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What Kind Of Balloons Are Used?

Hollie's Sweets, Balloons & Travel, Inc., Inc. proudly features Qualtex brand latex balloons. Qualtex balloons are made from 100% natural latex and artfully biodegradable and photodegradable. This latex is harvested from living rubber trees in the rain forest by tapping them much like maple trees are tapped for maple syrup. Qualatex balloons are manufactured only in the U.S. and Canada and are simply the very best balloons available. We take pride in how our business supports the environment!

What Colors Are Available?
Latex Colors - Standard

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What is Helium Gas?

Helium is an amazing gas with amazing properties. Helium is inert,colorless, odorless, tasteless, and one of only two gases that is lighter than air. Helium is completely safe and won't burn, explode, or support combustion. In fact, one of its major industrial uses is as a "shield" gas in welding. Helium is the second smallest element and has an atomic number of 2. Hydrogen may be smaller and lighter, but unlike helium, it is very flammable. The famous Hindenburg dirigible was filled with hydrogen when it caught fire and burned. If it had been filled with helium, the disaster would never have happened. Although helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, it is mined in only a few areas of the world. Helium can occur with natural gas and becomes trapped in the earth. The gases are captured from natural gas wells and must be separated. Over 90% of the world's helium supply comes from Amarillo, Texas, the "helium capital" of the world.

Always decorate the entrance to your event. Decor not only identifies where the event is happening, but it provides a transition from the ordinary world into the space of your special event. If first impressions are the most important impressions, then make your entrance decor important!
The more colors you use, the more festive the look of the decor will be. The fewer colors you use, the more elegant the decor will be.

Decorate the spaces you want to draw attention to. If dancing is the highlight of the celebration, make sure the dance floor is the strongest visual element. If you want the head table or podium to be the focal point of the room, concentrate your decor scheme around that. Don't try to hide unattractive areas with decor, most of the time it will only draw attention away from your focal point.

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How Much Should I Budget?

Because people remember how they felt at an event more than any particulars about the food, music, or drink, and because the decor sets their mood, we recommend our clients set aside a minimum of 10%-20% of the total budget for decor. When you have a special event and want it done right, contact us.

You have enough to do and worry about on the day of your celebration without having to worry about decor. Our Certified Balloon Artist has completed a comprehensive course in professional balloon design and is available to communicate with you to discuss your event. Decor is the visible expression of the celebration or event and instantly sets the mood for the event. Great atmosphere immediately improves the value of your food, drink, entertainment, and more.

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Hollie's Sweets, Balloons & Travel, Inc.
19373 Beech Daly
Redford, Michigan 48240
Phone (313) 535-8950
Fax (313) 535-9223
Toll Free (877) 707-6900

Email Us: hollies@holliessweets.com
Business Hours
Monday through Thursday - 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.
Friday - 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.

We Accept
MasterCard, Visa, Dinners Club
Discover and American Express

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