Welcome to Designing Ever After! We are Chris and Julie, a husband-and-wife team with roots deeply planted in the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, but whose hearts have found a new, simpler rhythm in a small farming community in North Dakota. Our journey brought us here to embrace a more intentional pace of life for our family.

Our family is a blend of city and country living, with one adult child still thriving in the vibrant energy of Seattle, and two busy teenagers keeping us on our toes right here in the peace of North Dakota.

Life here is quiet, but our creativity is anything but. When we aren't busy creating, you can likely find us planning our next adventure. We share a deep passion for travel, a love for exploring new places, and of course, a healthy obsession with all things magic and imagination.

Designing Ever After is where our passions meet purpose:

Chris brings the structure and natural beauty with his exceptional custom woodworking. From intricate signs to bespoke home decor, his craftsmanship adds a timeless, handcrafted touch to our collection.

Julie infuses a sense of wonder and whimsy, drawing inspiration from a lifelong love of Disney, movies and TV shows. Her creations are little pieces of magic designed to bring joy: custom shirts, charming cups, handcrafted bookmarks, playful stickers, unique signs, and delicate jewelry.

Together, we combine rustic craftsmanship with enchanting design to create unique, personalized items for your home and heart. We believe in the power of a simple life, a little bit of magic, and the joy of a beautifully made product.

Thank you for visiting our little corner of the world. We're delighted to share our story and our creations with you!

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At Designing Ever After, we take pride in a truly hands-on creative process, ensuring every item is crafted entirely in-house from start to finish. From the initial spark of design to the technical stages of printing, curing, and pressing, we oversee every detail under one roof to maintain the highest quality for our customers. Every order is then packaged with love, arriving at your door with a personal touch and a few cute stickers to brighten your day. When you shop with us, you aren't just getting a product—you’re receiving a piece of heart-crafted art made specifically for you.


A woman with glasses and a leopard print shirt is working on a colorful illustration of a woman with teal hair and a mirror, surrounded by text and decorative elements, under a ring light.