Luminescent Dreams

27/02/2026

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been asked the same question again and again: “Is AI going to replace my industry?”

With new AI tools launching every week, it’s easy to wonder what all of this means for your business, your clients, and the future of your work.

But here’s what I’m seeing in 2026:

The businesses that are thriving aren’t the ones trying to out-AI the robots.

They’re the ones doubling down on what AI can’t replicate: connection, trust, and human experience.

So the real question isn’t, “How do I compete with AI?”

It’s, “How do I build a business that stays relevant and resilient in an AI-shaped world?”

In my newest blog post, I break down how to AI-proof your business in 2026, starting with your website. Because your website shouldn’t just exist online; it should clearly communicate your wisdom, your perspective, and the things that only you can bring to the table.

If you want to read the full post, you can find it on my blog, linked in my bio!

Cheers ✌️

09/01/2026

So proud to share my latest website launch for Illuminated Pathways by Katrina Carroll-Haskins, PhD, ATR-BC 🎨

Katrina is a Board-Certified Art Therapist and EMDR-trained trauma therapist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She helps adults navigate trauma, relational wounds, and emotional overwhelm by offering a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their stories and illuminate their personal path to healing.

Since art therapy is one of Katrina’s specialties, I wanted her website to feel trustworthy and professional, while also reflecting her warmth and creativity. To do that, we leaned into a calm, grounded aesthetic with nature-inspired imagery, then added collage-style shapes and textures to bring in some playful accents and personality.

Go check it out at www.illuminatedpathways.net and let me know what you think 💻✨

And if you (or someone you know) are looking for a therapist in Pennsylvania, please reach out to Katrina! She offers free 15-minute phone consultations for anyone who wants to connect, ask questions, and see if she’s a good fit.

28/11/2025

🎉 Big congrats to my uncle-in-law, Marino on his website launch!

Marnic Products delivers premium fuel supplies to restaurants, bakeries, and businesses across New Jersey and New York City, 7 days a week.

Products include high-quality anthracite coal, kiln-dried firewood, imported lump Brazilian charcoal, and eco-friendly bio-bricks.

Please check out the website and share it with anyone you know who might need these specialty fuel products!

www.marnicproducts.com

07/11/2025

So excited to share a tutorial for one of my most-requested custom Suarespace effects: SCROLLING LOGOS!

The best part is that you don’t need a plugin or JavaScript— just an image carousel section and some custom CSS code.

To create this feature, you will need to be on the Suarespace “Core” plan or higher.

Swipe to learn how to create this effect on your website! And check out my most recent tutorial (linked in my bio) to copy & paste the CSS code.

27/10/2025

Best news ever! now lets you hide elements on desktop and mobile view without needing to code!!

Just right click on the block and select “Hide on desktop” or “Hide on mobile”

You can thank me later 😘

17/10/2025

Such a fun experience attending my first NextWork event last night at ✨

Thank you for inviting me and for showcasing my logo & brand on the big screen

Looking forward to getting out and doing more of these!

12/10/2025

Still feeling all the love from yesterday’s Living Local event with the Huntingdon Valley Business Network 💗

My free bracelet-making station in front of Trish’s Garden was a hit! 🎨🪴

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi, make a bracelet, and learn more about my web design work. I’m very grateful to be a part of this community and am looking forward to doing more of these! 🤗

HVBN

27/07/2025

Hey there! 👋

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here, so I thought it’d be fun to share a little recap of my life and business over the past 5 years!

Whether you’ve known me for a long time or we just met recently, you might learn something new!

When I first started my web design business, Luminescent Dreams LLC, I was a single, free-spirited gal with no idea where this would all lead. People kept asking me to build their websites, so I figured, why not make it official and start an LLC?

Since then, I’ve helped over 100 clients bring their ideas to life online, moved from the West Coast back to my roots on the East Coast, gotten married, had a baby, and grown so much — both personally and professionally.

It’s amazing how fast life can move, and also how much web design trends and technology have changed in the past 5 years! 

Anyway, I also wanted to mention that this will likely be my last post as .dreams 

I’m currently in the process of rebranding to Alyssa Stiles Web Design, now that I’ve gotten married and changed my name. A fresh new look and lots of exciting updates are on the way, so stay tuned! 💻🌿

11/04/2025

I’m so proud to share the event signage and flyer that I designed for the Huntingdon Valley Business Network’s upcoming event, Living Local!

These 2’x2’ signs are now posted along Huntingdon Pike and around town, helping promote a fun and free event that supports local businesses and brings the community together.

If you’re local, stop by Polly’s Ice Cream & Espresso on Sunday, May 4th from 1–4 PM to enjoy:
• A local business fair
• Free face painting
• Giveaways
• Music
• Delicious treats from Polly’s

It’s open to the public—and RSVPing on Facebook gives you a chance to win Phillies tickets!
RSVP here: www.bit.ly/living-local-event

I’m excited to see my design work out in the world and even more excited to be part of this group supporting such a great local initiative.

18/03/2025