Hi! I'm Leslie - the artist, the joy-junkie and the heart behind Mission Celebrate.

In the late nineties and early two thousands, I didn’t refer to myself as an artist. I had been creating invitations and stationery for my daughters and, at first, I was using very basic computer programs and flipping through “clip art” to use for designs. After continuing to look around for what I was envisioning for certain projects and growing frustrated that what I was thinking of was just not out there, I decided to create my own graphics and artwork. I started designing, drawing, and painting the things my mind was envisioning.

In 2006, after several years of enjoying the artistic process involved in creating artwork for personal use, I opened YourStationeryStop and began providing local customers with cute invitations and stationery. Since that time, I also started designing spirit shirts for classes and school groups the girls were involved in and expanded to include YourTshirtStop. 

Over the years, though, I added many other services based solely on client requests – including, but not limited to, custom event and logo design, as well as custom watercoloring and handlettering projects. 

The overarching mission of my business has been to “help customers celebrate life’s milestones and moments”, but over the years that business mission has become more like a life mission. Therefore, the need to re-brand under a new business name became apparent in 2020 and after a year of contemplating the switch, Mission Celebrate was born! This new name encompasses not only all the products and services I offer clients, but also my larger mission to, simply, celebrate this wonderful life each day as it comes.

Today, I am enjoying learning new things and expanding my offerings across many products - but I'm still a one-woman-show! You can shop here on missioncelebrate.com and at my nook at The Lucky Rabbit in Downtown Hattiesburg. I'll also soon have a spot at The Warehouse Market in Starkville.

I craft all of my art and happies right here in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and I am proud that Mission Celebrate is member of Genuine Mississippi in the Crafted category.