The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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What she envisioned was something elevated yet joyful—events that felt curated without being overproduced, thoughtful without losing the magic of childhood. e kids' table itself became the heart of the experience, not a place children were sent to eat and then dismissed from the party, but an extension of it. "Traditional seating can feel like a timeout," she says. "I wanted the table to be fun and inviting— somewhere kids could sit, eat, create, and stay engaged. And for parents, it meant ease. No juggling a plate of food and a child on their lap. Everyone gets to enjoy." at philosophy—design that serves both beauty and function—became the foundation of e Kid's Table and the reason it resonated so deeply with families. BUILDING A BUSINESS IN THE MARGINS While the brand's aesthetic feels effortless, the reality behind its growth was anything but. Stephanie was building her business while building her family, oen at the same time. In the early days, deliveries happened aer bedtime. She would load her van once the house was quiet and spend nights on the road alone, sometimes until two in the morning. "It was exhausting," she admits, "but also so motivating." en came 2020. A slower summer due to Covid, a pregnancy with her third child, and a season of uncertainty that forced many small businesses to pause. But by fall, something shied. People were ready to celebrate again—ready for joy, connection, and moments that felt normal aer so much disruption. Stephanie delivered her son, and just one week later, she was back at work for a major event. "It taught me how to grow my business within the margins of motherhood," she says. "And it showed me that there was still space for this kind of work— even then." at resilience, coupled with her ability to adapt without losing sight of her values, is what allowed e Kid's Table to scale organically. What began as rentals evolved into full-service styling and event execution, all while remaining deeply personal. P H O T O C R E D I T : N ATA S H A C H I AV I E L L O P H O T O G R A P H Y VUENJ.COM 45