Japanese Paper Balloons

Have you ever heard of Japanese paper balloons? How festive are they?!

I came across Else's décor while perusing Pinterest and then happily discovered Uguisu, a Tokyo-based paper goods shop that sells all kinds of Japanese items like washi tape, origami papers, stationery, Japanese linen, and these cheerful balloons.

They'd make awesome party decorations that could transform into favors when the event is through, don't you think? Just keep them away from the unforgiving hands of pop-happy children.

Images: olivelse.typepad.fr