winnipeg, manitoba, ca


upstate design studio

ally

hey there, I’m Ally!

illustrator – designer – photographer

I’ve always loved creating and am always curious about learning new things. Since I was a kid I have been drawing and then when I was 19 I took up painting. I went to an art college for an art based Marketing program and had some extra supplies so I taught myself to paint.

When I started working and fell in love with business and leadership but always needed to be doing something creative on the side – this is where baking and photography come in.

I started baking on instagram in 2020 and it took off and was a success from day one. However, what I came to love over the years about it was the photography involved in posting on social media and posting to my baking blog.

I then spent most of my spare time taking pictures to practice my photography skills and before I knew it had over 40,000 photos on my phone (oops!). Then started posting them to stock photography websites and to my surprise turns out others liked them too.

Now it’s a year later and I’m taking my skills and putting them all together for an all in one design studio to create what you need to help you be successful.

ally o'neil upstate design studio

ally o'neil upstate design studio

It’s nice to meet you, I’m so excited that you are here! Here are some fun fact’s about me :

I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA.

I have 2 dogs named Nutmeg and Pistachio.

I love to be creative and learn new things.

When I’m not here, I am leader to some great people in my full time job.

i’m still sharing my recipes though, check it out!

Check out my blog to see what I am creating and you’ll find the recipes that I have been perfecting for years.  Bake along with me and share with your loved ones. Worst case scenario, the recipe doesn’t turn out and you get a good laugh from it and you can say you tried something new!

Ready to bake with me? Here’s what I share on the blog:


baking with ally

tips & tricks

I often hear “I used your recipe but it didn’t taste the same!” and I don’t know if that is because food sometimes just tastes better when someone else makes it for you or if it’s the little things that make a difference. Let’s figure it out together!

ally oneil banana bread baking with ally

recipes

from cookbooks and family member’s to June’s kitchen.

from June’s kitchen to Ally’s kitchen.

from Pinterest, adapted to perfection.

here are my versions of all of your favourites and more!

how to make cakesicles baking with ally

inspiration

Get inspired and keep creating! It can be hard in this crazy world to find the time to make space to be creative but it can be such an expression of joy that I think needs to be shared! Go create and tag me in your posts @bakingwith.ally and #bakingwithally


Want to collaborate?

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Ready To Start New Project With ally?

I can’t wait to help you create your vision and grow your business. Let’s connect and get started !