Party planner extraordinaire Charlotte Melia talks work life, family and festive soirées
Why did you set up Dazzle & Fizz" 
Originally it was to make some spare cash to support my acting career. It was only supposed to be a temporary arrangement, but within months of starting, both the business and I were flourishing, so I went for it.
What sparked your passion for children?s parties"
I love how imaginative children are and how boundless they can be with their requests. Adults can be affected by what they think they should have at their event, while a five year old is just like, ?I want a ballerina-ninja-rainbow party with a flying unicorn?? and I think, yeah, why not!"
Describe a typical day for you. 
My day usually starts at 6am when my six-year-old son Oliver gets up. We get ready for school and I will upload the work Instagram at 8am. My husband is an army officer and is away with work, so it?s just Oliver, myself and our new puppy in the house at the moment. I spend most days either in the office with my team, or meeting clients, venues and vendors. What?s the best thing about your job"
The variety it affords. With children?s parties, you really never know what request is around the corner. One day you might be managing the logistics of getting a 17ft dinosaur into a five-star hotel, the next day you might be flying a jungle to Nigeria!
The team setting up for an event
Is Oliver an inspiration for the brand" 
When I started the company...