Diana Ries Designs, Inc.

05/30/2026

Some places are so spectacular that words fail.

For 14 days and 226 miles, the Grand Canyon reminded me just how small we are—and how beautiful that can be.

No cell service. No schedules. No noise.

Just the river, the canyon, the stars, and a daily reminder to pay attention.

I’m grateful for every mile. ❤️

03/22/2026

My sister’s Facebook account has been taken over in a way that should concern everyone.

Someone gained access and then added their own authenticator, effectively locking her out of her own account — even though she can prove her identity.

We went through every official recovery step with Facebook, provided verification, and were ultimately told they’ve “exhausted their ability to help.” That’s unacceptable for a platform where people’s identities, businesses, and memories live.

This isn’t just about one account — it’s about a system that allows bad actors to take control and leaves real users without meaningful support.

If anyone at Meta can actually help resolve this, we’re asking for real assistance.

And to everyone else — if you’re using Facebook, please double-check your security settings. What happened here is not obvious, and it’s not rare.

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02/28/2026

Honored to be featured in VoyageATL’s “Daily Inspiration” series.

It’s always interesting to reflect on the winding path — from boutique owner to freelancer, to building Diana Ries Designs, to sculpture, murals, and community work here in Atlanta. None of it was linear… all of it mattered.

Grateful for the people, risks, pivots, and yes — even the pasta years — that shaped this journey.

If you’re curious about the story behind the work, here’s the interview:

Today we’d like to introduce you to Diana Ries. Hi Diana, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. I didn’t take a straight path to where I am today, and that’s shaped both my work and perspective. I’ve always lived at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving. Early on...