celebrations and occasions

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaims September Balloon Month

For almost fifteen years, Maxine H. Burton, founder and president of burton + BURTON, has been at the forefront of aligning "Balloon Month" in Georgia with International Balloon Month.  Photo courtesy... more »

Editor’s Picks: Birthdays Galore

Celebrate peak birthday season — July through October — with effervescent, colorful finds selected by Carly McFadden, editorial director. 1. Time To Celebrate Pot Holder & Oven Mitt from Totalee Gift 2. Furoshiki Fabric Giftwrap... more »

Celebrations & Occasions explores the latest trends, offerings in parties

Celebrations & Occasions 2022, a special issue presented by Gift Shop® Plus and sister publication Stationery Trends, is available. The issue explores the latest trends and offerings in partyware. From weddings to birthdays and everything... more »

A Chic Affair

As seen in Celebrations & Occasions 2022. Pink Flamingo Party Co. began as just a hobby in Ashley Sodipo’s apartment. The shop offers stationery and gifts in addition to party supplies.... more »

Celebrate Diversity

As seen in Celebrations & Occasions 2022. A few years ago, Andrea Harris was planning her daughter’s first birthday party and noticed a lack of party decorations that were culturally relevant. That lack of stylish,... more »

Top Halloween costumes for 2022

Costumes account for the biggest area of Halloween purchases according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Spending on kids’ and adult costumes is expected to total $2.9 billion,... more »

burton + BURTON celebrates Ballooniversity

In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, burton + BURTON once again invited customers and vendors to Ballooniversity, an educational and networking extravaganza held every five years. The theme for Ballooniversity 2022 was “The Future... more »

burton + BURTON celebrates 40th anniversary with Ballooniversity

burton + BURTON, a family-owned and -operated business founded in 1982 by Maxine H. Burton, invites customers and vendors to Athens, Georgia for Ballooniversity. Ballooniversity In celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary, burton + BURTON... more »