There was something magical about being a child. Imagination
was not something we had to give up, but something that was nurtured. We
played dress up and dreamed of our futures. Tiaras were worn with holey
jeans and stick guns. Sadly much has changed in the world for our
children in the realm of pretend, but I firmly believe as CS Lewis did when he
said, "When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear
of childishness and the desire to be very grown up!"
Every year that I grow older, I long more for the days of make
believe and pretend. I think that I probably have more dress up clothes
now than I did as I child. Whether it is for my steam punk costume with
corset and parasol, or my flamenco skirt for a Dia de los Muertos Halloween
party, or my fantastically fun 50's dress for a Mad Men New Years cocktail
party, I am constantly adding pieces and accessories to my ever growing
costume closet, (yes, I have a costume closet, much to my husband's chagrin).
And while my husband is a great lover of me and rolls his eyes and
shakes his head at my crazy schemes, my partner in crime is my dear friend,
Chastity who takes my crazy and runs naked down the street with it! She
doesn't balance me out, but tips me off the edge. We have spouses to
bring us back down to earth, but together her and I will conquer the world in
corsets and lace gloves.
And so, when it was suggested that we start our own party planning
company, we said, "Heck ya. We have to support our costume habit somehow!"
Join us, would you? This journey is going to be a blast and
there is so much we want to do for you! Let's chat together and share
ideas! Let's put away the fear of childishness and have some fun!