There’s a baby born in the United States every eight seconds! Wow! That’s a whole lotta bundles of joy! And most beautiful bundles are first introduced to the wonderful world of balloons when friends and relatives drop by the hospital, armed with a warm “Welcome Home, Baby!” bouquet, as they window-shop through the glass at all of the newborns! […]
They say everyone in the world is Irish for one day every year, and that’s just the beginning of the fun associated with St. Patrick’s Day! This March 17th, regardless of where in the world you were born, you can indulge in green beer, dine on corned beef and cabbage, don emerald green, search for a […]
Some insects have furry legs, some have sharp little teeth, and some will bite you as soon as look at you! Then there are some insects that are just benign and quite beautiful to look at–namely, the wonderful butterfly! This humble, but noble, little creature delights people of all ages, and, for many, their emergence […]
Without flowers, Valentine’s Day would be very boring! Without flowers, the bees would have no place to hang out! So, what’s wrong with each of us doing our little part to keep the planet flowerful?! Not a thing! In fact, it’s so “right,” that a special day has been set aside to celebrate the planting […]
MAKING WEDDING PHOTOS UNIQUE One goal in shooting weddings that makes Stan Wong so fantastic is that he strives to reflect the personality of the Bride & Groom. He really tries to reflect who they are in their pictures from the big day. Stan starts by getting input from the Bride & Groom. He […]
Looking for some good, old-fashioned family fun around the San Francisco Bay Area? Then you want “Jams Around The Bay,” monthly events hosted by Bay Area Stars, a talented troupe of balloon twisters, face painters, glitter-tattoo artists and magicians, led by Pockets the Clown (otherwise known as amazing Cheryl Ferguson)! Whether you’re a beginner, a […]
Gold, purple and green; sparkling beads; flamboyant masks; elaborate floats; jazz music; New Orleans–they’re all a part of what makes Mardi Gras so magical! But how did the whole darn thing begin?! The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to Medieval Europe, although there is no written record of how the ancient Roman celebrations of Mardi […]
Party Fiesta Balloon Decor has a whole lotta love to give, and they love giving back to the community! This time around on the love train, Party Fiesta made another whistlestop at Guardian Adult Day Health Care Center in El Sobrante, CA, where they treated the center’s wonderful participants to bedazzling Mardi Gras centerpieces for […]
You don’t have to hop a jet to Rio de Janeiro to make the most of Carnival Day! The fun can be in your own backyard! Every February 26, we pause to celebrate the joys of carnivals and circuses everywhere! Whether it’s a small-town school/church carnival or a huge Ringling Bros. affair, the air […]
February might not be the biggest month for brides and grooms to walk down the aisle, but it IS the biggest month for brides and grooms to be planning their weddings! In honor of February being National Weddings Month, here are a few interesting tidbits you might never have known about The Big Day! * […]