Create Joy LLC

11/11/2024

I love Diwali celebrations. Diwali is a Hindu holiday that symbolizes light over darkness and good over evil. It is decorated with vibrant colors and twinkling lights everywhere. This year I was going to do it very big but after last Tuesday night? I was wondering if I could even get out of bed let alone throw a party. I am grief stricken and in deep mourning for the country I thought I had. After two days of crying I decided that THIS celebration IS the one I should embrace. I cannot dim my own light and let darkness win over me. 🥹

I put on a small dinner, got out my beautiful treasures from Rhajistan from my trip, gathered some chosen family and enjoyed the simple pleasure of being with a few I love.

I want to thank all of those who have hired me this year. Your trust in my business has allowed me to keep going, pay my overhead bills and helped financially support a young family. I don’t forget those who care.

We are all headed into a dark time. BE. THE. LIGHT. Just know that my small business supports immigrant families however they arrived here. I always have and I always will. I am a feminist, I support women’s rights to chose what they do with their bodies. I am a FIERCE supporter of the LGBTQ community. I am a democratic liberal and I am proud of it.

Business owners big or small have a voice in communities. Know where you put your dollars and what it is going to. Be aware. Prepare your families for what will change in this country. We have only 70 days to get ready for some monumental changes.

I remain steadfast in my convictions for the greater good of humanity. I refute those who chose exclusive rather than inclusive. I question those who remain in the shadows. Money is not everything to me. Freedom and justice FOR ALL is my value system and you as a consumer should know where I stand before you hire me. 👦🏽🏳️‍🌈🇮🇳🇲🇽💖🙋‍♀️

11/01/2024

Happy HALLOWEEN! It’s one of my favorite times of year. I threw my grandkids a cute monster party last night. Themed inside and out; cuteness factor high! I don’t like scary decor at all. I keep it light and fun for the littles. 👦🏽🎃👻 A tiny lil’ crabby traveled from Olympia for a visit. I had to put up my newest bouncy house for the babies!

10/28/2024

I had the pleasure yesterday of helping my BF put on THE CUTEST first year old birthday party for her FIRST grandchild! Lil’ Tatum had all the bells and whistles a baby girl could have. It was truly a family affair as Grandma put on buffet, craft tables, made the darling ghost centerpieces, gathered cute supplies, uncle made smash cake, aunt made matching pretzel treats, mom inflated balloons and designed cake. Myself and G’ma gathered props from my storage unit and I assembled background photo area. Everyone showed up! What a crowd! So much love and support for this tiny girl. 🥰

I love how unique this theme is. I love working on events that are different and creative. This was just adorable in every way.

10/21/2024

What a thrill to do something different! Here is a twist on a “wild ONE” party that Avy’s mother and I came up with!

When she contacted me she requested a jungle party. I told her that most Indian moms want this for their sons and it was common place. She said her son loved animals. I said let’s get creative and do a Halloween party with animals. She didn’t want to do spooky decor or blacks so she sent me photo of a Autum hoop. Together we came up with concept and I sent her sketch. I think it turned out fantastic and I LOVE the colors with the animals! Good communication, trust and compromise creates great results!

Happiest 1st birthday to adorable Avy! 👦🏽🐯🍁

10/20/2024

Pink barn and animal party for SHRIYA!!! So much fun for me to create a lil’ home party for this tiny girl last night!

Let me help you do something unique for your children. It’s time to get away from butterfly and jungle parties. There are so many more fun themes. Not one of my events is replicated. Ever. I may repeat themes but your event will be individualized and specially tailored only to you or your child. 💖

10/18/2024

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He is now IN THE TOP FIVE thanks to all of your votes! We have only six days to push him to the next level of voting. This is the big push, he needs to hop over baby John (who also needs the moola, who doesn’t?) but we are team Salem and this is our kiddo so I very much want him to get to finalist list.

Please and thank you!

10/13/2024

Starry baby shower for beautiful couple last night! The best part of my job is not only getting to create but meeting these loving groups of family and friends.

I have never known such warm and welcoming culture as the clients I work for which are mainly Indians and south Asian. As I quietly rush around and work; I take in all the love they give each other. How much they support their adult children and tiny children about to be born. It’s magical to me. I appreciate it so much. More often than not I am included in some way. I am either given food, asked to stay or given a thank you gift or tip. They ARE the most loving, warm and welcoming culture I have ever experienced.

I live to create and I love what I do. I remember each and every party, the people I serve and the experience I had with the family. You are never forgotten by me. It is an honor and a privilege to be chosen to do your special events. THANK YOU. 💕💕💕💕💕

10/07/2024

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IT’S DOUBLE POINT DAY!!! 🎉 help keep lil’ dude in the running….please and thank you! 👦🏽🙏💕

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09/30/2024

Pastel circus party for beautiful Svara and her sweet family and friends. This is the second event I have done for them! Dream clients they are….and I look forward to creating magic as they wish every year💕

This was an indoor/outdoor party at their home. Weather was perfect for combined fun. Shout out to my sidekick Deborah who scurries around and assists me in putting final touches on.

The carnival/circus theme has lots of parts and peices. It’s a combined party set up. Lots of planning and requires my assistant. No, it cannot be put up in an hour. This took 2 people, 3 hours to load in, set up and 2 hours to tear down. Included a ball pit, outdoor toys and all the trimmings.

