Katie McLaughlin de Vries
Ever since I was a little girl, I loved helping my grandmother decorate for holidays and throw family parties, always noticing the little things that made celebrations feel special. I was the one adding handmade name cards or small touches just because it made people feel seen and celebrated.
As an adult, that love for creating meaningful moments has only grown. I throw themed dinner parties, Halloween bashes, organize bar crawls, and find any excuse to celebrate my friends and family.
I believe joy is in the details — from a personalized logo to a handcrafted banner — and that true happiness comes from celebrating the everyday.
Golden Mane Designs grew out of this passion. It’s my way of sharing that love of connection, intentional details, and celebration with others that make life feel oh, so golden.
The Story Behind
Golden Mane
Golden Mane Designs was born from our own story — one woven with golden threads of love, loyalty, and adventure.
When I began dreaming up a name, I thought about the life my husband, Bas, and I have built together. Gold has always been a part of our story — from the color palette of our wedding, to our two golden retrievers, to the Taylor Swift song Daylight, which reminds me that love isn’t burning red, but golden. I knew “golden” had to be at the heart of it.
Our travels have shaped us, too. In South Africa, we were captivated by the power and grace of the lions we saw on safari. Later, in Ireland, I visited a castle whose crest paired a lion for courage with a dog for loyalty — a combination that felt deeply symbolic of us.
When I discovered that the lion is also a national symbol of the Netherlands, Bas’s home country, it all came together. The gold, the lions, the meaning behind both — they became the perfect reflection of everything I wanted this business to represent: strength, warmth, and intention.
If you look closely at our logo, you might see a lion — or perhaps a golden retriever. That duality is intentional, a nod to both courage and loyalty, and to the story that inspired Golden Mane Designs.
Designs
Every detail, every design, every gathering — created with intention, warmth, and a touch of gold.
Our Golden Values
Celebrate Every Moment
Life is full of everyday joys — big or small, ordinary or extraordinary. At Golden Mane Studio, we believe in adding sparkle to everyday moments, turning Tuesdays into memories and birthdays into extra-special occasions.
Thoughtful Details
It’s all about the details! Every handcrafted touch is made with care and intention, so every gathering feels personal, meaningful, and memorable.
Connection
Golden Mane Studio is all about bringing people together. Whether it’s a cozy dinner, a bachelorette bash, or a casual craft session, our creations spark connection, laughter, and lasting memories.
Personal Touches
Your story is unique, and your celebrations should be too! Every design and handcrafted detail can be customized to reflect your personality, your style, and your special moments.
Everyday Celebration
Celebration doesn’t need a reason — it’s about noticing the moments that make life joyful. Golden Mane Designs inspires creativity, whimsy, and delight in the everyday, from spontaneous gatherings to meaningful milestones.