Our Story

Cecily Lyvonne

Cecily, native Floridian, has spent most of her 40-plus years in West Palm Beach, FL.

Her warmth is appreciated by all who meet her and they are always welcomed into her presence by her smile and gracious disposition.

She is also a loved and respected sibling of two brothers and two sisters and adored daughter of both mother and father.

Having always had an entrepreneurial mind-set, Cecily started a greeting card turned graphic design business out of high school. Drums Lights & Smoke was born and she continues to execute design & layouts for several clients in Palm Beach County since 1992.

Her hat-wearing versatility is extensive to include event planning where she directed The Clothing Exchange Project for 6 years, fundraising where she coordinated & hosted the Jewelry Jamboree Quarter Auction to raise money for local charities, many years serving as a mixologist in restaurants and clubs and is continuously sought-after for local special events. She also built many connections and friendships as a jewelry stylist with Premier Designs for 11 years, recently retiring to pursue other business ventures.

By day Ms. Mathis manages Community Relations & Marketing for an eye physician practice. Planning staff events, participating in community health fairs, building and maintaining relationships with referring medical providers. She's often the face for the company online during monthly LIVE videos, at networking and fundraising events as she presents a stylish persona and a genuine interest in others.

Current endeavors include Lyvonne.com to generate funds for her mother's inaugural trip to Ghana. Near future endeavors involve launching her Youtube travel channel-Whaaaat! and the complementing components. More to come!

In her social life, she makes "family" and friends with almost everyone she connects with. She loves to support and network with other business owners. In the rarity of her spare time, she enjoys a day at the beach, trying new restaurants, line dancing, attending concerts, and traveling when she can.

Bessie Lyvonne

Bessie is a native of Florida. She has lived in Washington DC and San Jose CA.

She's spent the majority of her adult life in South Florida/Palm Beach County as a proud and strong single mother, who raised 4 children on a single income and limited resources. Her oldest sons Paul and Damian, and her daughters, Cecily and Crystal. She supported her family working various jobs including retail cashier, library clerk, and finally ending her 17-year career with the USPS in 2001.
When she had the opportunity, she pursued her love of acting, starring and co-starring on local stages. She worked behind the scenes and in front of the camera on commercials, plays and a short-film/movie, 6 out of 7.
She loves to read as a mode of travel and to soak up knowledge0 She owns hundreds of books in her personal library. She is constantly seeking knowledge & understanding by any means, including book clubs, internet searching and watching documentaries and videos.
Her other interests include plants & vegetable gardening, healing benefits of herbs & non-traditional medicines, and daily writing. She is currently penning her book of her life & untold stories. She balances a healthy lifestyle with daily affirmations, healthy eating and exercise.
Her family & her friendships are a priority daily. She is constantly in touch with her siblings, nieces & nephews, and her children and grandchildren. She is no stranger to sitting down to write a letter to a loved one or to make phone calls. She is technologically savvy and will reach out on social media, and text as well with kind words of encouragement and advice.
Bessie has a heart of PURE gold and would give her very last to help someone in need. She is funny and you will experience a hearty belly laugh with her wit & humor. She's is your biggest cheerleader and supporter and will go to bat for you if you allow it. All who know her can attest to these words.
Having surpassed 70 rotations around the sun, she still dreams and manifests her life. One of her dreams early on was to travel the world and specifically visit our homeland, Africa. Her near future goal is to be a resident in the country of Ghana. She is currently preparing for this next journey. A 10-day tour is on the horizon for November 2020.