Sue Bowler: The Balloon Expert

Beautiful bat mitzvah centrepiece design by Tanya Joselowsky, CBA , of  The Pop, and working with Gideon's Functions and Flowers , Johannesburg, South Africa. What is a centrepiece?  Design by  Cam Woody, CBA , Pioneer® Balloon Company By definition, a centrepiece is a display that can be placed in the centre of a dining table. It helps to set the theme of the event and brings extra decoration to a room. Just consider all the ways a well-designed centrepiece can contribute to your client's event space: - Will be the centre of attention at the dinner table— guests have no choice but to spend most of the event gazing at the centrepieces! - Creates a visual atmosphere that sets the mood for the event - Ties together the theme of the event and helps bring it to life - Acts as icebreakers for guests at events with assigned seating - Provides an opportunity for individual expression - Can be souvenirs f...

Balloon Canopy by Sue Bowler, CBA . T here are divided public opinions regarding balloon decor at weddings. I have actually heard people calling balloons "tacky," and on occasions  I can understand why people might think this. When we walk into a traditional style wedding there is one colour that usually dominates the room — white! White table covers with white place settings or even a white marquee and often held in very neutral venues. So when colours are added into this very pure environment, it needs to be subtle and blended in carefully.  So how can we make our wedding decor elegant? When I design wedding decor,  it is important for me to keep the decor very neutral. I like to create the majority of my designs using White or Ivory and Diamond Clear balloons. Today, silver is often used at weddings. This can also be considered a neutral colour. Adding Accent Colour So when a bride tells us the colours that she is planning to feature at her wed...

S ome of you will know this fun design. I have made it a number of times over the years in different guises! It's one of those cute designs that can be used for a number of different occasions! I really liked making the Stand-Up Love Bug version as shown below. Here is a step-by-step video that will show you how to make this cute little critter. I hope that you have fun making this design. By the end of it, you should have mastered the Apple Twist technique! I apologise for the counter at the bottom of the video clip, this was an extra design that I filmed when I produced my DVD - Balloon Decor 2 , so instead of wasting it, I thought that it would be great to share it with the Very Best Balloon Blog. The Happy Caterpillar by Sue Bowler, CBA . Happy Ballooning! Sue www.suebowler.com Please note that the "Rose" Microfoil ®  Balloon shown in the Love Bug design is a discontinued item. 

T he RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been held on the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital in London, U.K., every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. It is considered to be the most prestigious flower show in the world. This year, Chelsea saw its first ever design that showcased  Qualatex ®  latex balloons and greenery in the now very familiar  organic style. The design was named the "Chelsea Jungle." This fabulous installation was the collaboration between two artists, garden designer Catherine Chenery of Catherine Chenery Garden Designs , and balloon stylist Fiona MacOwen, of Riot Balloons . Chelsea Jungle  Photograph by Nicci Rene CHELSEA JUNGLE CATHERINE CHENERY X RIOT BALLOONS This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as you walk through the tunnel which connects Main Avenue and Ranelagh Gardens, you will find yourself entering a jungle dream with a canopy of exotic leaves and colourful balloons.  By immersing you ...