Hi, I’m Hillary Ramos, founder of The Royal Mahjong Society.

My story needs a little backstory… For over 13 years, I’ve built a company called The Cookie Countess into one of the most trusted and beloved brands in baking and the cookie-decorating world. Yup — it’s a thing. 😉 It’s a world where creativity, community, and craftsmanship come together.

After years of designing products that inspire joyful baking, I found myself falling in love with another kind of artistry: mahjong.

And in the same way The Cookie Countess began — as a hobby (or, some might say, an obsession) — mahjong quickly became my new creative outlet. I was captivated by the history of the game, the sense of community it builds, and the way every tile set and tablescape tells a story about its owner.

I searched for a set that felt like me — one that captured where I pictured playing the game: on our boat, surrounded by the ocean waters of Rhode Island. When I couldn’t find exactly what I was dreaming of, I started designing my own. First in my daydreams, and then in reality.

The Newport Tile Set was where it all began. It celebrates everything I love about summers on the East Coast — nautical stripes, lobsters, lighthouses, and hydrangeas, to name just a few icons of that world.

The Royal Mahjong Society was born from that same passion for design and detail that shaped The Cookie Countess — reimagining a classic game through modern themes, thoughtful storytelling, and beautiful craftsmanship.

My hope is that our tile sets bring you and your community joy for years to come.

Because whether it’s cookies or mahjong, I believe in making beautiful things that bring people together.