My favorite Christmas gifts weren’t clothes, a Wii, or a new Barbie—they were disposable cameras.

Hi! I’m Lela. (Pronounced “Lee-luh”—I know, it’s a little tricky to read, but I promise it’s easy once you know.) If you say it wrong, don’t worry about it. I’m used to it! I spent my childhood in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by the misty forests and cool, rainy air of Washington state. I also spent a bit of time soaking up the sun in Long Beach, CA, and the quiet charm of Missoula, MT, but I found home here in Arizona with my husband in 2022.

I’m a bit of a paradox. Girly, but not in the traditional sense. High-maintenance in my own way—but always leaning Toward’s being low-maintenance. I’m the type of person who likes to look put-together but can’t be bothered with too much fuss.

I’m a huge animal lover, and our tiny chihuahua and growing Rottweiler fill our hearts with joy (and a little chaos). I have a serious love affair with coffee—it’s been a part of my life for so long that it feels like a ritual I can’t live without. I’ve worked as a barista and have big dreams of one day owning a coffee stand with my husband.

I have a big heart and big dreams. my husband, grandparents, and in-laws mean the absolute world to me. Who I am and all that I have, I owe entirely to them.

And above all, I believe I’m destined to be a mom—it's a dream I hold close to my heart, one I pray will come true by the grace of God.

I believe life is made up of beautiful, fleeting moments—and I feel incredibly blessed to freeze those moments in time for others. Whether it’s through film, coffee chats, or sharing a good laugh. I cherish every opportunity to connect with people and their stories. i hope i have the opportunity to hear your story and get to know you

Xoxo,

Lela

  • PILATES & A Dirty Dr. Pepper has been my absolute kryptonite. If you don’t know what that is it’s a Dr Pepper, with lime juice and coconut cream. The Pilates pretty much cancels out my obsession with them.

  • People have mixed feelings about this one, butttttt I loved the Yellowstone series, I loved the series 1886 & 1923 even more though. Im a Harry Potter fan, and will admit I can get down with some trashy TV. Currently watching lost with my husband for the first time!

  • I could name quite a few, but above all is my husband. Ive never met anyone so caring, patient, hardworking, and selfless. Seriously. He is my rock and inspires me to be my absolute best. He has always believed in me, and has supported me in any way he can. He’s who’s funding this business venture of mine :) He is who I inspire to be more alike.

  • in a color id be a light shade of blue or yellow.

    I would say i’m the sun not the moon.

    If I was a season id be spring

    if I was a time of day id be early mornings when the sun comes shining in, the stillness of dawn.

  • I enjoy spending some time In the city seeing and doing things, but my heart belongs in the middle of almost nowhere with pine trees surrounding me. I like the privacy and quietness, the thought of having a garden and tons of animals makes me happy. I love wildlife, and being outside.