Soft Launch Hosting Era— Creating Space, Building Community & Embracing the In-Between
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Embracing the In-Between: My Soft Launch Hosting Era
If you were to take a glimpse at what 10-year-old Kelsley was watching on TV, it would be one of three things: Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, or HGTV. I’ve always had a deep love for the art of homemaking. How could I not? I was raised by the best homemaker—my mother—and the best chef—my father. Together, they cultivated a home that was more than just a place to live; it was a warm and welcoming nest.
Our home was a gathering place. People from different backgrounds, with different views and life experiences, always seemed at ease when they walked through our doors. They felt at home in our home. That kind of hospitality left a lasting impression on me, shaping my desire to one day create a space that embodies love, warmth, and connection.
Naturally, my love for HGTV led me to their cousin, TLC, and like so many other girls (or so I think), I couldn’t wait to enter my married era—the season where I’d have a home of my own to host friends and family, filling it with love and the aroma of home-cooked meals.
Fast forward to today. I’m 31 years old, living a full and blessed life. I’ve traveled to 20+ countries, I’m surrounded by loving friends and family, I’m financially stable, and I genuinely love the life I’ve built. But that little girl inside me is still hopeful for what’s to come. As grateful as I am, I still long for my next chapter—marriage, hosting loved ones in my home, and creating an environment that reflects both my heart and my husband’s. A space where everyone who visits feels the love, warmth, and peace of Christ.
Learning to Embrace the In-Between
This waiting season isn’t always easy. I can’t count how many times I’ve brought this desire before the Lord—sometimes with tears, always with a quiet hope. A hope that remains unshaken but can, at times, feel so distant. And yet, God always meets me exactly where I am. He reminds me that the in-between isn’t a pause; it’s a purpose-filled part of my journey.
So instead of waiting for life to begin in the next season, I’ve decided to embrace where I am now. To live fully and abundantly in the purpose He’s designed for me. To use the creativity He’s placed in my heart to impact those around me.
The Soft Launch: The Dinner Party
Introducing my soft launch hosting era—The Dinner Party (name subject to change for reasons that don’t need to be explained in this post).
An intimate night to celebrate womanhood in an elevated atmosphere—where good food and meaningful conversation collide. A space to gather, to be seen, and to simply enjoy the beauty of coming together.
I’ve always dreamed of hosting in my own home, but rather than waiting for that chapter to begin, I’m creating that warmth now. Thoughtfully curated dinners, filled with laughter, vulnerability, and connection—this is my way of embracing the in-between. Because I know that God’s plans for me aren’t just in the next season; He is moving in the here and now. And I want to steward this season well, trusting that He is guiding every step.
So here’s to celebrating the now—to creating, hosting, and living fully in this season, knowing that every moment is part of His perfect plan.
I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be, to inspire me and not terrify me.” ― Tracee Ellis Ross
Special thanks to:
My wonderful parents for inspiring me and supporting me through all of my life ventures.
Event Venue + Team, The Creator’s Loft
Photographer, Shot by Nixon
Music Curator (DJ), UpTwnChris
Event Vendors:
Cookies by Cassey’s Cookies and Cobblers
Candles by Bonita Fierce Candles
