Two years ago, my life changed in a matter of seconds… literally. On October 20th, 2020, my son Brooks was born suddenly at the gestational age of 26 weeks and 1 day. In an instant, I was given the most precious gift and simultaneously struck with the fear that he’d be taken away as quickly as he came. In the same breath that I praised God for his life, I mourned the “normal” pregnancy I didn’t get to have, the beautiful and perfectly documented birth that I’d always dreamed of, and the joy that was taken from my husband Mark and I during the first moments of Brooks’ time on earth.

110 days later, after a beautiful and terrifying rollercoaster of a NICU stay, Mark and I were driving our miracle boy home from the hospital. In a matter of moments, the world looked different again. I had left my job in commercial real estate during Brooks’ hospital stay and was now a full time mom, COVID-19 was still rampant, we no longer had the “security” of monitors and a 24-hour nursing staff caring for our child and, like many new parents, we had absolutely no clue what we were doing!

I know what you may be thinking… what does any of this have to do with a cookie company? Well…

During those first few months home, while I found immense joy in being a mother, I had very little joy beyond that role. As a form of therapy, I turned to baking (and an amazing therapist) to distract myself from the trauma I had experienced during childbirth. In doing so, I discovered a love for the craft that I never could have imagined. More than that, the joy I received from baking for others sparked a passion and created an outlet that has helped tremendously in my healing process.

5 years ago, I didn’t know what my life looked like outside of real estate. 4 years ago, I was engaged and so excited to be a wife! 3 years ago, I was newly married when COVID-19 rocked our world. 2 years ago, I became pregnant and had my sweet baby boy 6 months later. 1 year ago, I began baking and found myself whole again.

When I’m decorating cookies, regardless of what is shown on my instagram feed, I always seem to have little mess-ups, little imperfections, and little crumbs everywhere. While in the past I have viewed those through a negative lens, I am learning to see the beauty in the flaws. Those unforeseen moments are what push you forward, those moments are what help you grow. Baking cookies has taught me this. My son has taught me this.

While my son and my family will always be my first priority, starting this company has been such a passion project for me! Getting to see the joy on my customers faces when they receive an order and getting to be a small part of their events and celebrations is truly an honor and privilege.

Thank you so much for being here! Let’s dream up something sweet together!

Hugs from Houston,

Lauren