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custom design for travel &wellness brands

Your business has grown. Your website should too.

Most advisors start with a DIY site, and it does the job — until it doesn't. At some point, the gap between where your business is and what your website is showing starts to matter. Custom design closes that gap. Every page, every section, is designed specifically for your business with no templates to work around and no compromises on what goes in.

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social media is only a piece of the puzzle

A strategic website becomes one of your strongest business assets, helping you,

  • Attract clients who already understand the value of working with a travel advisor

  • Confidently command professional fees with a website that reflects your expertise, authority, and point of view

  • Show up as the expert you are, for the niche, destinations, and experiences you specialize in

  • Spend less time managing inquiries and more time doing the work you actually love

  • Increase visibility through SEO (and AI) best practices, so clients can actually find you

  • Walk away knowing how to manage your own site, with custom video tutorials made specifically for you

Where Creativity Takes Root

The Birch & Bud Difference

As a certified Standout Squarespace designer and Squarespace Circle member, functionality, accessibility, and aesthetics aren’t extras — they’re foundational.

Tailored, not Templated

Every website is designed specifically for your business. I use custom code, strategic structure, and intentional design choices that make your work memorable and easy to navigate.

A One Client Experience

This is a one-on-one experience. I work with only one client at a time, so you get my full attention and a genuinely collaborative process. Think dedicated creative partner, without the layers or agency overwhelm.

Personalized Pricing Plans

Your business doesn't need everything—it needs the right things. From tiered packages to custom solutions, pricing is designed to support where you are now while leaving room to grow.

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Where your brand & vision take shape

 

Built on Squarespace, your site is designed to be easy to navigate and strategically aligned with your goals. Every page is optimized for SEO, accessibility, and mobile experience. It builds trust and guides the right clients from the first click to inquiry.

 
 
 

for the new entrepreneur

Get Rooted | 1 - 4 Pages

investment from $1149 - $2249 CAD | one - TWO week intensive

Every strong site starts somewhere. Get Rooted is for the advisor or wellness brand who wants something custom, professional, and genuinely theirs, without the full scope of a larger project. Clean design, strategic structure, up to four pages. Everything you need to show up properly, nothing you don't.

  • You appreciate a clean and minimal aesthetic and want up to a 4 page website or one Sales Page for your course or next retreat.

    You're clear on your direction and ready to trust the process, Get Rooted is a great fit. It's a focused build, up to four pages, on a tight timeline — which means it works best when you're decisive and excited to see it come together.

    Typically for a 4 page design, you'll choose Home, About, Services, Contact.

  • check up to 4 mobile responsive pages or 1 Sales Page (up to 10 sections)

    close Blog page + 1 post, categories+ tags

    close Custom Link in Bio + Thank You Page

    check Legal Pages

    check Font selection, if required

    check Simple custom coding for unique features

    check Essential SEO optimization & WCAG Accessibility best practices are implemented

    check Google Analytics & Search Console are set up so you can be found online & know what’s working

    check All the tech handled - domain transfer, security, social & email integrations

    close Social launch graphics

  • check Design Questionnaires to help get clear on your audience and messaging

    check Strategy-led Website Copy Guide ($400 value) for main website pages to prompt your thoughts (optional: hiring a copywriter will make your life easier and increase leads)

    check Copy editing support ($250 value)

    check 30 min Pre-design Strategy Call where we define your website goals, customer journey, key pages and review your content

    check Regular check-ins so you feel supported through the process

    check Homepage review to visualize the direction we’re going

    check ~ 1 HR of custom video tutorials so you know how to make future changes

    check 14 days of tech support post-handoff

    check BONUS - 20% off your first year of Squarespace hosting for new subscriptions, email campaigns, scheduling, member areas and courses.

 
 

designed for growth

Bloom | 5+ Pages

average investment $3400 - $4600 CAD | TIMELINE 3-5 weeks

If your business has outgrown a simple site, Bloom is where we build something that actually holds it all. Multiple pages, custom code, strategic structure, all designed around your offers, your clients, and where you want to take things next. Whether that's a blog, a shop, courses, or all of the above, we plan for it from the start.

  • You have a more complex business and need a site that can hold it all — multiple offers, a blog, a shop, courses, or specialisations that each deserve their own space.

    Or maybe your scope is simpler but you want a slower, more collaborative process with more room to think things through as we go.

    Either way, you're ready to invest in something built properly from the start.

  • check 5+ mobile responsive pages

    check Portfolio and/or Blog page + 1 post

    check Custom Link in Bio + Thank You Page

    check Secondary Pages (Legal, Custom 404)

    check Font selection, if required

    check Advanced custom CSS for unique styling (animations and interactions) and mobile first design

    check Essential SEO optimization & WCAG Accessibility best practices are implemented

    check Google Analytics & Search Console are set up so you can be found online & know what’s working

    check All the tech handled - domain transfer, security, social & email integrations

    check Social launch graphics

  • check Design Questionnaires to help get clear on your audience and messaging

    check Strategy-led Website Copy Guide ($400 value) for main website pages to prompt your thoughts (optional: hiring a copywriter will make your life easier and increase leads)

    check 1 HR Website Content Strategy Call ($175 value)

    check Copy editing support ($350 value)

    check 1 HR Pre-design Strategy Call where we define your website goals, customer journey, key pages and review your content

    check Regular check-ins so you feel supported through the process

    check Homepage review to visualize the direction we’re going

    check ~ 1 HR of custom video tutorials so you know how to make future changes

    check 30 days of tech support post-handoff

    check BONUS - 20% off your first year of Squarespace hosting for new subscriptions, email campaigns, scheduling, member areas and courses.

