Over the past little while, we have gotten to know Marijke from Sweet Something Designs, who is offering a new business to the Toronto marketplace where she brings sweetness to your event. We wanted to get to know her better, so we asked her some questions and wanted to share her answers with you.
What is your name and where are you from? My name is Marijke Daye. I am originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, but now call Richmond Hill, Ontario home.
What is one of your New Year’s resolutions? Although I don’t usually establish any “New Year’s Resolutions”, I did make a commitment in August to fulfill a lifelong dream of starting my very own small business.
What website do you like to frequent often? Besides my hotmail and regular social media sites (facebook and twitter), I love www.stylemepretty.com, www.wedluxe.com and www.theknot.com. And maybe a tiny bit of www.tmz.com!
What kind of services/products do you offer? At Sweet Something Designs, we want to create the most amazing candy buffet/bar for our clients and their guests. Each and every tablescape is designed with our client’s vision in mind. Their unique ideas help create a customized candy buffet that will wow their guests. Whether it’s a
birthday party for 50 close friends or a wedding for 200 guests, Sweet Something Designs will ensure that each buffet is one-of-a-kind!
Who is one local wedding professional that is in your category that you admire? Although there are not many local businesses that deliver the unique type of service that Sweet Something Designs offers, there are many Toronto based wedding professionals that I admire. Since my background is in event management, I appreciate and admire the work of local event coordinators. Cynthia Martyn of Cynthia Martyn Events and Cindy Johnson of Platinum Events Group are two local wedding planners that are at the top of their game. Both of them are successful small business owners who have been able to establish a strong presence within the marketplace. I aspire to have the success that they have had.
Who is one local professional that you also admire and is not in your category? Carol Moxam is a local professional that I admire. Carol is a pioneer in the event industry and I admire her leadership. I had the opportunity to meet her in August 2009 at Special Event Bootcamp, a workshop for event industry professionals. Attending this workshop was an important step in my career, as Carol encouraged each attendee to pursue their dreams. Out of this two-day bootcamp, Carol’s encouragement and my desire to accomplish a lifelong goal, Sweet Something Designs was born.
What is your website? The Sweet Something Designs website is: www.sweetsomethingdesigns.com
Why do you do… what you do? Two reasons. The first reason is that I am an event professional by trade and love to create an event that will leave lasting memories. The second reason is simply I LOVE CANDY.
What are some of your business goals for 2010? Sweet Something Designs is a new, young company, therefore my primary business goal for 2010 is to start to grow the business and establish a strong clientele within the Toronto event industry.
Finish this sentence: Not now, not ever I will… Compromise my values and integrity. Or go skydiving!
My life is… Great! I have a loving and supportive family, good health and am now finally able to fulfill a dream of starting my own small business, doing something that I love.
3 things we can find on your desk? You would find my iphone, laptop, and a picture of my niece and nephews.
What is your next business purchase? My next business purchase is a trolley! I need a trolley to carry all of
the candy, vases, etc. to the events.
When are you happiest? Family is such an important part of my life; they are stability when every other aspect of life is always changing. This is something for which I am truly grateful. Being with them is when I’m at my happiest.
What is a guilty pleasure of yours? Definitely magazines! I might have a slight obsession with magazines. All
kinds…US Weekly, OK, Glamour, Chatelaine, Martha Stewart Weddings, WEDLuxe… I buy them all.
If someone wanted to contact you, what would be a good way? You can contact me via e-mail at marijke@sweetsomethingdesigns.com or via telephone at 416-662-9893. I am also on twitter at www.twitter.com/sweetsomethingd
Thanks very much Marijke for taking the time to help us understand your business. We hope to see you at an event that we are covering. We will surely sneak over to the Candy table and pick up some goodies for us and for our wives at home!
All the best to you and your business in 2010!
Regards,
Jason Miles
Sweet Something Designs is a unique design business, serving the Greater Toronto Area, which specializes in custom candy/dessert buffets to celebrate life’s special occasions. Whether it’s your child’s 1st birthday party, your dream wedding or a fabulous grand opening, Sweet Something Designs can create an unforgettably sweet tablescape, full of special treats that will delight every guest.
Born out of a sheer love for candy and a passion for creating memorable events, Marijke Daye is the designer behind Sweet Something Designs. As a graduate of Ryerson University’s Event Management Certificate Program and with over 5 years in the event industry, Marijke has joined her expertise in event planning with her knowledge of ”all things sweet” to form Sweet Something Designs!
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