For the love of home life.
Creating home spaces that are warm & a bit surprising, too ☀️
Hi, I'm Haley.
artist + writer + enneagram 2
Hi there! I'm Haley, founder + owner of Stray Folk. I’m so happy that you’re here 🫶🏼
Years ago, Stray Folk began as a creative exploration of ideas that light a spark in me — living with nature; exploring new places; filling ordinary experiences with a sense of surprise and adventure.
Life is truly enrapturing when you're present enough to notice, and painting is my way of processing the wonder of everyday life.
I live with my husband Damon on a small acreage of land in the heart of Missouri. We met walking our dogs and a few years later we eloped in Glacier National Park. We now have two little girls and together we spend as much time as we can outside — eating over a campfire, working in our native flower plot, and watching movies on the house.
My happiest days are spent curating spaces and experiences. I just love that any activity can feel memorable and new with a strand of twinkle lights and a touch of whimsy.
Meet Kate
artist + photographer + enneagram 4
Hi, I’m Kate! As a mother of two, I’m on a lifelong pursuit to never lose my childlike sense of wonder. I love exploring with my kids and discovering new things through their eyes; to live any other way just doesn't make sense.
Adding beauty to my life and the lives of people I love is my greatest joy. Whether it’s creating a piece of artwork, photographing a moment I don’t want to forget, or arranging a bouquet of flowers for our dinner table, I find deep satisfaction and joy in making things. You know it’s been a good day when my hands are covered in dirt from the garden and there’s a new recipe simmering in the kitchen!
And, of course, I can't forget my husband Tyler. Together with our kids we love camping, wondering in the woods, and spending unplanned days together ♡
Follow Your Interests
We believe that your purpose in life is hidden within your interests; those topics that keep pulling at your mind and tugging on your heart. Some may be interested in wildlife, others are captivated with the solar system. Did you know that Tolkien only wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings as a vehicle for his fascinating interest in making up languages? You just never know the impact your curiosity may have on the world, but one thing is sure...
Every unique interest, every different angle, every single voice matters – and together is how we thrive.
Be a Lifelong Learner
We have but one wild and precious life, and it’s simply too short to be spent only going through the motions! Whether it’s discovering more about ourselves using the Enneagram, practicing a new-found hobby, or diving into how our metabolism functions — we believe continual learning is key to living a rich life.
Live into Community
Ah, to have a village. It's the ultimate goal, is it not? To raise kids beside family and friends; to share joy, hardships, knowledge, and resources. It's one thing to say it's something you want, it's another thing entirely to actively cultivate.
For us, living into community means a willingness to make sacrifices in the name of togetherness. We believe in finding your people and working like hell to build the life you envision – together.
Give Back
At the end of the day, we strive to be able to look back at what we've accomplished and say that we contributed to something bigger than ourselves. With nature being our greatest inspiration, it's only fitting that for every single purchase we receive, a donation is made to a nonprofit organization whose mission is focused on preserving and supporting wildlife.
"Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land" – Aldo Leopold