FPG - An Island for a Girl Lost at Sea

Our story

Now in all honesty, FPG was not a magical start. It was more like a lifesaver or an island for someone lost at sea. I was not in a good place mentally. I was stressed beyond measure with my marriage, my job, having a newborn, and grad school. To top it off I was in denial about all of those things and trying to be perfect until I couldn’t fake it any more.

Have you ever had a moment that you felt like you needed something to feel grounded? Needed some sort of outlet or a self survival form of expression that no one else could control.

I guess this is how God forces us to look within, bringing out those deep desires we turned away from. I didn’t think I wanted to become a balloon artist I liked it, I was interested in it but until faced with this extenuating pivotal point I didn’t need to choose to try something new. But God knew all along it was what we needed.

IN May 2022 I was at my low point. I was ready to crawl into a hole and lay in self pitty. I was lucky to have a family who didnt let me stay there for long. As I took time to heal, I was able to move forward with their support. My parents and husband gave me more grace and kindness than I deserved and basically we went on the Key West family therapy trip. :) So I am so lucky to be loved so much.

Well from this trip I spoke of my desire that I felt we ( my mom and I ) could start a business we were already great partners at crafting and planning events. My sons 1st birthday was the week following our trip and after his party we launched our business.

When I make a promise to start something I dont back down. My family and friends know this to be true. Everyday since I have made FPG a promise to myself . I wake up each morning and I ask “ what are you going to do for your business today?” And every day I answered . I love the art and the self expression and opportunity to grow in this skill set.

Todays goals are to be better than yesterday - share kindness and happiness and celebrate people. Everyone has bad days and I love making people feel loved and special.

How did we get our name?

I am a party girl through and through. From the clubs, to work recognition committee, and now my own children’s birthday parties. I have always loved to be at a party. I love to be happy and celebrate people and share love and hard work with those I care about.

I do my best to be authentically me at all times. Which has been hard growing up in a world of women being “too much” too sexy - too loud- too opinionated - too wild - too everything and anything I guess it turns out to be. I always felt shame with who I was because for some reason even though I liked myself I wasn’t the mold of what other people wanted me to be.

Part of my success has been to accept IM TOO much, and thats ok and just let that be. Learning that being “too” is just a reason for a man to be out of bounds and blame his bad behavior on it.

So anyways:

IM a PARTY GIRL that lives in the suburbs- raising kids and still living my best party lifestyle.

I like tequila, raves, dancing, being loud, laughing, fashion, fitness and being too extra of everything like I always have been .

  • Love always Clarissa