 
 

DESIGN+ ($)

  • Stock Image Curation

  • Visual Branding Refresh (colour palette update)

  • Complex Code or JavaScript features (animations, interactive elements)

  • Platform Migration to Squarespace

MARKETING+ ($)

  • Email Marketing Automation Set Up in Squarespace, Flodesk or Mailerlite

  • Scheduling or Appointment Set Up

  • Squarespace Courses

  • E-commerce design + set up

KINDS WORDS FROM CLIENTS

Love Notes

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‘her process was nothing but seamless’

I stumbled upon [Lara] on a Google deep dive and fell head over heels. Our process together was nothing but seamless and divine, she delivered an absolute masterpiece! I’m so thankful and impressed with how fun, talented, warm, and how much of an absolute rockstar Lara is. She made my web design dreams come true and I could not be more thrilled with the results.

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‘driven a considerable amount of new clients in’

She was very thorough in the design process, especially in picking up details, and great response time and explanations to the many questions I had!!

I am absolutely thrilled with the final product, it has driven a considerable amount of new clients in and loved the tutorial videos for after!

jenn kuipers | studio apri

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‘highly recommend Lara to anyone’

She did an amazing job bringing our vison to life on all aspects of our site.

She steered us in the direction while allowing our ideas to come to life. I would highly recommend Lara to anyone looking to build an online presence.

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Clear steps, no surprises

The Bud to Bloom Process

Our work together is rooted in open communication, strategic guidance, and custom tutorials so you feel confident managing your site long after launch.

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the faq

You might be wondering…

  • Creating a website requires:

    → brand guidelines (I work with a brand designer)

    → copywriting (the words)

    → professional photography

    Squarespace subscription & domain

    → legal policies (Privacy Policy, Terms of Use)

    → Apps & integrations to meet your goals

    Note - You may choose to write your own words and use stock photography to minimize costs, but branding is essential. Professional photography and strategic copy play an enormous role in the success of your website and often book out months in advance.

    Also recommended:

    → scheduling app for appointments (Acuity, Calendly, etc)

    → lead management tools (Mailchimp, Flodesk, ConvertKit, Squarespace Campaigns etc)

    Check out my Resource Libary for links to additional resources I recommend!

  • Yes, every website is designed with SEO best practices built in.

    SEO is complex, and there are many ways to enhance your ranking after launch. You may work with an SEO specialist for keyword research and backlink strategies, or a copywriter to create keyword-rich content if you have specific goals.

    Many designers offer SEO as an add-on service, but best practices are standard in my packages. You'll always have proper heading hierarchy, optimized page titles and meta descriptions, compressed images with descriptive file names, alt text for all images, internal linking, page speed checks, mobile optimization, Google Analytics and Search Console setup, and tools like SEOspace to check for gaps.

    If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

  • The Mini Brand Add-on is for semi-custom websites or when we need to freshen up your color palette for web accessibility. This doesn't include logo design or deep brand strategy work.

    For full brand strategy and collaborative work on your target market, vision, mission, and values, I'm happy to refer you to brand designers who match your aesthetic and industry.

    I also have a partnership with a brand designer who knows travel inside and out.

  • I recommend working with a I recommend working with a copywriter for strategic, conversion-focused website copy. I'm happy to refer you.

    It's common to invest at least $2500+ and allow 1-3 months for final copy unless you book an intensive.

    If you prefer to write your own words, I provide a Website Copy Guide ($400 value) with strategic prompts for all design projects. Bloom clients also receive a complimentary Website Content Strategy Call, plus editing support and recommendations during the design phase.

    Note: all content is required one week before your project start date.

  • Once we've had a call and I have a good idea of your project scope, I can give you a better idea of a timeline.

    I work with one project at a time and typically recommend at least 30 days to complete your ‘homework’ so it’s completed thoughtfully.

    In order, you will want to complete your branding (colour palette, typeface, brand strategy), brand photography + copywriting and then website design. Allow enough time for each of these before your website design weeks.

  • Yes, to secure your date requires 25% down, 25% is due the week before the project and 50% on the date of completion.

    If you require more options, please inquire.

  • Squarespace is a solid all-in-one platform for small business owners and solopreneurs. It can host blogs, portfolios, smaller e-commerce shops, courses, email marketing, scheduling, and now includes project management.

    The drag-and-drop functionality lets you make content updates without worrying about breaking anything or paying monthly maintenance fees to a developer. It also has 24/7 support and a helpful community forum.

    I've invested in three Squarespace-specific design courses to become an expert at the platform and confidently recommend it to most small businesses. If you're not sure it's right for you, just ask.

    Clients receive 20% off their first year of Squarespace and all its products when booking any project or a new account for a Design Day.

  • As per Circle “Squarespace Circle is a program designed to support, inspire, and engage the community of creatives, developers, and designers who use Squarespace to build beautiful websites for themselves and their clients.”

    As a Gold Squarespace Circle member, I get access to exclusive discounts like 20% off annual subscriptions, content, support and more, which ultimately benefit my clients.

    You may also read 8 Reasons I Recommend Squarespace here.

btw, it’s actually about connection, aka the vibe

I adore working with modern travel, wellness and hospitality brands but a great fit is more about who you are than what you do. Think we’re a match?

 

I’ve collaborated with passionate solopreneurs and small businesses across various industries to solidify their industry expertise, enhance brand awareness, and stand out in the noise with a professional website they're proud to share.

 

real estate brokerage

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

RESUME WRITER

FAMILY LAWYER

AUTHOR

MAKEUP + LASH ARTIST

medical aesthetics

boutique medi spa

WELLNESS STUDIO

CREATIVE STYLIST

HAIR SALON

NON - PROFIT MUSIC SCHOOL

EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS

INTERIOR DECORATOR

PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Ready to elevate your online presence?

Let’s create a website that reflects your expertise and attracts clients who truly value your work