my love for organizing, making things function better and space aesthetics, every space I worked in received a well-rounded reorganization!

The Predecessor ♥

When it dawned on me that I could become a professional organizer, I founded and ran my business, Peace of Time, for several years, and only after a friend pointed out that I was simply an interior decorator in denial, did I realize that he probably really had a point there!

It’s…a Business! ♥

Some people have kids, I birthed a business.  And thus, EcoKind Design was born, combining some of my greatest passions:  1 part spaces, 1 part people-helping, 1 part intentional living, and 1 part eco-conscious.  The focus on spaces for love came into play around year 2.  It totally chose me, once I opened up the flood gates for it to be seen!

It takes a Village ♥

Thank you to all of you who have supported me along the way.  I owe a huge part of my indie success to Biznik, where I have learned SO much, and have met and worked with the most amazing indie professionals!  The rest of the credit goes to my amazing family, friends and of course, my clients!  I wouldn’t be here without you!

May your every day be filled with all the magic, love, and wonder that you can possibly imagine, and then some!

Brightest Blessings,

Amy