KATIE &

GREEN END DESIGNS

Passion for painting, drawing, creating, and the arts has always been the driving force in my life.

My family has always inspired me to create, gleaning artistic skill sets from both my maternal Grandmother and paternal Grandfather. Painting was always my first love, and both grandparents were a large part in my early creative development, from watercolors to oils. As a child, I remember my grandfather making beautiful Southwestern jewelry, working largely with silver and turquoise. He often gave his handmade creations to family as gifts and growing up, I cherished them. “Katie the Frog” and the “Grumpy Old Man” were the nicknames we gave to each other, as we always had a special bond. I realized much later in life that I wanted to create beautiful and unique jewelry as well.

Why Green End?

The name "Green End" comes from a street name that leads to one of my favorite places in the world. Rhode Island has always been a "home" to my family and me and it is there where I am usually most inspired. The family home resides on Aquidneck Island, with protected lands that turn vibrant green in the summers. The deep navy blue waters, the porcelain gray sandy beaches, countless hydrangea puffs, and the leaves in autumn are all things that inspire my designs. In short, it is our "happy place." It is family and it will forever always be home.