Journal · Balloons By Reina
Notes from the balloon shop
Balloons, favours and planning a party, written in West New York.
Jul 2026Ordering for a party at short noticeWhat to prioritise when there are two days rather than two weeks, what can be built in advance, and what genuinely has to wait.Read →
Jun 2026Table signage that earns its placeSmall chalkboard signs do two jobs at once: they stop the buffet queue stalling and they tie a table together visually. How to use them well.Read →
Jun 2026Party favours for children that are not sweetsGlow favours, connectors and small wearables — what keeps children occupied, what survives the evening, and what parents will not mind.Read →
May 2026Balloon colour palettes that photograph wellWhy a photograph flattens a colour scheme, how many colours a palette really needs, and what to do about a dark room.Read →
May 2026Helium or air: choosing how to fillWhich decorations need helium and which do not, how long latex holds it, and why almost every large balloon build is air-filled.Read →
Apr 2026Building a balloon garland, start to finishWhat a garland actually takes: balloon counts, mixed sizes, decorating strip and the order of assembly. Allow two hours the first time.Read →
Guides to balloons and party favours
Practical guides on balloons and party favours from the team at Balloons By Reina LLC in West New York.