Upon getting married in June of 2026, I have gone on a journey to discover who I am as a person. I'm redefining what it is to be me, deciding upon my own expectations and not letting anyone but my Creator choose for me. Am I Annabelle? Annie? Belles? Am I all of them? There are so many layers to people, and I truly want to get to know myself. Apart from God and, of course, my darling husband, Josiah, can you guess the one thing that has been there for me through it ALL? DESSERT! Never will a warm cookie or a silky soft slice of cake fail to comfort you in times of sadness or uplift you in celebration! Ever notice that dessert is at all the most joyous parties and it's the first thing we reach for when we're sad? We know it won't disappoint! That's true loyalty. 

Born and raised in the piedmont of South Carolina, I am proud of my Southern roots. Whether it's the slight twang I get in my voice when I feel strongly about something, or my over-the-top obsession with all things gravy, there's a little something in every part of me that knows where I come from. I grew up around strong southern women who ran their own small businesses, which I credit with giving the the passion and willpower I have for it. My absolute FAVORITE thing to do when I was little was to go to my Mammie's house (maternal grandmother) and make "TUPTAKESSS". A coincidence (or maybe not) that they're still my specialty to this day.