Welcome to Love by Design.

Come in. Have a seat. Take a breath.

This is a space for women who are rebuilding—quietly, intentionally, and with hope.

Here, we talk about:

• designing yourself before designing relationships

• faith that strengthens your inner foundation

• love that is healthy, mutual, and rooted

• stories that restore belonging and emotional truth

You’ll find:

• Sunday spiritual reflections to ground your week

• midweek life posts through a design- and hope-centered lens

• occasional short stories that explore love, repair, and second chances

This isn’t about rushing a new version of yourself.
It’s about building something that lasts.

I’m Toni—an author, creative coach, and faith-filled guide.

I believe love can be designed—not left to chance—but shaped with intention, care, and truth. Through reflective writing, spiritual grounding, and story, I create spaces where women can slow down, listen inward, and remember the strength and beauty already within them.

Research shows that reading fiction is one of the most powerful ways we practice empathy. That’s why I write stories that don’t just entertain, but invite us to feel more deeply, understand more honestly, and love more wisely.

Here, storytelling isn’t an escape—it’s a bridge.
A way back to ourselves.
A way toward healthier, more rooted relationships.

Let’s build wisely.

Love,

Toni

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