Balloons are THE solution for quickly adding color to the large bare rooms typically used for political rallies. These images are from the May 6th Indiana primary in Indianapolis. Photos by AP and balloon decor by our Indianapolis partner, IndyBalloons.

We occasionally need to issue refunds because candy was overlooked and not delivered as part of an order. Tonight I received the following message in response to an apology I had sent to a customer whose order was shorted. As it clearly implies, for some customers, the balloons without the candy miss the mark big time.

Thank you for the refund. However I think the delivery company should also have to refund part of the delivery charge. I forgot to ask for this, when I talked to you this afternoon. Thank you for your consideration. And can you tell me who delivered them in Tulsa, so I will be sure as not to use them at anytime.

We don’t have a partner in Tulsa — I changed the name of the city to avoid embarrassment. After all, we’ve all “forgotten the candy”. Please reevaluate your dispatch procedures and make sure you have a system in place that reduces the chances of a delivery oversight, not only for candy, but for every item on the customer’s order form.

Balloon Planet has introduced additional designs to the Balloon Pedestal section of the online Decor Store. A balloon pedestal is a stage-like base created with latex balloons which both stabilizes the theme mylar balloon and creates a more significant display.

Visit the Decor Store to view our full line of balloon decorating options.

Reliable sources report that since the failed vote on Monday, April 28, no new activity has taken place with SB1499, the proposed bill which would ban foil balloons in California. Another vote is possible during the next few weeks, but if that does not take place, the bill will die. All we can do is patiently wait.