Post Covid Balloon Decor

How are we dealing with the post-covid balloon decor situation? Well, I’m happy to report that things are close to normal in this industry now that we are experiencing looser Covid restrictions.  The biggest change we see is that in the past events were...

In the News!

Easter morning WBIR showed for a quick story about my participation in One Billion Bubbles of Hope. See the quick interview here. I had also given a previous short interview for WVLT the day before!

Bringing Joy With Balloons

Coronavirus and the balloon industry February 21st was the day we were first informed of the Covid19 Coronavirus pandemic. I received my first cancelation for an event scheduled for the next day. It had been planned for a year! Within a few days, all of my bookings,...

DIY Balloon decor – good or bad?

DIY BALLOON DECOR & IT’S EFFECTS ON OUR INDUSTRY Everywhere you look, someone is building/making/creating something that is normally done by a professional.  With the advent of Youtube, Etsy & even Amazon more and more people are attempting to...

Looking Back on 2018 With Joy!

Looking Back on 2018 with joy! Looking back on 2018 with joy! I’m so grateful for all of the work that came my way. Lots of jobs from existing customers and lots more from referrals! My website was also a factor in generating new clients. Many requests was for...

How to Qualify as The Perfect Client

Who is The Perfect Client? You might think the perfect client is the one that has the biggest spending budget. Having loads of money to spend on balloons might seem the most obvious but it isn’t.  For me, what I appreciate the most is dealing with someone...

2017 Subway Race Against Cancer

Custom Balloon Centerpieces for Subway Race Against Cancer Building custom balloon centerpieces was top priority for this job. One of my first corporate clients, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, hosts the annual Subway Race Against Cancer, a 5K Walk/Run in the park....

Balloon Releases – The Truth

Balloon Releases – The Professional Way There is quite a bit of controversy over balloon releases. Should we allow balloon releases? Are they legal? Are they dangerous to the environment? As a responsible balloon artist, it is in my best interest to be aware and...
Helium Prices: The Real Story

Helium Prices: The Real Story

I wanted to know the real story behind the cost of helium. Rest assured, there is no shortage! Then why has the cost risen so much in the last decade? We know it is the 2nd most abundant, natural element in the universe – byproduct of radioactive decay of...
Growing Boutique Balloon Decor Business

Growing Boutique Balloon Decor Business

Addition of employee in a growing boutique balloon decor business How busy do you need to be to justify hiring help for a growing balloon decor boutique business? Maybe the question should be how successful does a company need to be to justify hiring help? Would...