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I'm loving the up in the air trend, from hot air balloons to kites, so when I saw Liz and Rich's wedding that literally has an "Up, Up, and Away" theme, I just had to share it with you! With so many handmade, out-of-the-box elements — hello, hot air balloon piñata and birdie cake topper — I'm having a difficult time coming back to earth from this one. Get carried away with me! Start sharing Read more
What child doesn't love a balloon animal? The inflated toys are pretty common at tot birthdays, carnivals, and circuses, but there's a way a parent can try to stretch the creature's longevity. My son and daughter talked me into shelling out $10 for a couple of balloon animal bracelets at the farmers market yesterday, and the man who twisted the Hello Kitty and elephant wristlets into shape gave Read more
Fine restaurants have children's night so mom and dad can dine and their youngster can tear up their napkin or shriek and no one minds, but what happens when the parents take their kiddo to another eatery? Some businesses make a kind and concerted effort to accommodate children from small shopping carts at the grocery story to rolls of stickers, lollipops, and balloons upon entrance or exit. Read more
This year's Macy's Flower Show is themed "Spring Is in the Air," complete with hot air balloons, kites, balloons, and, of course, fresh flowers galore! You truly feel like you've stepped in an enchanted garden walking into the department store. The standouts for me were the kites and balloons made from flowers — so fun! Those floral "balloons" are actually flower balls hanging from the Read more
Who needs fancy instruments when you have balloons, pins, a video camera, and a girl who recites two words? The creator hopes it will blow up, so to speak, on the Internet. (I'm doing my part to help.) Maybe Peaches will sample it for her next electro-raunch album? Read more
Tying a balloon onto your child's wrist at a birthday party hardly gives a parent reason to fret. But one geek dad decided it would be fun to figure out just how many He (Helium for us lay persons) filled balloons it would take to lift his child into flight. Basing his calculations, the daddy figured he needed 1,143 helium injected balloons to hoist a clothed 30 pound 2-year-old boy. Next time Read more
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I am so thankful Martin Margiela is around. While Couture is blooming in Paris this week, some designers are showing their noncouture, but equally stunning, collections. What you see here is from the house of Maison Martin Margiela. The Belgian designer continues to toot his own horn, and this collection was made of so-called "artisanal" pieces. Never one to shy away from unconventional Read more
Party? I want this gorilla at my wedding — with balloons. Source Read more
Although they are usually associated with children's birthday parties, balloons can be a chic enhancement to your event's atmosphere. Large quantities can be purchased at minimal prices, making them a simple and affordable decor idea. They come in every color imaginable and in a variety of different textures, allowing them to fit into any theme. Attach to chairs, fences, banisters, or tape to Read more
A charming trend for kids' rooms, hot air balloons are whimsical, wonderful, and inspire imagination. From hanging mobiles to the softest sheets, incorporating balloons into your lil babe's decor is easy, and there are plenty of options. Hop on board, and treat your child to some high-flying fun! Read more