Thank you Ayushi for always trusting me with your special events. Always a pleasure serving you and family. 😘 Trust is imperative with client/decorator relationships.

09/16/2024

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The grand prize is $25,000. This money would literally change their lives. The moms had some severe medical bills this year. 1 mom had emergency gall bladder surgery and 1 mom was hospitalized for 2 weeks. I have been doing my best to support this little family for a year now to get on top of things but winning this cash would not only wipe out their medical bills? It would set Salem up with a college investment or things he might need for schooling.

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09/08/2024

Challenge: do more Desi decor this year! I was feeling bad because I took a special trip to India to buy beautiful decor items. It was an expensive trip for me. I got Covid, I felt like I was going to die every time I got in vehicle and traveled and I fed way to many homeless dogs! It cost me over $500 just to ship things home. It all sits in boxes in my storage unit. I haven’t got a single Desi decor job since last January.

Rather than feeling sorry for myself; I contacted a producer of a huge Dandiya event in our town and VOLUNTEERED my services. I set up a Photo Booth for festival goings. It took me 5 1/2 hours to set up because the building was at least 85 degrees on a 90 degree day. I move very slow in the heat. It also took me forever to tear down as I had hundreds visit area.

It made me happy to do it. Why I love the Indian culture so much? It’s colorful, they celebrate everything! From what I have observed the Indian people have strong family bonds and they actually deeply love each other and are devoted to their families success. They are a very welcoming culture and I have been included in a vast amount of beloved family activities. I have several small Indian children that I love and adore. The food is phenomenal. The handy crafts of the culture amaze me. I love Punjabi music. Indian fathers are VERY involved with their children and it’s nice to see the moms are not stuck begging their husbands for help. Hinduism from what I have observed is not a cruel religion and people do not care or judge me if I am not Hindu. I have had so many positive experiences that outweigh the few negatives I have came across. I do feel love more often than not radiating from Indians and their culture. 💕

Here are the photos from Saturday nights festival. 🤩 YES! I CAN do Desi decor, yes I do cradle blessings, Diwali, Sameetham’s, Gothi’s and Ganesh celebrations!

08/24/2024

I just finished a super darling “lil’-hunny-is-on-the-way” party on a Seattle roof top! I love designing and helping clients and mama in wait! Custom made foam daisies and all the trimmings. 🐝🍯🧸

This was suppose to be a outdoor backyard event but we had to pivot last minute because of rain. I am always flexible and willing to go the extra mile for my awesome clients. Early morning drive to Seattle in the pouring rain for me! Turned out great even with the shortened time constraint.

Gentle reminder: holiday season is approaching fast! Book EARLY and allow for plenty of decor time as well as clean up. 😉

08/12/2024

Magical unicorn dream party for one year old Aalia! What a fun event it was. Not a detailed missed by her sweet mother. 🥰 What a privilege for me to serve this family and their friends again. I appreciate the trust, it means the world to me. 🦄✨💖

08/10/2024

Happiest birthday to 1 year old V! I got to do his baby shower last July. I can’t tell you the thrill I have when I get to meet the little ones in person after they are born. 🥰 🎉 Congrats to his parents who made it thru the first year!

08/05/2024

Minion party yesterday for darling little Aanay! So many children, so much fun for all. Thanks to my sidekick Deborah who made this possible in very little time we were allowed to decorate in. 🤪 I could NOT have done this without her.

Decor hint from expert. When planning party with children and entertainment please allow for a full 7 hour rental. Three hours for decor (including unloading/table set up) 3 hours for party and 1 hour clean up. 7 hours give plenty of time for mishaps/surprises and proper planning. 8 hours is bonus! 5 hours? You will be running and need helpers. This is all based on the amount of deco used. 😊

07/01/2024

Happy GRAD party to this smart and beautiful young woman! She chose the colors of her new College (UMiami in Florida) to celebrate her special occasion. Such an amazing and supportive family and friend group she is surrounded by. Great dancing, food and joy all night long!

Wishing her the very best! 🥰

06/23/2024

Details matter a lot to me. Maybe they matter to much sometimes? 🤪 I couldn’t resist saying yes to a festive summer garden baby shower! Warmly welcoming baby Joshi very soon…

It’s was so fun to create this event. I hand made and painted the welcome signs for the door, fashion all flowers for table decor and wrapped and assembled the thank you gifts. There was kids play area as well.

Onsite this set up took 4 hours to install including table decor. Off site? I lost track of hours getting everything prepped. (Sometimes that happens when I get excited about a theme 😅) This is what I mean when I ask clients how much time have they allowed for decor. Some set ups are more complicated and demanding. One thing I can say for sure, I am an expert at packing my van till I can squeeze nothing else in.

Whew…one more event to go and then I am done with June! 👏🏻🎉

06/17/2024

Discovery of new things yesterday! Who knew lake Sammamish had a delightful indoor park rentable that was actually affordable? Such a great place and the rains stopped long enough to put up tube dancer and bubbles!

Mom was a sheer delight to work for. Keeping budget in mind, she requested partial decor and kid entertainment. I am a very flexible decorator and came up with package to include both. This is what partial decor looks like: 1 entry welcome sign, two arches with balloons/lighted sign and side table or pillar for cake cutting. Theme; summer fun! I think the hit of the party was tube dancer and bubbles. 😂🤪🎉