About Us
ZIEGFELD Kids… how it all began
A motorhome trip through the USA, two children, and plenty of adventures…
In 2001, we embarked on an adventurous, year-long RV trip across the USA. Accompanied by our adorable daughters Flore (then 5) and Liv (then 4). The journey began with the purchase of a used 12-meter RV in Washington and initially led us partly over dirt roads to Quebec, Canada... After a while, the swarms of mosquitoes and the loneliness away from civilization became so tiresome that we decided to head south.
Our route wound along the breathtaking east coast. We passed through vibrant cities and picturesque villages, and along the way, we entertained our children and tried to teach them English so they could communicate with other children. The playgrounds along the route were a highlight for the children!
On September 1, 2001, we arrived in New York and parked our well-equipped motorhome right next to the World Trade Center, not knowing what would happen on September 11, 2001.
We left the city on September 8th!
After that, the mood in the country changed, and I was very worried about the children. So we decided to head for Florida.
One of the highlights was undoubtedly Key West, where a jury selected me as the artist for the Sunset Celebration. In other words, we were allowed to set up our booth every evening at sunset and sell paintings I'd painted. The warm colors of the sky and the deep blue sea against the backdrop of dozens of cruise ships, eager shoppers, street performers, and not to forget: the dog show, where our children were always the guests of honor in the front row, being the children of artists!
Dog BOBBY was the star of the dog show and is now one of the most successful motifs of ZIEGFELD kids
Pirate Paula was also born at the Key West booth! The response was overwhelming.
The sweet scent of freedom and ignited creative energy accompanied us, as did the smell of McDonald's in the Walmart parking lots where we spent the night.
A week at an Indian camp, a week at ballet school in Kennebunkport and much more were included, as was Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
After our return to Germany, I started thinking about starting a company... And that's exactly what we did in 2005: ZIEGFELD kids. This journey to this day has been no less adventurous—but I love traveling!
Our vision of offering unique products was soon recognized several times:
- Selected at the children's fashion fair KOMM for Art in the children's room.
- Awarded the title “Talent” for children’s products in Germany at the Tendence Lifestyle in Frankfurt.
- Member of the show “Kids' Own World” at the Tendence Lifestyle in Frankfurt.
-Member of the “Marketplace of Ideas” in Hamburg at the Early Bird Fair.
- Awarded with the title “Young, innovative company” and for “Pimp Your Shop”, both for the Paperworld trade fair in Frankfurt.
The product selection now ranges from Pirate Paula paintings to shirts, stationery, furniture, and porcelain. In 2008, a Pirate Paula children's book with a matching audiobook was published.
Together, the girls and I have developed over 70 themes and characters over the past 20 years. In 2017, we had the opportunity to get the company back on track, and this time it's fully family-owned. We're currently in the process of fulfilling our dream of giving Pirate Paula her first steps in animation and turning our story into a film!
Your Andrea, Flore and Liv