In the 1990s, birthday parties were simple, chaotic affairs with streamers, balloons, and grocery store cake. Today's celebrations have transformed into meticulously planned events with elaborate ...

Balloons make Autumn Wright happy. Her storefront in downtown Puyallup is one way she shares that happiness. Wright owns Merriment & Company at 109 W. Meeker. She opened the doors to her balloon store ...

Picture this: It’s 1996. You’re walking into a living room filled with a jungle of streamers taped to the ceiling, a scattering of balloons on the carpet, and the faint smell of cheese pizza drifting ...