Backyards of Key West Podcast with Mark Baratto3 Feb 2023

#186 - Effortless Creations with Anna Turowska

In this episode, Mark Baratto sits down with Anna Turowska, the creator of Effortless Creations.

We talk about how she we from working with a wedding planner to making the jump and started her own business.

More on Effortless Creations

Website: https://www.effortless-creations.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/effortlesscreationsinfo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Effortless-Creations
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/effortlesscreationsinfo/

Location: 1030 Truman Ave 2nd floor, Key West, FL 33040

Effortless Creations is a boutique gifting company where gifts are made with love and creativity! We specialize in gift design for weddings, corporate events, hotel welcome and life's occasions gifts.

My name is Anna Turowska, I live here in sunny Key West, Florida - people's favorite island, a popular wedding and vacation destination in the US! I moved here from New York in 2014 and I immediately fell in love with this crazy, beautiful place. Since then, I am a happy mom and fiancé.

I started this company (while being a wedding planner down here) when I realized the lack of unique welcome gift options for my wedding couples and their guests. Key West as a destination wedding location made it difficult for traveling couples to bring favors, and gifts for their friends and family. This is when the idea hit me and I started brainstorming! Why wouldn't I make something creative, different, and effortless for all of our visitors and provide you with a beautiful product that is delivered right to your hotel door or event!? This is how Effortless Creations came to life!

You might notice that in my boxes I like to use a lot of local products. This way you get the full experience of Key West, while I support local businesses. Although, if you are looking for something unique or simply products not associated with our island I am happy to design gifts that are meaningful, and in line with your theme or logo. Our gifts are prepared with attention to detail and packed to perfection. I know that you will love the final product!

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