Every few weeks, Macaroni KID Brentwood, Franklin, & Spring Hill will introduce you to an amazing, local mom. Nothing makes us happier than supporting incredible women. I am so excited to have the opportunity to introduce you to some of Middle Tennessee's finest!
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This week, I'd love to introduce you to Isabelle Diaz. Isabelle is the owner of Creative Escape Paint Parties, a party experience for art lovers! Isabelle hosts paint parties for birthdays, corporate events, girls’ nights, family fun nights and more! Painters are provided with a pre-sketched canvas and all the colors and brushes they will need to complete their own masterpiece to take home! Isabelle also sells take-home paint kits for gifting or for yourself!
Read on to hear more about Isabelle what she loves so much about living in Williamson County - and her advice for finding balance in your life!
1. How many kids do you have and how old are they?
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I have five kids, ages 27, 24, 22, 20, and 7.
2. What town do you live in/work in? And what is your favorite thing about Williamson County?
I live in Thompson's Station, TN. My favorite thing about Williamson County is all the beautiful parks and open spaces.
3. What do you like to do for fun with your kids in the Williamson County area? Without your kids?
I love outdoor activities with my kids like going to parks, kayaking, and going to local festivals. Without my kids, I love DIY projects, date nights with my husband, and time spent painting in my home studio.
4. Tell me about Creative Escape Paint Parties and how it came about. Is Creative Escape Paint Parties your full-time job?
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I am a retired nurse and in 2018, I quit my job as a Senior Project Manager. I was overworked, stressed, and unhappy. Soon after, I started working as a freelance consultant while homeschooling my youngest child. I also found time to learn furniture restoration for fun and discovered I actually loved it. For a year, I restored and repainted many pieces of furniture and began selling my work and taking custom orders. I took art classes and learned different techniques for painting on canvas and wood. I taught myself painting and sewing, and I believe that you never know what you are capable of until you try. I love encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone and try something new.
We are all capable of creating beautiful things and unless you give yourself the opportunity, you may never realize it. As moms, we are so overworked, under-appreciated and feel guilty for wanting "me time.' This year, choose to be kind and considerate to your needs, both physical and mental. I escaped the mundane, day-to-day of always working to make a living and a future, but never really enjoying the present. That is why I called my business Creative Escape Paint Parties. It gives people of all ages an opportunity to escape the ordinary, be creative, and enjoy the moment.
5. Where can we buy your products or services?
You can book a paint party and buy paint kits at www.cepaintparties.com.
6. How do you balance work and life? Or DO YOU? :)
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It is an everyday challenge because as a small business owner, trying to grow and run a business is a lot of work. I live by my planner to stay on track and have found that blocking out certain days or even half days for family or me time helps a lot. Also, I include my family in my business whenever I can. They help set up and clean up at my big events, and my youngest is my assistant at all kids' birthday parties. One of my daughters is a face painter and teams up with me at big face painting events. We may not always be relaxing and having fun when we are together, but being together is what keeps us close and balanced.
Tell us your favorite places in Williamson County to:
EAT: One of our favorite places to eat is Burger Up in Franklin, TN. They have the best burgers and fried pickles.
DRINK: I love the nutrition shakes at Rock the Hill Nutrition in Spring Hill, TN.
PLAY: I love window-shopping in Downtown Franklin and then stopping by the bookstore or maybe Kilwin's for some ice cream.
Thank you, Isabelle!
Do you have a great local mom to nominate for our next Meet a Mom feature? Reach out to Heather at mackidfranklin@macaronikid.com.
When visiting events and local businesses, be sure to tell them Macaroni KID sent you... and don't forget to tell all your friends!
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