3 Balloons

10/09/2026

SHE'S UNSTOPPABLE!
When Jing hits the door for her shifts at 3 Balloons, she gets right to work. She waters the plants, empties the trash cans (which, somehow, are always full) and vacuums the shop. Only then does she sit down and take up a stencil brush. All this done with a smile that makes the Happiest Store in Town even happier.

10/08/2026

A NEW SKILL!
Morgan, under the watchful tutelage of Kathy Caldwell, has completed her first decorative wreath. Congrats. And there will be more to come from the Happiest Store in Town.

10/07/2026

THEY JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER!
And here's proof, with a fine piece completed last week by Justin at 3 Balloons. He makes it look easy, folks

10/06/2026

SHE'S BEEN ADOPTED!
Ashlynn (aka Goose), shown here with the beginnings of a seashell necklace she's making, is the latest celebrity in the 3 Balloons "Adopt a Balloonist" program. Neil and Shannon Harris from Holly Springs, NC, have donated in her name, which makes Ashlynn the happiest person at The Happiest Store in Town.

10/05/2026

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10/04/2026

MAKING THE BEST OF A RAINY DAY..with our book launch at 3 Balloons. Author Todd Marcum, with musicians Bob Schmucker and Mark Baskind, and friends:

10/04/2026

WE HAVE A WINNER!
Sharon Paisley is the winner of the Jeweled Cat Raffle at 3 Balloons. Goose pulled her ticket from the jar yesterday, with the help of Sophia and Jacob. Congrats from the Happiest Store in Town.

10/03/2026

TO WET FOR SOCCER TODAY!
So, why not drop in at the Happiest Store in Town. We've got a book reading, music, and free bookbags. Not to mention the rest of our fabulous store. Author Todd Marcum will be signing books this morning at 3 Balloons.

10/02/2026

SHE'S GOT THE STORE READY!
Sophia, the delightful bookstore manager at 3 Balloons, offers us a look at her display of Todd Marcum's latest book, "How Chloe Became the Candy Corn Queen." Todd will be in the shop Saturday, signing copies.

09/30/2026

WHO KNEW. . ...that you could have a very successful sales promotion at the DMV? Well, now we know. Products from 3 Balloons adorn the lobby of the Roanoke DMV now, and will be there for the rest of October. In this photo, Erin Duffy, who coordinates the sales event, presents Kellen and Elizabeth with our first check.