This month, MyMommyVents gives you an inside look at the lives of everyday moms who are juggling it all. From breastfeeding advocates and authors to designers, these women aren\u2019t just changing diapers, they\u2019re changing the world.<\/p>\n

A mom\u2019s work is never done, and for stay at home moms, there\u2019s even more to do. In between raising her two sons Quincy, age 9, and Cameron, age 7, busy Bronx, NY mom Alexia Esannason finds the time to design and create custom invitations.<\/p>\n

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In the days of evites and Facebook invitations, it\u2019s nice to receive something pretty in your mailbox<\/a>. I met Alexia at the IM Pastry Studio launch party <\/a>earlier this year, and was fascinated as she shared the details of an Easter invitation she was creating.<\/p>\n

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In 2011, Alexia began creating party invitations in her spare time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI started Noirstyle Invites because during my down time I did invites\u2026for friends\u2019 events and went all out for my kiddies [for] their birthdays and milestones\u2026 [I was] doing something I enjoyed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What began as a hobby turned into a full fledged custom invitation and event paperie that allows her to spend more time with her children.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy youngest son, Cameron, was born with some health issues, and I was at the doctor\u2019s about 3-4 days a week. It became too much to continue my full-time job as an executive assistant to a Global VP. I\u2026enjoy the freedom of being able to work from home since my sons are still young. I\u2019m very active in their school\u2019s PTA as well as other school committees. Education is very important to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Events begin with an invitation. They set the tone, whether they\u2019re for a swanky soiree or a backyard BBQ.Think of the time you spend picking out your colors and fonts, making sure things look just right\u2013Alexia loves those moments.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI enjoy bringing special details to events with my paperie. Whether it\u2019s the\u00a0 invitation or other special touches in a client\u2019s event, knowing I had a hand in making someone\u2019s event extra special makes me happy! \u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, Alexia decided to expand her brand, and opened an Etsy shop.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs my talent has evolved so has my brand; I now create event logos, signage, corporate event branding, and every now and then, I love throwing a kids\u2019 event, which is my new obsession\u2026[In] my Etsy Shop,\u2026you can find everything from invitations to party extras.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She allows her creativity to lead her creations, inspired by the world around her.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor custom work, my clients take the lead unless they give me total artistic freedom, but sometimes I may watch a movie or see something that inspires me and that is how I create items for my Etsy shop. Although I love weddings and formal events I truly enjoy creating special items for children.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So how does this busy mom manage business and her boys?<\/p>\n

\u201cI work on my business when my boys are in school mostly, however I also work when they go to sleep. People often think that because I am a stay at home mom life is easier, but I feel like I never clock out. My office space is in my living room so it\u2019s hard to ignore I have to pass it to go to every room in my home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Find more gorgeous invitations from Noirstyle Invites on Etsy<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and Instagram @noirstyle.<\/p>\n

Find out how other busy moms manage their time on Friday, September 18th at our second annual Mommy Vent panel discussion, \u201cI Don\u2019t Know How She Does It: Secrets of Multitasking Mamas<\/a>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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