Meet Candice Blomeyer of Imbali Charleston
Q: Tell us a little about your profession & why you do what you do:
A: I am the owner behind Imbali Charleston which is a brand new, locally owned ladies sleepwear range (... to start with anyway!). Before the joy of children, I used to be a retail buyer for a chain store in South Africa similar to Target and I bought Kids, Baby and Pets homewares. Fast forward 3 kids and many countries later and the local inspiration was too much to ignore so I decided to launch a sleepwear line offering customers a range of fun and beautiful prints and plain designs in an assortment of fabrics. I love being creative and being able to channel that into something people can enjoy.
Q: When not at work, where can we mostly find you?
A: My favorite place to be is literally at home with my kids and dogs!
Although, I make sure to take some “me” time and get to my local Pure Barre studio in Summerville to recharge and teach!
Q: If you could lounge anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: Ibiza (a Spanish Island). My sister in law lives there and it is possibly the most beautiful place in the world!
Q: What song best describes you?
A: “The Whole of the Moon” by The Waterboys
Q: What does comfort mean to you?
A: Chilling at home in comfy clothes and watching a good series on tv.
Q: What might you say to someone who needs a little pick me up?
A: Tomorrow is another day
Q: If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?
A: Fold more washing, vacuum more, read more books, cuddle my kids and fur babies more
Q: What makes you feel most empowered?
A: Being able to show my children that it is NEVER too late to do something that inspires you and it’s NEVER too late to learn something new.
Q: How do you recharge?
A: Reading a good book in a bubble bath, a good playlist and an afternoon nap.
Q: First thing you do when you get home from work?
A: Love my children, dogs and make a cup of tea.
Q: What makes you most uncomfortable?
A: Being the center of attention.
Q: What’s one thing you would change about yourself?
A: Having more patience
Q: Any life hacks or secret talents we should know about?
A: I am still literally learning everyday.
Q: Favorite recipe we need to know about?
A: Toad in the Hole - A British favorite that I discovered when living in the UK and can’t believe I ever lived without!!!
Q: Anything else we need to know?
A: I’ve lived on all continents besides South America and Antarctica. Charleston is the most inspirational city I have lived in.
Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
A: My husband - “We’ll be fine with breastfeeding, I was a dairy farmer!!!”
Q: What is one thing you cannot live without?
A: Pets
Q: What is your favorite thing to sleep in?
A: Anything natural and lightweight. I love linen sheets!
Q: What is your bucket list trip & why?
A: Greece - the colours, weather, people and food
Q: What kind of driver are you?
A: Cautious, confident but a little aggressive.
Q: What do you need to rant about or get off your chest?
A: Politics, medicine and junk food.
Q: What’s your secret weapon?
A: Sarcasm and a really dry sense of humour
