Category Archives: Good

On the Road Again

Little B! I miss you so much bubba! Leaving B on Monday morning was so sad (the photo on the left was right before I walked out the door. I love the funny faces he makes). I woke him up … Continue reading

Our first ever Business & Branding Webinar Series!

Introducing the first ever Making Brands Happen three part Business & Branding Webinar Series!! Join us (Lara Casey and Emily Ley of Making Brands Happen… and a whole lot of other great companies we own), for a series of webinars that will transform your business and revolutionize (i.e. simplify!) … Continue reading

Simplified: Sweet Packaging

With Valentine’s Day and Brady’s (FIRST!!) birthday all this week, I’ve been scouring Etsy and blogs and every cute little shop I know to find ways to make these occasions extra special. I truly believe it’s possible to give precious gifts, … Continue reading

Pure joy

Day two of my “Brady was here” project (borrowed idea from the Lila Was Here blog… so precious). Brady takes a bath every morning while I get ready so I can dry my hair in without a little someone climbing … Continue reading

Mommy’s Memories

When I found out I was having a boy, I was a wee bit sad that I wouldn’t get to put big Southern bows in his hair or dress him in those little lacey fold-over socks with white keds (perhaps … Continue reading

Fierce: a mama’s love

My little man is almost one year old. What. Today I read back over this post. I remembered my insanely scary pregnancy. I remembered sitting in five Making Things Happen intensives sharing fears that felt like they were on fire. … Continue reading

Big news!

I am THRILLED to share that Emily Ley Creative is HIRING! Over the past four years, ELC has grown by leaps and bounds and encompasses a LOT of fun partnerships/projects. I’ve realized that its time to bring on another talented … Continue reading

You’re in a good mood. I said so.

Sometimes… all I need… is a little dose of perspective to turn my day around. It’s all going to be okay, Mama, he “said” with a grin on his face and cheerios in his lap. Just think, we get to … Continue reading

Cowan Family Photo Session

My soon-to-be sister-in-law and one of my very best friends, Taylor, gifted my Mom and Dad a family photo session with Michael Newman Photography (Michael just so happens to be a wonderful family friend and MTH alum!) on his in-laws’ … Continue reading

The Breathe Intensive by Natalie Norton

Many of you have heard me talk about my amazing friend, Natalie Norton. I’m not sure amazing describes her with the magnitude it should. I met Natalie in Maui in late 2010 when she attended Making Things Happen. Gina and … Continue reading