Introducing…Kailey Marie Designs BLOG! {insert various happy, scared, anxious & relieved emojis}
After lots of thought and encouragement from the sweetest, most supportive people in my life, I’m diving into the blog world head first! I follow a number of truly inspiring women who have made this decision so intimidating because they are SO good at what they do. As I sit here writing {okay, re-writing for the tenth time} this first post, my head is filled with so many different thoughts. What does it mean to be a blogger? How will readers view me? Will my writing be a true depiction of who I am?
Above all, I hope to keep this space real. While I may look put together most of the time, life as a stay-at-home working mom is far from glamorous. It’s all about how you make it work for you and your family.
Life with two kids under three is eventful to say the least. Add running your own small business to the mix and things get even crazier. I talk to people all the time who say, “I don’t know how you do it!” Quite honestly, I don’t either. What I do know is that it’s okay to be easy on yourself. Don’t try to do it all. Embrace balance and don’t set your expectations too high. Currently working on all of these things. Even when you’re feeling like you could conquer the world; there will always be a three-year old around the corner with an empty sippy cup and puddle of milk next to them to bring you back down to reality.
I’m not 100% certain what direction this blog is going. But if my words, work or ideas can inspire other people in any way, then this blog will find a purpose all on it’s own.
With that, I am Kailey Marie {Gordon}. Wife to my amazingly supportive husband; Andy. Mama to our two beautiful children; Thomas and Katherine. Owner of KaileyMarie Designs; what once started out as a fun hobby creating invitations for friends and family and has now evolved into a small business built on my love and passion for stationery design. More about me to come, but for now take a peak into my world. It’s nice to ‘meet’ you.
Photography credit: Angie Terrell
Also, a huge shoutout to Lindsay at White Oak Creative for her help in creating this site and dealing with my numerous “rookie blogger questions.” If you’re in the market for a blog design, she’s your gal!
You are so amazing and talented and such an inspiration! I don’t know how you do it all but you do!! I’m so proud of you.
Thank you! <3
Kailey I am SO excited about your new venture into blogging! I admire your talent and can’t wait to keep following along. YAY!! The site looks SO GREAT!!!
Isn’t That Charming.
Emily, thank you so much for the kind words and for being such an inspiration. xoxo
I’ve been waiting desperately for the first post!!! Your site looks amazing and you are clearly AMAZING, so I am just overly excited to continue to follow along! Congratulations!! Xoxo
Thank you, Jessie! xoxo
So incredibly proud of you kails! This is amazing and so you! I know you poured your heart and soul into this and I love every tiny little detail! Xoxo get it girl!
Mally, thank you! This was the sweetest to read. xoxo
I’m so excited for you and this new endeavor. You are very talented Kailey. I will enjoy seeing your work and watching your beautiful family grow. All my love.
Hi Lisa, thanks so much for following along! xoxo
Kailey. This is amazing! I’m so happy for you. I can’t wait to follow along:) Love you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Muwah! xo
This is really amazing Kails! You are so talented! I can’t wait to follow you on this amazing journey!
xoxo
~grace
Gracie, thank you for all of your motivation to get me going! Looking forward to exciting things for both of us 🙂
Kails! I am so proud of you and excited for you to take on this new adventure. I had a smile on my face the entire time I read your first post. You truly are an inspiration 🙂
Dani! You just put a big smile on MY face. Thank you for being such a great friend. xoxo
Fun, Fun, Fun !! Kailey, never a dull moment in your beautiful world with your beautiful family and friends… You are an inspiration to so many 💞💖
Janet, you’re the sweetest. Thank you so much for the kind words and for always following along. Much love to you. xoxo
Kailey Marie 💕💕💕💕💕 You have become an amazing woman mom, and now businesswoman !!! I will always remember you with love 💕💕💕💕💕
Sandi, my face lit up when I read this comment. I miss you and our fun times together. Thank you for taking the time to check out what I’ve been working on. So much love to you. xoxo
Beautiful website Kailey! So proud of you and excited for your new venture!
Thanks, Angie! And as always, thank you for the beautiful imagery. I still don’t know how you manage to make my crazy kiddos look semi-calm in photos. xoxo
You AMAZE me. Well done my friend. xo
YOU amaze me. Thank you for being such a great friend. xoxo
Can’t wait for your next blog post Beautiful!