Web Design Portfolio

Websites worth bragging about

No cookie cutters. No stock people laughing around laptops.
Just custom builds with a plan behind the pretty.

Latest work

PMU By Kara
In development
Beauty service site—coming soon.

Wellness site—Phase 1 complete.

Two clean, content-first sites designed for clarity and speed.

Real Projects Real People

Explore past collaborations with service providers, creatives, and small business owners. These case studies show how strategy, storytelling, and design come together to build something meaningful.

Please note: The majority of these websites are currently slated for redesign as I transition all projects to Canadian-based hosting by the end of 2025.

Ara Parisien

My first official site—and yes, she’s about due for a little digital Botox. Spiritual coach and teacher in Victoria, BC. We rebuilt her site from WordPress.com to WordPress.org to better support her evolving offerings—readings, courses, and the I AM Journey. SEO-friendly and built for growth.

slated for redesign in fall/winter 2025.


Karen the Barber

A barber in Nova Scotia, this one-page site, with an additional offering, is confident, clean, and completely her. Updated in 2025, perfectly tuned to mobile-first clients booking local events and cuts. Fast, fun, and easy to update.

redesigned in summer 2025 (not reflected in post)

Cocoa Pesto Catering

With over 20 years of experience, Cocoa Pesto has catered everything from backyard gatherings to 300-guest weddings across Nova Scotia. Their food is creative and memorable—and now, so is their website. I worked directly with Scott and Kelly to translate their reputation for quality into a polished, professional online presence that reflects who they are and where they’re headed.

slated for updated in summer/fall 2025

Cocoa Pesto Foodshoppe

Bringing the warmth of a local food favourite online. Cocoa Pesto Food Shoppe needed a website that matched their cozy, elevated vibe. I created a simple, one-page site that makes it easy for hungry visitors to find exactly what they need, while laying the groundwork for future
growth.

slated for update in summer/fall 2025

Contractor Training

This site is a clean, modern refresh I designed for my dad—an educator and profitable contracting expert. His old site was outdated, expensive, and missing the mark. We focused on highlighting his course outlines and making the site easier to navigate. The result: A professional, streamlined site that truly reflects his credibility and makes it easier for people to find him and his programs.

Other Comms Projects

Each project is rooted in thoughtful design, clear communication, and collaboration. From public-facing websites to behind-the-scenes reports and internal platforms, these examples reflect a range of skills and creative problem-solving, shaped by real people and real needs. While I can’t show you the work I did during that time, I can certainly talk about it. In fact, my very first website was part of this chapter—a foundation that led to everything that followed.

Highly recommend her if you want someone who gets small business and delivers results…

Mary was exactly what our business needed. She took our outdated website and completely transformed it—clean, modern, and easy to navigate. She quickly understood both sides of our business—Cocoa Pesto Catering and the Food Shoppe—and gave us the perfect mix of personality and professionalism. Communication was smooth, and every detail was handled with care and confidence. Our clients love the new look, and we finally feel proud to send people to our site. We’ve continued working with Mary on design updates and are excited to see where she takes things next—especially as we look to move everything to Canadian hosting. Highly recommend her if you want someone who gets small business and delivers results.

— Scott Geddes, Owner, Cocoa Pesto Catering & The Food Shoppe

I’ve seen a real boost in both new and returning clients…

I didn’t think I needed a website, but after connecting with Mary, I quickly realized how crucial an online presence is. The process was easy and collaborative, and the result was a sleek, professional site that perfectly reflects my business.

Thanks to the user-friendly design, I’ve seen a real boost in both new and returning clients. I highly recommend Mary for any small business owner looking to elevate their brand with a stunning, functional website!

Karen Embanks, “Not That” Karen, the Barber

Her expertise, creativity and technological savvy…

For years I have struggled creating and maintaining my website. I did not have enough technological knowledge in order to do the professional job I wanted. Mary has been a godsend! Her expertise, creativity and technological savvy has totally transformed my website into something streamlined, professional and ever so easy on the eyes! Her attention to detail is outstanding and creative ideas have always been on point. I am so grateful to have Mary on board as she has ensured my website stands out and impresses!

Ara Parisien

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