Decorations
Kristin Wise
Decorations
Kristin Wise
Event Decor: Using Balloons with Customizable Banners
Transform your next event into an unforgettable experience with the dynamic combination of balloons and customisable banners. Learn how these personalized decorations can set the perfect tone, guide event flow, and leave a lasting impression.

The mornings are in the 60s, afternoons in the 80s, and there’s a breeze in Texas! ππ΄ Bee and I have been taking full advantage—heading out on off-property rides with her buddy Calvin, walking through neighborhoods, and working on her parade training skills.
This week’s adventures included everything from construction noise (yes, even rebar cutting!) to flashing utility trucks and curious onlookers—like one little boy who said, “Well, you don’t see that every day.” He’s right!
Back at the Ponderosa, Bee and Sunny got a visit from Daphne, a puppy-in-training and Sunny’s sister. She’s a Vizsla—a high-energy, Velcro-hearted pup who zipped around the barn making everyone smile.
Meanwhile, Jim and I are packing for Nashville to see the grandkids (and their parents too!). Fall rides, family time, and a barn full of happy animals—life feels full and good.
And next week? Bee’s got two big announcements to share straight from the mare herself. Stay tuned… this one’s going to be big. π
π Read the full Weekly Buzz with Bee → https://wisemarketllc.com/weekly-buzz-with-bee/fall-rides-and-puppy-visits]
π¬ What’s your favorite thing about fall riding season?
β€οΈ Like, share, and tag a horse friend who’s ready for cooler days!
#wisemarketllc #weeklybuzzwithbee #fallriding #horseblog #texashorses #dfwhorses #equestrianlife #barnlife #horsetraining #horsecommunity #paradetraining #vizsla #puppyvisit #familytime #horserescue

π¨ 40 days until Christmas orders close!
Hand-painted gifts = no two are ever alike. These custom pieces are keepsakes that last long after the season ends.
π¨ Order early — spots are filling fast!
π www.wisemarketllc.com

Buckle up, friends — this week’s Buzz is a long one. Between Bee’s training wins, herd drama, new horses, and some rodeo highlights, there’s plenty to share. So grab a warm beverage and settle in.
Bee impressed us on a couple of rides with Calvin this week, showing off her patience at the mounting block, closing a heavy gate from the saddle, and even tackling an off-property ride along a busy road without spooking. Not every moment was perfect (she reminded me who’s boss when I tried mounting from the ground), but progress is stacking up.
The herd kept things lively, too. Joker lived up to his name charging in, Sunny played the possessive friend, and Royce turned full-on bodyguard when Spur showed too much interest in Bee. Watching herd politics unfold never gets old.
We also welcomed two new faces, Dream and Cruella. Dream had a rough first few days, pacing herself into a sweat missing her sister. A quiet moment of trust helped her settle, and now she’s pacing less, eating, and drinking. Cruella, her calm paint sister, has taken it all in stride.
And while Bee is making progress, our barn family was making headlines. Spur and Amelia nailed a personal record with a clean barrel run, and Payton with Mercedes brought home the buckle at the State Fair of Texas Youth Rodeo — fastest time of the event.
Read the full story in this week’s blog and tag a friend who would love a little barn drama, training wins, and rodeo sparkle in their day. https://www.wisemarketllc.com/weekly-buzz-with-bee/bee-herd-dream-cruella-wins
#wisemarketllc #weeklybuzzwithbee #barnlife #herddynamics #horseblog #statefairoftexas #barrelracing #horsecommunity

π Big night under the lights for high school volleyball! I had the joy of painting volleyballs for kiddos from both sides of the net — Byron Nelson and Southlake Carroll.
Even more exciting? These talented athletes were featured on the first-ever high school girls volleyball telecast on WFAA. What a milestone for our community and for the sport!
Proud to celebrate their hard work, school spirit, and the memories they’re making. πππ€
π Where do you think my paintbrush will land next?
#volleyball #highschoolvolleyball #southlakecarroll #byronnelson #wisemarketllc #dfwsports #fridaynightlightsbutmakeitvolleyball

LAST DAY TO ORDER TO AVOID RUSH FEES!
β½π Moms of athletes — this one’s for you!
If you’re planning to surprise your child’s coach with a one-of-a-kind gift this season, now is the time to get those orders in! I hand-paint custom footballs, soccer balls, and other keepsakes that make the *perfect* end-of-season coach’s gift.
π¨ Each ball is personalized — logos, team name, season year, team colors, you name it!
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**Deadline for orders is September 30** to guarantee delivery in time for football, flag football, and soccer season wrap-ups.
π No rush fees, no stress — just a keepsake your coach will treasure forever.
Spots fill up quickly, so let’s get you on the list now.
Visit https://www.wisemarketllc.com/shop/sporting-equipment today to reserve your order!
Like, share, and tag a fellow sports mom who needs this reminder!
#customgifts #coachesgifts #youthsports #soccerlife #footballmom #wisemarketllc

