I love planning parties. It's the details I love, whether it's my 40th, hubby's Gran's 90th birthday dinner and especially Matilda's birthdays. But I can spend hours on the net searching for ideas and stockists.
This has been made easier now thanks to Confetti Fair. Confetti Fair has brought everything together in one amazing Fair. Party ideas, stylists, you can choose stationery, book a planner, find favours.
I'm so excited it is on it's way to Western Australia, Saturday 23rd November to be exact. Until then I will be sharing some of the fabulousness that is Confetti Fair.
To find out more about the woman behind Confetti Fair, the lovely Claire 'sat' down with me and shared just how she does it all.
Successful time management, being a Single Mum and Entrepreneur, how do you do it?
To be completely honest I am not that great with time management lol, I seem to have a million things open at once on my computer and flick back and forth between things as my brain will suddenly remember oooh I have to do that too. I tend to keep everything in my head (much to my staff’s dismay) but am learning to use the Outlook Calendar. My little one is, fortunately, really well behaved so I do manage to get a fair bit of work done during the day, but if he is having an off day (or I am) I come back to it at night. Thursday and Fridays are my full on work days. Life is a juggle and sometimes unexpected things happen so you just have to go with the flow with time management. In saying that though I think I could still learn a lot about it!
You are happiest when?
Hmmm so many things, looking at my little boys face when he has just woken up and still has sleepy eyes, looking at an amazing party in awe, relaxing on the beach and when all of the vendors at the fair have finished setup and the visitors come in and watching them see the all of the prettiness for the first time.
Where do you see Confetti Fair in the next 5 years?
Global domination lol, haha… I am launching Confetti Fair Magazine in February 2014 so that will certainly be an extension of the fair. Next year Confetti Fair will be held in Newcastle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland. Who knows in another couple of years it could be even further overseas, I have had a number of requests to take it to America. My son will be school age then so who knows. At the moment I am just looking a couple of years ahead. I like to jump at opportunities when they arise rather than plan too far in to the future.
What's in your handbag?
Not a lot, I try to carry as little as possible so if I can go without a handbag I do. It will usually just be my purse, phone, tissues and a nail file. Even my son’s nappy bag (which doubles as a handbag) has the basics in it.
What is the hardest thing about working in a home studio environment?
Being able to switch off and have that work/life balance right now. My phone is my computer too so even if I have closed the studio door for the night my phone is always buzzing and beeping with updates, messages, emails etc. The solitude can be hard at times too, thank goodness I have Stephanie in on a Thursday and Friday to bounce off.
To celebrate Confetti Fair coming to Perth, Claire has kindly given me two double passes to give away to my readers. All you need to do is check out and like Confetti Fair's Facebook Page and leave me a blog comment here. Entry is via Rafflecopter below.
For a list of who will be at the Fair in Perth click here
For your chance to win one of two double passes to the Perth Confetti Fair, simply like their page and tell me "Are you planning a party? Share with me....details...details."
Please ensure you leave your full name and email address in the comment.
The necessary details;
The competition runs from Thursday 14th November 2013 and ends Thursday 21st November 2013 at 5pm WA time.
Winners will be announced Thursday 21st November 2013 6pm WA time.
There are two sets of double passes to be won. Open to WA residents only. Tickets will be emailed to the winner. Your email address must be in the comment for you to be eligible.
The winners will be selected at random, I look forward to reading your responses.
