IveyCooks

05/21/2026

Last day of school for these babies! How are we going into third and fifth? It was a fast year… that’s for sure.

05/13/2026

There’s just not a cooler cat on the block after getting these eyes dilated. Get ready for some new specs on my Leona!

05/05/2026

A really meaningful milestone for . Now available at Publix Liquors across Florida.

What started as a passion to launch a tequila that could sip beautifully neat while also elevating cocktails has now grown into a brand expanding across shelves throughout the state.

As a founder, moments like this represent years of building, learning, refining, pitching, traveling, tasting, fundraising, storytelling, and believing before the results are visible.

I’m incredibly grateful to the Publix Liquors team, our distributor partners, investors, sales team, and every customer who has supported Southbound along the way.

Southbound was created to make entertaining feel easier, more elevated, and more intentional. To now see the brand growing in places where people shop for gatherings, celebrations, and everyday moments feels incredibly special.

Florida, we’re here in a big way.

– Ivey

SpiritsIndustry

04/19/2026

8 years of Ava Ann Childers.
Wise teacher. Pure. Good. Kind.
You came into this world with so much joy, authenticity, and bold honesty!
Some of my favorite things are how deep our conversations go. I love that you can ask me anything. I love your determination for the things you want, and I love that you are a planner and go for what you know will make you happy… you see true value in quality time just as much as you love your material things. 🤩
When you said you wanted to go to Costa Rica while I was there, and I asked if it was to see the howler monkeys, you said, “No, I want to see you.” That’s your true heart.
I love watching your kindness come through in the way you interact with everyone, not just the people you call friends. It’s who you are with everyone, and I see you navigating through every stage.
I love knowing you already have your finger on the pulse of your yes, your no, and your maybe so.
Also, you are the best little sister.
And your fiery Aries spirit… I love how it shows up with strength and also with boundaries.
You are full of love. You express it so freely, and you model it in the purest way. Your heart is wide open, and it is such a privilege to get to love you and take care of you.
I feel so lucky to be your mama. So lucky to be your family.
I love you to the moon and back. Happy 8th birthday.

02/28/2026

Having a slow Saturday after quite the week of events and places to be. Feeling grateful for all the amazing people I got to see.

02/21/2026

Ten years of Leona.
Ten years of magic. Ten years of my heart cracking wide open because of you.
You are the kind of light that changes generations without ever needing words to explain it. Watching you step into your “double digits era” feels surreal.
A whole decade of loving you and being loved by you. What a gift.
I have always felt that you knew your purpose before you even came into this world, and I am beyond honored that I get to be your mom. Thank you for trusting me and for teaching me how to trust myself.
Watching you choose only what brings you pure joy has taught me so much.
Ten years of your magic is more than most people get to experience or witness in one lifetime. I love you so much, my wise owl.🦉✨💛🍓

10/13/2023

10/02/2019

Hear me now and hear me loud. Supper is my favorite restaurant in New York City. I have been here every time I visit and none compares. This anolini butternut squash dish is out of this world. I almost asked for a spoon to devour the leftover butter and sage sauce (but I didn’t) . You get the most delicious Italian beans and bread complimentary. This place is a forever gem. @ Supper Restaurant

10/01/2019

I got to plan the entire day today with my man and so far it’s been incredible. We went to two lunch spots in china town. & I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try the $2.50 peanut noodles at shujiaofuzhou but could not miss the cold sesame noodles at hwa yuan. Neither one disappointed and it’s the only time besides being pregnant that I ever went for two lunches. Love you Chinatown! @ Hwa Yuan 華園