β¨ 50 days left to order without rush fees!
Imagine the smile when they open a gift painted just for them — school colors, team name, favorite sport. Truly unforgettable.
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Deadline: Nov 15 (may close sooner if full!)
π www.wisemarketllc.com

π Weekly Buzz with Bee π
This week Bee and I learned she’s probably a righty (smooth to the right, bumpy to the left), tackled some humbling training homework, and even picked up a new barn buddy.
Meet Calvin: the seasoned show horse with more class credits than I can count! Meanwhile I’m just trying not to fall off. Maybe some of his polish will rub off on us.
Catch all the stories (yes, even the summer sore update… ew) in this week’s blog. It’s a mix of science, laughs, and barn life you don’t want to miss.
π Head here: https://www.wisemarketllc.com/weekly-buzz-with-bee/horses-left-right-turns
#WeeklyBuzzWithBee #barnlife #horsetraining #barrelracing #horsehumor #aqha #wisemarketllc

Three banners down already this week, and each one headed somewhere special! β¨
π A bright birthday banner for a sweet girl’s celebration
π A cheerful “Happy Fall Y’all” for a teacher’s lounge
π A bold “Happy Homecoming” banner making its way to Ohio
I love how each banner tells its own story. From birthdays to classrooms to big Friday night lights, there’s nothing better than creating pieces that bring joy to different corners of life.
If you’ve got a celebration coming up (big or small), I’d love to help you make it unforgettable with something custom-painted.
#customart #handpainted #bannerart #birthdaybanner #teacherlife #homecoming2025 #wisemarketllc

β½π Moms of athletes — this one’s for you!
If you’re planning to surprise your child’s coach with a one-of-a-kind gift this season, now is the time to get those orders in! I hand-paint custom footballs, soccer balls, and other keepsakes that make the *perfect* end-of-season coach’s gift.
π¨ Each ball is personalized — logos, team name, season year, team colors, you name it!
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**Deadline for orders is September 30** to guarantee delivery in time for football, flag football, and soccer season wrap-ups.
π No rush fees, no stress — just a keepsake your coach will treasure forever.
Spots fill up quickly, so let’s get you on the list now.
Visit https://www.wisemarketllc.com/shop/sporting-equipment today to reserve your order!
Like, share, and tag a fellow sports mom who needs this reminder!
#customgifts #coachesgifts #youthsports #soccerlife #footballmom #wisemarketllc

βοΈ The day started with an early run to DFW, then three business deliveries before the sun was even fully up. Two footballs headed to Grapevine High School athletes riding high off a Friday night lights win, and a basketball for a college student. His dad was shocked to see me out that early!
By the time the rest of the world was grabbing coffee, I was already at the barn before breakfast, watching the sunrise with Bee. π
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It’s not often I’m up that early on purpose, but mornings like this — mixing family, business, and barn life — make it worth every yawn.
#FridayNightLights #MorningAtTheBarn #CustomSportsBalls #wisemarketllc

π£ College Signing Day is almost here! π£
October brings one of the biggest milestones for athletes — signing day! Whether it’s your player, your child, or your entire team, this is a moment to celebrate in style.
π¨ I hand-paint custom keepsakes — footballs, volleyballs, baseballs, banners, and more — to highlight the school they’ve worked so hard to reach. School colors, mascot, name, number… every detail is personalized.
These one-of-a-kind pieces make incredible gifts for:
π Parents celebrating their athlete’s big moment
π Coaches honoring their signees
π Teams sending seniors off in style
β¨ My spots for October are filling quickly — visit www.wisemarketllc.com/shop to secure yours before it’s too late. Let’s make College Signing Day unforgettable!
IF YOU'VE ORDERED FROM US IN THE PAST (THANK YOU!). PLEASE HELP WISE MARKET BY SHARING THIS POST WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND SHARING YOUR EXPERIENCE!
#collegesigningday #athletegifts #customart #coachesgifts #wisemarketllc

π΄ Bee keeps me humble.
What I thought was going to be a relaxing spa day for her turned into a crash course in something I had never dealt with before… summer sores. π€’ Of course it had to be gross, because horses always know how to keep us on our toes.
Fair warning before you click through: there are close-up photos of Bee’s lips and chin in the blog. For the record, she has more chin hair than I do, which is great for horses but not so great for women of a certain age.
In this week’s Buzz we cover:
βοΈ What summer sores are and how they affect horses
βοΈ How we are treating Bee’s sores with vet guidance
βοΈ Why prevention is tricky even with masks, sprays, feed-throughs, and fly predators
βοΈ Owner precautions when treating sores
And for a happier update… Jim gave me an early birthday gift: membership to Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship Club. Bee and I are starting groundwork in the round pen. She has earned A+’s in desensitization to the lead rope and stick and string, and now we are working on yielding and backing up. Clinton’s philosophy focuses on trust, respect, and communication, and Bee is already reminding me that I am on a steep learning curve. (She also reminded me how strong my legs and arms are when she decided to show me just how fast she can run in the pasture after my vacation!)
π Read the full Buzz here: https://wisemarketllc.com/weekly-buzz-with-bee/summer-sores-groundwork
π¬ Like, share, and tag a horse friend who needs a laugh, some summer sore info, or a little groundwork inspiration.
#horsehealth #summersores #equinecare #groundwork #clintonanderson #noworriesclub #downunderhorsemanship #horseownerlife #wisemarketllc

