During the lockdown days of 2020, Katie was seeking a creative outlet, and “dyeing fabric brought me a lot of joy and color during those dark times.” 

She began creating hand-dyed photography backdrops – the kind Katie wished she’d had during her years in New York as a staff photographer at Glamour and Elle. The collection has since expanded to housewares, apparel and more.

Goldy Way

♡ Hand-dyed home goods & apparel
♡ Made in North Buffalo, NY
♡ Founded in 2020

The magic of the creative process continues to bring Katie that same joy. 

“You’re throwing dye over ice, then you wait. Then it’s Christmas every day when I get to rinse out these creations. It’s a process that you can’t control – that keeps me coming back.”

Seeks inspiration in...

Light, colors in nature, California landscapes and her young daughters (Scout and Hilde).

Brand name backstory 🙃

Goldy Way was inspired by writer John Muir’s essay “Twenty Hill Hollow.” He wrote of a vast example of yellow flowers, a “goldy way” on Californian land that rivaled the Milky Way above.

Katie’s happy place?

“I’m with my kids, other friends are over and I have a house full of crazy girls.”

On her playlist:

Florence & the Machine, power ballads full of strong female energy.

Follow Katie on Instagram: @goldy_way