I wanted to be a hairdresser and drive a Trans Am.

That was my first childhood dream. After receiving a set of Fashion Plates ® for my tenth birthday, I changed my mind and wanted to be a fashion designer. That dream stuck with me until a very mean high school teacher informed me that I had no artistic talent. I ended up getting an MBA and building a successful and highly acclaimed Human Resources firm instead.

In 2005, when I became a mother, I took a hard look at what I was doing with my life and realized that I wanted to bring creativity back into my life. I no longer wanted to be a fashion designer, or a hair dresser, or drive a Trans Am, but I knew I wanted to infuse my life with color, whimsy, and most of all a creative spirit. I wanted to live and work with intention and I began to recreate a life that reflected my unique style and talents. I also knew I wanted to share my journey back to creativity with other women.

Today, I write a lifestyle blog for creative women at LauraBrayDesigns.com, sell crafty gift and decor items, and share my unique ability to be organized and creative with other women through my ebooks and classes. I hope you will join me on my creative journey.