At Ramona & Ruth, every product starts with a design meant to bring a little more beauty and intention to your day.
A Note From Our Founder
I've been in love with paper goods for as long as I can remember. Stationery, pens, markers, art supplies, anything with a multitude of colors I could play with and organize. I've always loved making things as beautiful as possible.
My mom used to slip notes into my lunchbox, and I remember exactly how loved and special they made me feel. I've saved notes and cards ever since, tucked into drawers and boxes I still go through. The little notes inside, someone's actual handwriting, their real thoughts, are keepsakes I'll cherish forever. I love how something as simple as paper can hold what matters most, a note from someone who loves you, or a place to sort through your own days and feel a little more organized and intentional about how you spend them.
That's how Ramona & Ruth began. I created my very first card design in 2009, in Omaha, Nebraska in the spare bedroom of my home. Everything we've made since still comes back to the same idea: purpose and beauty go hand in hand. I hope what you're holding gives you a little more space to breathe, and a little more room for the people and moments that matter most.
-Kim Burks, Founder & Designer
Our Story
The name comes from my grandmothers. Ramona, the creative florist who loved finding the humor in everything, and Ruth, the poised and gentle farmer who spent her days tending to her farm in Nebraska.
Both Ramona and Ruth embodied our belief that there is always loveliness in simplicity, and the best things in life are those that fill our days to the brim with warmth, togetherness, and joy.
That belief still shapes how we make things today. Every product design starts on my desk, sketched and reworked until it feels right. From there, our small team brings it to life. Cards foiled by hand here in Omaha. Planners and notebooks assembled in our studio. Other products made with select partners we trust. And when your order ships, it still passes through real hands here in Omaha, packed by the same small team.
Our Purpose
We believe that a beautiful life demands having enough margin in our days to actually live, not just get through. Ramona & Ruth was created to help you approach your day, your routines, and your relationships with intent and purpose.
Each of our hand-crafted greeting cards, desk, and home goods are designed to nurture thoughtful reflection and connection. Through mindful prompts, heartfelt messages, and simply elegant artwork, we aim to help you create more space in your life for the people and moments that matter most.
"What I love most is watching a design go from a sketch on my desk to something that becomes part of someone's actual life. A planner that keeps a person grounded and focused. A card that said exactly the right thing to make someone feel loved and special. That's what makes me happy, getting to put a little more love and beauty into the world."
— Kim, Founder & Designer
