Most of us have, at some point, stood in the middle of a half-decorated room, surrounded by tangled ribbons, deflated balloons, maybe a bit of tape stuck to our elbow… wondering what in the world we’ve gotten ourselves into. DIY party décor sounds fun until you’re knee-deep in it. And somewhere in that mess, someone says, “Hey, why don’t we add some helium balloons ?” — and suddenly you realize you’ve entered a whole new arena. But that’s the thing. Helium balloons, handmade banners, all that crafty Pinterest stuff… it can work. Sometimes beautifully. Other times, not so much. And that’s where the real line between DIY party décor and professional styling starts to show. This isn’t me knocking DIY. It’s great in the right situations. But the difference between “cute idea” and “wow, this looks incredible” is usually a pro who knows how to take your mood board and turn it into something real — something solid. Let’s break it down a bit. DIY Decor: Fun, Personal, and Sometimes… a Lot DIY ...