Born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ashlyn has always been a creator, maker, and someone who loves bringing her ideas to life. She has always been drawn to the idea of creating a space where artists, designers, and makers can truly thrive, grow, and find community in Northwest Arkansas.

Ashlyn graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, with a degree in Furniture Design. While there, she fell deeply in love with leatherworking and began making her own handbags and shoes. That experience deepened her lifelong love of making things by hand and her appreciation for the time, creativity, and craftsmanship that goes into making something from nothing.

In 2019, Ashlyn began working as an interior designer, working with clients across the country and sourcing pieces to make their homes feel personal and unique. As she looked for artwork and products made by local artists for her clients, she realized there was a huge gap for this in Northwest Arkansas. Outside of weekend markets and traditional galleries, there weren't many places where people could consistently discover and buy work made by local artists and makers.

That realization eventually became Kaleidoscope Collective.