The Story Behind the 8 Ball
From a young age, I was drawn to arranging the world around me beautifully and with intention. I owe much of this to a mom who believed ordinary moments deserved a touch of whimsy. From flower-filled bubble baths to high tea in my bedroom, she made everyday life a quiet celebration. Carrying this into adulthood, it became an ingredient for this idea of mine, and with girlfriends who always arrived on theme, hosting became my favorite outlet.
A year ago, while organizing valentines décor, I uncovered 100 red bows, panic-ordered, each with an unexpected hair tie I’d spent far too long removing. As I tucked them away, I thought about how wasteful most party supplies are. I loved hosting, but the mass-produced décor rarely matched my vision, leaving me to improvise with oversized, impersonal pieces.
The industry seemed stuck on overconsumption, assuming everyone hosts for a crowd, while real life had shifted to smaller, more intimate affairs. Sitting on my floor, I asked myself: why wasn’t there a solution for these curated nights with friends? From that moment, Be Over at 8 was born—taking shape through scattered notebooks, late nights in Canva, and the first sketch of an 8 ball
