Leah is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for design, flavor, and community-centered craftsmanship. With over five years of experience in residential and public landscape design, Leah has developed a strong eye for structure, balance, and sensory storytelling. Her portfolio includes award-winning public park projects and personalized residential designs that reflect both ecological sensitivity and thoughtful aesthetics.

Leah is also the co-owner and manager of The Willow’s Wisp, a warm and whimsical bakery she operates alongside Ashley Cerrano. There, Leah brings her creative vision into the culinary world—developing recipes, managing production, and building a space that fosters connection through homemade pastries, teas, and seasonal offerings.

Together, Leah and Ashley also run Authentic Southern Sweet Tea, a beverage company specializing in traditional Southern-style sweet tea. Their menu extends to a curated selection of loose-leaf teas—including black, green, white, herbal, fruit, and custom blends—as well as fresh-squeezed lemonade and house-blended hot chocolate and apple cider in the cooler months. This venture reflects Leah’s continued exploration of flavor, balance, and sensory experience across seasons and cultures.

Now expanding into the world of mead-making, Leah brings the same principles to the process: thoughtful design, rooted ingredients, and a deep love for craft. Her batches are guided by seasonal inspiration and grounded in her experience with fermentation, botanical pairing, and customer-centered storytelling. Whether creating a garden, a pastry, or a bottle of mead, Leah’s work is always infused with intention, creativity, and care.

Leah is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for design, flavor, and community-centered craftsmanship. With over five years of experience in residential and public landscape design, Leah has developed a strong eye for structure, balance, and sensory storytelling. Her portfolio includes award-winning public park projects and personalized residential designs that reflect both ecological sensitivity and thoughtful aesthetics.

Leah is also the co-owner and manager of The Willow’s Wisp, a warm and whimsical bakery she operates alongside Ashley Cerrano. There, Leah brings her creative vision into the culinary world—developing recipes, managing production, and building a space that fosters connection through homemade pastries, teas, and seasonal offerings.

Together, Leah and Ashley also run Authentic Southern Sweet Tea, a beverage company specializing in traditional Southern-style sweet tea. Their menu extends to a curated selection of loose-leaf teas—including black, green, white, herbal, fruit, and custom blends—as well as fresh-squeezed lemonade and house-blended hot chocolate and apple cider in the cooler months. This venture reflects Leah’s continued exploration of flavor, balance, and sensory experience across seasons and cultures.

Now expanding into the world of mead-making, Leah brings the same principles to the process: thoughtful design, rooted ingredients, and a deep love for craft. Her batches are guided by seasonal inspiration and grounded in her experience with fermentation, botanical pairing, and customer-centered storytelling. Whether creating a garden, a pastry, or a bottle of mead, Leah’s work is always infused with intention, creativity, and care.

Leah is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for design, flavor, and community-centered craftsmanship. With over five years of experience in residential and public landscape design, Leah has developed a strong eye for structure, balance, and sensory storytelling. Her portfolio includes award-winning public park projects and personalized residential designs that reflect both ecological sensitivity and thoughtful aesthetics.

Leah is also the co-owner and manager of The Willow’s Wisp, a warm and whimsical bakery she operates alongside Ashley Cerrano. There, Leah brings her creative vision into the culinary world—developing recipes, managing production, and building a space that fosters connection through homemade pastries, teas, and seasonal offerings.

Together, Leah and Ashley also run Authentic Southern Sweet Tea, a beverage company specializing in traditional Southern-style sweet tea. Their menu extends to a curated selection of loose-leaf teas—including black, green, white, herbal, fruit, and custom blends—as well as fresh-squeezed lemonade and house-blended hot chocolate and apple cider in the cooler months. This venture reflects Leah’s continued exploration of flavor, balance, and sensory experience across seasons and cultures.

Now expanding into the world of mead-making, Leah brings the same principles to the process: thoughtful design, rooted ingredients, and a deep love for craft. Her batches are guided by seasonal inspiration and grounded in her experience with fermentation, botanical pairing, and customer-centered storytelling. Whether creating a garden, a pastry, or a bottle of mead, Leah’s work is always infused with intention, creativity, and care.