ReadyFestive on 'Shark Tank': What is the cost, who are the founders, and all about the festive-decor subscription box
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: While holidays are very fun and festive, the planning for the D-day can be a pretty stressful affair, especially when it comes to holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc, where one has to pick out the perfect festive-themed decor to ring in the festivities.
Tired of traveling the length and breadth of their towns to pick out the perfect decor baubles, Kristina Barnes and Elizabeth Voelker decided to make things easier on fellow moms with busy schedules by launching their brand ReadyFestive, a holiday-decor-themed subscription box that will be delivered to your doorstep with personalized festive decor pieces. Kristina and Elizabeth will be pitching their unique brand on the upcoming episode 9 of 'Shark Tank' before Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, and Robert Herjavec. While we will have to wait and watch to see if the festive baubles appeal to Sharks, in the meanwhile, you can learn all about ReadyFestive and its founders here.
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What is ReadyFestive?
ReadyFestive is a customizable service that delivers holiday and seasonal home decor in your style right to your doorstep. The brand currently offers boxes for four seasons and 10 holidays, and at three different price points ($69, $99 and $159) box sizes — whether you want a festive sprinkle or to deck the halls all year long, ReadyFestive is here to help take your home from everyday to holiday.
"We source from makers large and small, with the goal of finding the most on-trend, quality decorations and festive items— that you would otherwise have to purchase from several different stores— and bring them all to one convenient location: ReadyFestive! It is our mission to surprise, inspire and help you prepare for the holiday—however that looks for you – so that you can stress less and festive more!" states the brand's website
Build your subscription: Pick your favorite holidays and seasons. You'll have to select a minimum of 3 boxes per year.
Choose your box size: Select a box size for each of your chosen holidays/seasons. Mix and match the box sizes across holidays/seasons. For example, you can select the “Mini” box for St. Patrick’s Day and the “Deluxe” box for Christmas.
Take the questionnaire: You'll have to take a quick questionnaire to share your style, decor, and product preferences so that the boxes can be personalized as per your preferences.
Checkout: You can now just checkout by either making an upfront payment and saving 10% on the total bill, or opt to be billed as you go.
Who are the founders of ReadyFestive?
Kristina Barnes and Elizabeth Voelker are the founders of ReadyFestive. The duo stumbled upon the idea of launching a seasonal decor subscription box after first-hand experiencing the pain of trying to find the perfect holiday-themed decor pieces. "We’re a team of (two!) women who created ReadyFestive out of our shared desire to be more festive, more joyful, and to celebrate more. As with many new ideas and businesses, ours began with a problem: with each new season or holiday, we found ourselves in the same boat—stressing the prep vs. feeling the festive. We wanted to spend more time checking off our holiday bucket lists—instead of checking the aisles of multiple stores for festive essentials," explained the duo on the brand's website.
"Our lives are more hectic than ever. And as it stands today, the heart of the home and has never been more important. When we started sharing our idea of a service for personalized holiday and seasonal home decor that’s delivered—without ever having to leave the house—the response was overwhelming. And so ReadyFestive was born! Here at ReadyFestive, we care deeply about your time, and the joy experienced in your home. We want you to have more. That’s why we put that care into every item we select for your box. We hope it simplifies your life and makes you and your home happier (and more festive!) all year round," they added.
What is the cost and where to buy ReadyFestive from?
The brand currently offers 14 boxes total: 4 seasons and 10 holidays.
SEASONS: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
HOLIDAYS: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve
A mini box costs $69 plus shipping, and comprises of 4+ items. A standard box costs $99 plus shipping, and has 6+ items. The deluxe box costs $150 plus shipping and had 9+ items.
The ReadyFestive boxes contain:
Decorations
Entertaining items (ex: wine glasses, serving bowls)
Linens (ex: kitchen towels and tbale runners, throw blankets, pillows)
Scented candles
You can subscribe for your very own ReadyFestive box form the brand's website here.
Where is ReadyFestive now?
Elizabeth and Kristina have big plans for ReadyFestive. The duo dream of being a one-stop "destination for all things festive in your life." "We’re focused on continuing to offer our customers holiday/seasonal content like recipes, decorating tips, traditions and more. We’re also expanding the offerings in our 'add-ons' shop so that we can be your 'one stop shop' for all things holiday (think doormats, wreaths and other holiday heirloom pieces and experiential items)," they say. "We all love the feeling of a festive home for the many holidays and seasons throughout the year. We love the magic, the memories made with family and friends. We’re here to enable our customers to spend more time enjoying the holidays vs. stressing the prep. If there are more festive moments, more joy and love in the home, there is more of all of that in the world!" they shared in their interview with Morning Honey.
Who will steal the deal?
Either Kevin O'Leary or Lori Greiner might try to steal the deal. Although the brand's sales numbers and profit margins will ultimately be the major deciding factor for the sharks on whether to invest in the business or not. So, we will just have to wait and watch to see if the Sharks even make a deal.
'Shark Tank' Season 14 Episode 9 airs on ABC on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 8 pm ET. Catch the latest episode featuring products like ChessUp, ReadyFestive, ZipString, and Garage Celebrations.
Missed an episode? Been wanting to catch up? Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. Not just that, you can also watch old seasons and episodes on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.