Today I have the great opportunity to share with you an interview I conducted with the two lovely ladies behind the business, Effi and Anna.
{anchor cupcakes by Whipped Bake Shop}
{Question} What made you decide to start Le Petit Party? How and when did you start your business?
{Answer} Le Petit Party was a natural progression of our original business, Effi Georgia. We had been organising weddings for over 7 years.
Our wedding clients eventually starting having babies who needed Christenings organised, those babies then started turning 1 then 2 then 3 and needed birthday parties organised. After getting a taste for the fun and colour of oganising children’s parties over the last 5 years, we decided to phase out the wedding side of our business in the last year to develop Le Petit Party - where our focus is solely children’s parties and Christenings.
{Question} What is your favorite trend in children's parties and/or party products right now?
{Answer} We have a ridiculous obsession for dessert tables and candy buffets at the moment.
While the trend has been around for quite a while now, the concept is still considered a relatively new one in Australia. We have just started doing dessert tables in the last few months and find them so much fun! We find ourselves up till all hours scouring the world for amazing candies and desserts, and have been busy baking in the kitchen coming up with ideas. (the waistline is of course suffering because of this!!!)
{Question} If you had to select your three most favorite products from your shop, what would they be?
{Answer}At the moment (because it does change from week to week):
• Our pretty Boxed Butterfly Invitation
• Our ladybug maracas
{Question} Do you have any insight for others trying to balance a business and family? What are your priorities, and how do you keep them straight?
{Answer}We have 3 gorgeous young children between us, and very supportive husbands – our beautiful families are our priority and come first no matter what. When you have a family to look after, your business and your attitude to your business need to be flexible. We have set up and run our business in a way that allows us to prioritise our families.
{Cupcakes by Cupcake Bake Shop}
We have had to change from having a storefront open to the public 6 days a week to an online only business, we work flexible hours, and generally try to create a stress-free work environment. Sometimes the workload can be demanding, but you always have to make time to do the things you enjoy – and we absolutely love planning wonderful parties and making our gorgeous clients smile.
{Question} What are your favorite blogs to read on a daily basis?
{Answer} Kate Landers (of course!!!)
Amy Atlas – we love the inspirational dessert queen
Hostess With The Mostess – it’s so inspirational seeing people’s amazing events
{Question} What children's party theme is your current favorite?
{Answer} The ladybug party theme and the jungle party theme are oldies but goodies – they will always have a soft spot in our heart.
We are currently planning a vintage tea party theme which we are very excited about – I know this is going to be our new favourite!
{Question} Are there any children's parties you are currently planning? If so, can you divulge any details with us about what to look forward to?
{Answer} We have lots in the works. As I mentioned, we are currently working on a gorgeous vintage tea party theme. We have these cute little rag doll invitations we are currently designing, and the party table will be filled with lots of old world charm – lace, floral printed fabrics, strawberry jam sandwiches, pretty cupcakes, lots of beautiful teas and tea cups. The colour palette is pale blue, pale pink, lemon and pale green. Can’t wait to launch the photos.
We are also working on a bright summer palette of orange and fuchsia – we were inspired by a gorgeous stripe print fabric and have been designing an entire party theme around it. It will be perfect for the spring and summer.
{Question} What do you consider to be the best party favors for parents or party planners who want to give out something classic, adorable, eco-friendly and useful that won't end up the the "junk drawer" or lost under the seat in the car? Do you suggest people give out one larger and more expensive party favor, or multiple smaller things? Which are some of your favorites in your shop?
{Answer} Young children always love the idea of getting lots of bits and pieces in a party bag as a gift. There is nothing like ripping open a party bag and pulling out lollies and bubbles and all sorts of knick-knacks. Half the party fun is sifting through that bag at the end of the party on the way home and ooh-aahing at everything. Yes, often these little knick-knacks do end up in the junk drawer, but there are lots of little reasonably priced knick-knacks that are great quality that kids will use over and over again.
All of our beautifully painted wooden toys and favours are great fun, and kids will continue to use them long after the party is over.
Some of our favourites are:
Gorgeous wooden ladybug castanets
Fun Jumping Clowns
Pretty pink maracas
Alternatively, you could incorporate items throughout the party that guests use while they are at the party, and then get to take home as party favours:
Our ladybug wands and handbags are great for dress ups at a ladybug theme party
Our circus sipper cups are great for serving drinks during the party and then for taking home as a favour at the end of the party
{Question} Just for fun...what is your favorite color? Favorite movie? Favorite dessert?
Favourite colour: red
Favourite movie: Life is Beautiful
Favourite dessert: Chocolate cake OF COURSE!
THANK YOU Effi and Anna of Le Petit Party for a delightful interview!
NOW, for a fabulous giveaway!!!!!!
A $50.00 (AU dollars, which is what everything is priced in on their website!) gift certificate for purchase of precious products of your choosing from their online shop!
Shipping complimentary, and INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE {large/bulky items may not be suitable for international shipping}, so everyone is encouraged to enter.
Here's how to enter:
1. Visit Le Petit Party here, come back and leave a comment on this blog post telling us 2 of your favorite items (more details the better!)
AND
2. Become a fan of Le Petit Party, and it would be lovely if you dropped Effi & Anna a note to say hello and introduce yourself!
AND
3. Become a fan of Kate Landers Events, LLC (if you already are one, thank you!)
THAT'S IT!
***FOR AN ADDITIONAL ENTRY (DOUBLING YOUR CHANCES), please tell us in your comment what items you would like to see available at Le Petit Party.***
Thank you kindly! Must be age 18 years or older to enter. Giveaway ends Monday, November 15th at 11:59pm EST.
GOOD LUCK!
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