β½π Moms of athletes — this one’s for you!
If you’re planning to surprise your child’s coach with a one-of-a-kind gift this season, now is the time to get those orders in! I hand-paint custom footballs, soccer balls, and other keepsakes that make the *perfect* end-of-season coach’s gift.
π¨ Each ball is personalized — logos, team name, season year, team colors, you name it!
π
**Deadline for orders is September 30** to guarantee delivery in time for football, flag football, and soccer season wrap-ups.
π No rush fees, no stress — just a keepsake your coach will treasure forever.
Spots fill up quickly, so let’s get you on the list now.
Visit https://www.wisemarketllc.com/shop/sporting-equipment today to reserve your order!
Like, share, and tag a fellow sports mom who needs this reminder!
#customgifts #coachesgifts #youthsports #soccerlife #footballmom #wisemarketllc

π Wise Market is officially ONE!
What a ride this first year has been. From late-night painting sessions to meeting so many incredible families, teams, and schools, it has been a season of learning, growing, and creating.
I put together a little “final scorecard” of year one: the wins, the challenges, and the milestones that made it so memorable.
π Swipe through to see the numbers that tell the story, and know that behind every stat is your encouragement, support, and trust.
Here’s to year two with more balls, banners, surprises, and of course, Bee π΄.
#oneyearinbusiness #customart #sportsart #customsportsballs #smallbusinessmilestone #handpainted #horseownerlife #wisemarketllc

π This one was a wild ride to paint!
A client originally purchased a Wise Market gift card (yes, I offer those!) and the recipient and I teamed up to design a basketball that is truly one of a kind.
The final design included:
π Clash Royale kings
π΅ A $100 bill
π A dolphin
π¦ A butterfly
β¨ Angel number 999
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08.24.25
It is by far the most eclectic ball I have ever painted, and those Clash Royale kings were a challenge. I hope I did them justice!
π¨ Every ball tells a story, and this one may be the most unique yet.
π Want to give a gift this personal? Gift cards are available so your recipient can create a custom design that is 100% theirs.
#custombasketball #handpainted #sportsart #clashroyale #angelnumber999 #oneofakind #basketballart #wisemarketllc

β° The countdown is ON: 60 days until Christmas orders close!
Sports balls, spirit wear, champagne bottles, or cutting boards — every piece is painted by hand and completely unique. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
π Get started at www.wisemarketllc.com

This one started as a blank football and ended up a bold tribute to Grapevine Mustang pride. ππ Watching the transformation in time-lapse makes it even sweeter—every detail painted by hand, no two alike.
Custom footballs aren’t just for game day. They’re keepsakes that celebrate players, teams, and memories that last long after the season ends.
π Check out the full transformation in the video, then imagine what we could create for your team or favorite player.
Tag a Mustang fan who needs one of these!
#grapevinemustangs #mustangpride #customfootball #sportsartist #handpainted #timelapseart #wisemarketllc

There’s nothing like watching a vision come to life. β½ππ€ This custom Sting Soccer Club ball went from blank canvas to bold statement, and we captured the entire process in just 30 seconds of time-lapse magic.
Custom hand-painted sports balls are more than gear—they’re keepsakes that celebrate the teams, players, and memories you love most.
π Watch the full transformation, then imagine what we can create for you or your favorite player!
Like, share, and tag a Sting fan who would love this ball!
#stingpride #soccerart #customsoccerball #sportsartist #handpainted #timelapseart #wisemarketllc

π This week’s Buzz is all about gratitude and adventure. You won't want to miss this week's video on the blog, trust me!
While we were away, Bee was cared for by the best — thank you to Hayley, Alicia, and the Ponderosa owners for the love and work you pour into our horses. From photos and videos that eased my homesickness to repairs and stall resurfacing, it is noticed and appreciated.
And while Bee was in good hands, we took an unforgettable trip with our girls and Matt. From Farmageddon in Dublin to e-biking on Texel Island, the highlights were many, but nothing compared to simply being together.
Read the full Weekly Buzz and see the video and photo gallery here: https://www.wisemarketllc.com/weekly-buzz-with-bee/gratitude-and-adventures
#weeklybuzz #familytrip #barnfamily #gratitude #wisemarketllc




















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