The Occasional Cookie Co.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Scientists (aka me, my mixer, and a delicious amount of butter) have confirmed…
People who support small businesses by buying cute little treats are, in fact, the coolest people around!

Thank you for keeping small bakeries busy, creative, and covered in sprinkles. 💕🍪

Same artist, different canvas!
When I’m not covered in royal icing, I’m usually finding another way to create. My brain has always needed a creative outlet. I was the kid who cried her way through math and science but absolutely came alive in art and writing classes.
These are a couple of recent projects that filled my creative cup: a watercolor for a friend’s going-away gift and a barn quilt made for my mom’s birthday.
I think that’s why I love cookies so much. They aren’t just treats. They’re tiny works of art, made with the same love, creativity, and attention to detail as anything else I create.
I just thought I'd give you all a little glimpse at the maker behind the cookies ❤️

A timeless baby shower palette for a timeless little celebration.
Soft blues, delicate details, and a whole lot of love went into these cookies for baby Ortiz’s arrival. The sweetest way to celebrate a new chapter!

No grading required… these cookies already earned an A+!

A last-minute order for some stellar teachers who deserved a sweet little “thank you” for all they do!

Because behind every smart cookie is an amazing teacher cheering them on.

To all the educators finishing out the school year, you’re the real MVPs!

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Just here to spread a little berry sweet joy today!

These cookies were ripe for the picking and so much fun to bring to life. From tiny toes to blueberry bows, every detail was made with love. I always enjoy getting to create themes that are a little different, and this one was definitely the sweetest kind of inspiration.

Which cookie would you grab first? The blueberry pots, the baby footprints, or the berry sweet plaque?

Today was a baking day, which means the kitchen was filled with all the good stuff! Flour, butter, sugar, vanilla, and the promise of cookies to come.

It's easy to look at a finished cookie set and see the designs, colors, and details, but every custom order starts right here with a handful of simple ingredients.

Those ingredients eventually become cookies that help celebrate birthdays, retirements, baby showers, military promotions, and so many other special moments. That's one of my favorite things about this business, getting to turn something simple into part of someone's memory.

Just for fun, if you could turn these ingredients into your dream cookie set, what theme would you choose? 👇

One of my favorite parts of creating custom cookies actually happens long before the baking and decorating begins.

When a client reaches out, my first response is usually, "Tell me more!" After we chat about the details, like the theme, colors, occasion, and all the little touches that make it speciaI, I start designing.

Many cookie artists create digital mockups, but I've always been a little old school. I love pulling out my cutters, sharpening a pencil, and starting with a blank sheet of paper. There's something about physically sketching each design that helps me focus completely on that client and their vision.

From sorting through cutters and gathering inspiration to sketching and refining each detail, this process often takes about an hour before a design is ever sent for approval. It's thoughtful, a little tedious, and absolutely one of my favorite parts of what I do.

Every order is carefully curated, and I wouldn't have it any other way. ❤️

Here is a sneak peak of an upcoming order I sketched today!

Today is National Cancer Survivor Day. 💗

This sweet set was made for a fellow cancer baddie, and it felt like the perfect one to share today.

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and joined a club I never wanted to be a part of. The road wasn't always easy, but I'm so grateful to be on the other side and feeling like myself again.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, celebrating remission, or supporting someone you love through their journey, today is for you. Cancer doesn't just impact one person. It touches entire families, friend groups, and support systems who fight right alongside their loved ones.

So today, I'm tipping my rolling pin to all of you. It's a club no one wants to join, but it's filled with some of the strongest, bravest, most badass people I've ever met.

Sending love, strength, and maybe a cookie or two to everyone who needs it today.

Happy National Donut Day!

Donut know what I'd do without all of my amazing clients! 🍩🩷🍪

Thank you for supporting my small business, trusting me with your special celebrations, and allowing me to create cookies for so many sweet moments. Your orders, shares, comments, and recommendations mean more than you know!

Wishing everyone a sweet National Donut Day and an even sweeter weekend ahead!

For a little Friday fun, tell me:
What's your go-to donut flavor? Or are you choosing cookies instead?

🥒🩷 Another BIG DILL set headed out the door last week! 🩷🥒

This is only the second pickle-themed set I've gotten to create, and I have to say... I'm obsessed! The soft greens, blush pinks, and sweet little details make this theme such a fun twist on a birthday celebration. I always love when clients bring me an outside-the-box idea to bring to life!