Meet Liz
So happy you’re here! I’m Liz, founder of Twinkle Lights & Cornbread, and as you might guess from the name, I love all things twinkly and topped with a little bit of a southern twist (Joanna Gaines is my forever muse 😉).
A proud graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Journalism and Public Relations, I’ve spent over 18 years of my career immersed in the world of events, communications, and storytelling. My heart belongs to dreaming up enchanting celebrations that make storybook moments comes to life.
This little corner of the world, Twinkle Lights & Cornbread, is where all my passions meet—a place where gatherings are touched with wonder and memories sparkle long after the night ends. I'm so happy to have you along this magical journey with us, and I promise, the path will be lit with twinkle lights, dusted with a few cornbread crumbs, and sprinkled with a touch of happily-ever-after. ❤
(P.S. Don’t miss the story below of how our name came to be—it’s one of my favorites.)
Meet Sonia
Hi, I’m Sonia! A proud partner of the Twinkle Lights & Cornbread team and a believer in designing gatherings with heart—where purpose, connection, and joy come to life.
I was born and raised in Michigan and am a proud Oakland University graduate. With over a decade of experience in corporate healthcare sales and marketing, my career has always been rooted in service and making people feel truly valued. Yet, tucked in my heart was a long-held dream of stepping into entrepreneurship. Eventually, I found the courage to follow that dream and joined Liz at Twinkle Lights & Cornbread, where our shared love for creativity, design, and heartfelt experiences has blossomed into something truly magical.
And when I’m not dreaming up enchanting events, you’ll find me sipping a perfectly chilled martini, savoring sushi, listening to a great podcast, chasing sunsets, strolling with my family, or exploring new corners of the world. ❤
The Inspiration
On a trip to Nashville, Liz stumbled upon the t-shirt you see here, gleaming in a souvenir shop window with a saying that seemed to shimmer with charm. Its simple Southern phrase, “Country as Cornbread,” carried a quiet kind of wonder—the sort of sentiment that lingers in your heart long after you’ve walked away.
Months later, on a golden summer evening, Liz sat on her back porch beneath a canopy of twinkling Edison lights, wearing that very same t-shirt. As the warm breeze drifted by and the day melted into dusk, the words on her shirt sparked an idea that seemed to float on the evening air: Twinkle Lights & Cornbread. The name waltzed through her mind, painting vivid scenes of the warm South—a glass of sweet tea in hand, a soft breeze rustling the night, and the comforting aroma of cornbread rising from the oven.
That whimsical, heartfelt moment became the soul of Twinkle Lights & Cornbread—a name born of wonder and imagination, dreamt up to fill life’s most meaningful celebrations with a hint of fairytale magic. ❤