Today we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Dapore and Holly Susi.
Hi Michelle and Holly, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
With backgrounds in education and years of experience in the classroom, we have a true love for creating and inspiring. Taking time away from the classroom to focus on our families, we engaged in volunteer opportunities within the schools.
These volunteer opportunities led us to various events in which we created themed gift baskets for auctions and fundraisers. Our love of putting together themed gifts for our friends and family sparked the idea for our business.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
Starting a small business has both its rewards and challenges. One of the challenges that all working moms face is trying to balance work and family. We do not follow a 9-5 schedule, so we have flexibility, however that means we might be working in the evenings and on the weekends.
Taking the risk to do something we are passionate about has been one of our greatest rewards. Having the fortitude to step outside our comfort zone is a lesson we are passing along to our kids.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
Finding a unique gift can be time-consuming and stressful. Based on individual requests, we put together custom gift crates filled with unique and local items. We help simplify the gift-giving experience so our customers can focus on the celebration. As gift stylists, we offer beautifully packaged crates filled with curated items, fabulous for any occasion.
Included on our website is an order form that makes it easy to purchase a crate. Being a small local business, we love working with and supporting other local businesses. They are invested in the community, often employ people from the community and help build the local economy. We love forming relationships with our vendors and customers and giving back to our city.
Contact Info:
- Website: simplysunshinecelebrations.com
- Instagram: @simplysunshinecelebrations
- Facebook: Simply Sunshine Celebrations
