Card & Party Giant Party Supplies Blog — Wedding
Spring is Party Time!! 0
Thinking spring? When I think spring, I think of warmer days, sunshine, gusty winds and occasional rain. I picture the daffodils and tulips make their first appearances and the trees sprouting the early green buds that will later provide the canopy of green. I think of early morning coffee on the deck or in the three-season room and I can hear the birds chirping their glorious tune of hope. Growing up, my mom had us take the linens outdoors to air out just as soon as the weather warmed enough to allow it. Pillows were either hung on the backyard clothes line or assembled on the picnic tables. And how does all this relate to a party store? Well, I think spring is as much about preparing flower beds as it is about planning Holy Communion parties, wedding showers and the like.
Throughout the course of our history, June was wedding season and spring is wedding shower season. There are so many beautiful elegant designs available for these wedding shower parties. The fancy plates and service ware are just the beginning. Streamers, banners, balloon bouquets, champagne flutes and an assortment of party favors can make any day special.
Another popular party theme coming our way soon is First Communion. Most children make their first Holy Communion during April or May when the weather is just warm enough to allow the children to form their processional outdoors but not quite warm enough to promise an outdoor party. Families gather around the table where decorations and table ware, colored streamers and balloons help to set the scene for a picture-perfect event.
And while our Christian friends enjoy Easter as one of their major family gatherings, many of our Jewish friends will be preparing for Passover which occurs a little later in April this year. But whether it is Easter or Passover, the family meal is at the center of the holiday. Both offer families an opportunity for making memories they and their children and grandchildren will fondly recall throughout their lives.
Other famously celebrated spring holidays include St. Patrick’s Day when people dress up, don Irish buttons, green suspenders, shamrock ties and the like – or Purim when people don their Purim costumes and gather with noisemakers to stamp out the evil Haman.
Before you lose an hour of sleep on Saturday, March 12th, think Spring and check out our selection of floral designed napkins and tableware, St. Patrick’s Day party supplies, Purim costumes and Purim accessories, and all the other spring-themed party favorites.
Lazy Days of Summer 0
The “lazy days of summer” conveys the idea that it’s just too hot to get out and do things. Not true in the retail world. A casual observer may not see it, but so much happens behind the scenes to stay ahead of the cycle of seasons and holidays to keep patrons coming back. Watching the store undergo constant rotations of on-the-floor inventory is an amazing sight. In the past three or four months, Easter rolled up as Mother and Father’s Day roll out. Graduation party supplies took front and center stage only to move a little further back and finally be packed up to make room for the patriotic party goods that are popular for 4th of July celebrations. The cycle continues as summer party accessories take up a fair amount of floor space next to beautifully displayed elegant entertaining plates, napkins, and glassware perfect for your summer brunch or afternoon tea party.
Unless you are a regular in-store customer, there is no way to appreciate the constant change and continuous flow of moving merchandise to cater to the patron’s needs. And this doesn’t even account for the constant restocking of balloons or the aisles where birthday party supplies or everyday ware are located. What you see is a never-ending cycle necessary to keep Card & Party Giant’s inventory fresh, restocked, and seasonally appealing.
So, there are no lazy days of summer. While August may not see as much foot traffic – though we stay ready for your patronage - the activity never stops. Time is used preparing for end-of-summer parties and for Halloween. As parents get kids ready for back-to-school, CPG is readying its inventory of costumes for both in-store and online sales. The staff are to be commended for their attention to detail, their understanding of local values and preferences, and their diligence to keeping inventory appealing and restocked. It is a daunting task, but small family-owned businesses like CPG rely on highly professional folks to do it with the ease that comes of experience. Unlike large corporate competitors, CPG cannot rely on a large advertising budget. Rather it thrives through word-of-mouth of the satisfied north shore customer from Evanston and Glencoe, Glenview and Northbrook, Lake Forest and Highland Park, Skokie and Wilmette, Morton Grove and Niles, and places north, south, east and west of CPG’s store at 1318 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL.
Please stop by today to see what’s in stock. CPG is a family-friendly store that caters to its local community.
Time to Shop Local for a Chance to Win Prizes 0
According to Glenview Patch, the Village of Glenview’s Plan Commission recommended approval of Ten-Ninety’s request for a craft brewery and tasting shop permit. The Commissions’ recommended approval is scheduled for debate at the Tuesday, August 4 Village Board meeting. Hopefully after that meeting, we will know the fate of Card & Party Giant’s (CPG) former Glenview location.
As indicated in prior blogs on this topic, CPG looks forward to seeing its former Glenview home occupied by a new business and signage. While CPG relocated just up the road, closer to Lake Avenue, the 1318 Waukegan location is somehow missed by some of our seasonal patrons. We’re here with GView Nails and Samadhi Yoga. The size of CPG’s store and inventory are deceiving from street view. Customers often express surprise at the size of the store.
If you haven’t visited us lately, Card & Party Giant invites you to a unique party shopping experience at 1318 Waukegan Road. Aisle after aisle is organized to help you find your Halloween costumes or costume accessories, general party supplies, a large selection of which are available and in stock. A special wedding section is at the front of the store where you can select custom wedding invitations, and wedding accessories. Party and bridal or baby shower supplies include elegant designs, party favors, bachelorette party supplies.
Now is an especially good time to shop. CPG is participating in the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, shop local program, “Win with the Bear.” During August, patrons can earn points for shopping with participating retailers and can enter for their chance to win a CPG gift certificate. From greeting cards to gift wrap we’ve got you covered. And, as always, we’re open seven days a week.
