lmnop: How were you inspired to start your business?

gb: I realised there was a gap in smart party hire equipment of tables and chairs when I was planning Heidi’s birthday. I combined the idea of tables and chairs with hand-crafted tablecloths.

lmnop: What’s your most popular party theme?

gb: Equally the girly themes — tea party, fairy and princess. I think they may also be influenced by the Mums who just love the pom-pom fringed tablecloths — they are so pretty and feminine!

lmnop: What advice would you give to other mums trying to start a business?

gb: If it is secondary to your 9-5 job (as this is to me), it helps to have a supportive husband and the preparedness to get your hands dirty! There’s a lot to learn about running your own business and the initial stages are key to its future success. The more you do-it-yourself, the better understanding you have of its operation.

lmnop: How do you juggle your business with motherhood?

gb: Because the business is primarily weekend-based, we involve the kids which allows them to feel like they play a role in it and makes us feel like we’re not being torn away from them. Charlie is particularly involved … he comes up with a different theme almost every week! So there are a lot of new boys’ themes coming up!

lmnop: What’s your biggest challenge as a mum?

gb: At this stage and age of Charlie and Heidi – getting through the ‘witching hour’ each day!

lmnop: What do you, Charlie and Heidi like to do together?

gb: Our weekends don’t go by without a walk together at the beach (Balmoral) with our coins to toss in the wishing well.

lmnop: The best piece of advice you’ll ever give to your children?

gb: Challenge yourself … life will be more interesting.

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