Marigold & Mercy started with a simple desire to create again.
For many years, my focus was on raising my family, homeschooling my boys, and building a life centered around the people I love most. Creativity was always there, but it often took a back seat to the responsibilities of everyday life.
As the years passed, I found myself feeling drawn back to design. What began as a few projects for family and friends slowly became something more. One website led to another. Conversations turned into opportunities. Before long, I realized I wasn't just designing websites. I was helping people tell their stories.
The organizations and businesses I found myself working with all had something in common. They cared deeply about what they were building. They were serving their communities, supporting families, preserving traditions, or creating something meaningful for others.
“I wanted to create websites that reflected that same sense of purpose.”
Where the name came from
When it came time to name the studio, I knew I wanted something that reflected both beauty and faith.
The marigold has long been associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Catholic tradition, marigolds were often called “Mary’s Gold” because they were offered in devotion to Our Lady when people had little else to give. The flower became a symbol of love, faithfulness, and simple offerings given with a sincere heart.
That meaning resonated deeply with me.
The second half of the name came just as naturally.
Mercy sits at the center of the Catholic life. It reminds us that every good thing we have is a gift from God. It shapes how we treat others, how we approach our work, and how we move through the world. Mercy invites us to lead with kindness, patience, and humility.
What I hope the studio will always be
Together, Marigold & Mercy became a reflection of what I hope this studio will always be.
A place where creativity serves a purpose.
A place where beautiful design and meaningful work can exist side by side.
A place built on faith, stewardship, and the belief that even small things done with care can make a lasting impact.
I don't know exactly what this studio will become in the years ahead.
“What I do know is that every project is an opportunity to serve someone well, create something beautiful, and use the gifts God has given me.”
For now, that's more than enough.
Written from the Marigold & Mercy studio.