ABOUT US
We are a family owned business and opened in 2006. Pam Monahan is the owner.
PAM MONAHAN, OWNER
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love to decorate. I am an avid shopper and love to shop vintage and antiques. I think the reason that I love these pieces, is the hunt for something different, the appreciation of the details, and the joy that comes when I find something special.
I am a paralegal by trade, but I have an artsy side as I am drawn to interior design and decorating. My friends say I have an active right and left brain.
I was born in Cincinnati and grew up in a small town in Indiana along the Ohio river, with easy access to Cincinnati being only 20 min away. We moved to Indy in 1990. Our family consists of my husband Don, our daughter Stacy, son-in-law Brad, and grand kids, Karissa and Garrett. We were fortunate to be young grand-parents, which we spoiled them the best we could, and of course - they have decorated rooms at our house as well.
HOW WE GOT STARTED
When our daughter got married, I was one of those moms who thought I could do it all. I had worked for a florist in high school, so I thought this was something I could easily do. I quickly realized that it was a lot of work and a lot of time.
A few years later, we hosted two engagement dinner parties and I was in search of nice tableware. I began leaning toward starting a company who could help those who “entertain at home.” We began shopping for inventory and opened “Entertaining with a Flair” by offering boutique tableware.
Being a rental company, we began receiving inquiries from brides. We started with chair covers and linens. A few years later Pinterest began and brides wanted more than linens - they wanted a decorated setting.
I had past retail display experience and had taken a few interior design classes, so we began offering design and decorating services. As we grew, we realized that it was time to bring our designs into the centerpieces. I enrolled and completed my floral design courses and we started offering centerpieces as well.
PAM’S CREDENTIALS
ART-RELATED
Floral Work – 3 years; small floral shop
Retail Display – 9 years; LS Ayres Flagship Store
Interior Design – 2 certifications; IUPUI
Floral Design - 4 certifications; IUPUI
Professional Gift Wrapper – 1 season; Von Mar
Various Entertaining Seminars – Lazarus Department Store
Currently, Entertaining with a Flair, owner - opened 2006
BUSINESS-RELATED
Real Estate Law – College of Mount St Joseph, Cincinnati
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Currently, The National Bank of Indianapolis - part-time, joined 2011
Assistant Vice President, Paralegal, Commercial Closing Officer and Coordinator
OUR TEAM
I primary meet with our clients to determine their needs. When needed, I pull in certain talented individuals who bring in their own experience and expertise. Some of their work is shown in some of our pictures, and I believe in giving credit where credit is due.
DESIGNERS - Pam Monahan and Karen Abbott
DECORATORS - Pam Monahan, Karen Abbott, Martha Noffsinger and Stacy Mundy
CENTERPIECE PACKAGES - Pam Monahan
CUSTOM FLORALS:
Courtney Wiley, Florist and owner of Violets are Blue Floral Design
Lori Christy, Florist and owner of Elsie’s Flower Shop
Tracy Mosby, past florist
Gene Fulmer, past florist
DELIVERY + TEARDOWN - Don Monahan