Hey there! I’m Misty, a writer, thinker, creative spirit, business owner, wisdom-seeker and memory-keeper. A wife & mother, lover of all things family. A southern girl with way too many creative pursuits and a long list of new things I want to try. I love design, color and DIY projects. I’m a recovering perfectionist and over-thinker. For me, writing feels like my soul can breathe. My life is best summed up by lyrics of two favorites: “then sings my soul” and “ya’ll gonna make me lose my mind.” Most days I am fortunate enough to find myself somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. All of it inspires me.
My husband Jeff and I grew up in church together, were friends for years and dated after college. He’s my best friend, biggest supporter, my confidant. He fixes everything I break, he (repeatedly) teaches me patience, he’s the best dad and is the center of my heart. In a word, he’s my lobster! We’ve been married for 19 short years and have two amazing kids and a crazy chocolate lab. There’s no one in this whole world I’d rather do life with.
My style could be defined as coastal cottage farmhouse, if there is such a thing. Our home is a mix of flea market finds given new life, family antiques and fun projects we’ve made ourselves. We love pieces with a story behind them. Family photos, kids artwork and books are staples. Our home’s coastal color palette and baskets of shells remind me my heart is mostly whole when I’m seaside.
I spent 15 years in the thick of Corporate America and am grateful for all I learned from it—it’s part of what led me to this place. For the past nine years, I’ve been a work from home mom, working as a marketing consultant for a handful of clients. I flex the needs of my business around my family. Life is no less hectic and our days are full, but I’m learning to carry the load differently.
The idea behind Back Porch Bliss has been rolling around in my head (it’s busy up in there!) for a couple of years. One night, my daughter was in the bathtub, and in rare form, she played her air guitar while sporting a huge beehive of bubbles and singing. I thought to myself: This is what it’s all about. Simple, fun, uninhibited glory. It’s about living our good old days. Right here, right now. And I don’t want to miss any of it. It’s hands in the dirt, babies in the bathtub, simple firsts and lots of laughter. It’s figuring it all out as we go. My hope is that you’ll find inspiration here. Pull up a chair!
