The Sassy Lawyer & Pinoy Cook on food, family and home.
Balloons aren’t out of place at an adult’s birthday party if they’re the right colors. When our friend PJ celebrated his 40th birthday last month, his wife Mabel decorated the venue with black, purple and white balloons. With the warm overhead lights, the effect was really classy.
That’s Speedy (in red shirt) having a good time. He liked the food and the company.
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my daughter is turning 18 in july. she doesnt want a fancy party just a dinner out with her close friends. so this post gives me inspiration – may i know where your friend ordered the balloons? i want to decorate the place a little bit for her. thanks
I’ll ask, Deb.