*Click the photo to download your game board!* This year's Shop LOCAL-OPOLY campaign is back, and local merchants are getting in on the excitement! Now through December 1, you are encouraged to shop the 26 local merchants on the board. Save your receipts and return them to the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce along with the completed form on the back of the game board, and you'll be eligible to win the grand prizes. Three receipts equals one entry. Multiple entries allowed. First prize is $650 in gift cards to the merchants on the board. Second prize is $400 in gift cards ..read more

Introducing Designs by Essence Luxury Picnics!!! We offer indoor and outdoor picnic setups for all sorts of occasions; gender reveal, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, you name it! Your health and safety is our top concern, so gloves and a mask will be worn during each setup. Ok, let's get to the good stuff! My friend Crea and her husband enjoyed our date night experience this past weekend and the pictures turned out gorgeous. Her husband was surprised when he walked in, and they got to enjoy so quiet time before picking up the kids. Check out the photos! And I look forward to celeb ..read more

New Rental Items: Champagne Bottle, Shadow Boxes/ Mosaics, & Backdrops 2020 is gone! Yet we still face some of the same issues. Covid is still here, people are still dying, and some are still struggling with day to day life right now. But even through all that, if you are reading this blog, then you've made it just a bit longer. Whether you've lost loved ones or had your own fight with Covid, I'm glad you found your way here! Right now what we need is more love! As we kick off 2021, I want to thank all the people who placed orders, shared a post, and referred us. This past year was very ..read more

This weekend I had the opportunity to team up with a few Amazing ladies for the Modern Brides Bridal Expo. Click on their photos to visit their websites! Victoria O'connor - Southern Sage LLC Brianna Chambers - Memorable Events Alisha Harris - Script It Lettering Co. Essence Nesbit - Designs by Essence Congrats to our basket winner! Have a look at our gorgeous setup! We had a balloon wall, a gorgeous hand painted chair, flowers galore, and so much more! We had the opportunity to be in the building with so many talented businesses. The ..read more

This past weekend Designs by Essence had the opportunity to partake in the annual Gingerbread Marketplace! This was their 6th year and it was truly amazing! We also had the pleasure of listening to some lovely Christmas Carols as patrons shopped. Teri, the singer, was absolutely amazing! While she and I were chatting, the subject of my normal helper not wanting to come, came up. Well during one of her breaks from singing, she walked up with a stack full of business cards. I hate that I didn't get to get out into the arena and mingle, but I am very grateful to ..read more

#AdoptaGrandparent - Click the photo to become a Sponsor Have you heard of the Adopt a Grandparent Campaign that is sweeping the nation? I learned about it through some of my balloon friends and just fell in love with the idea. The focus is to let our older community members know that we are still thinking about them. #SpreadLove ​We need your help to sponsor as many Seniors as possible in Huntsville and surrounding areas. Your sponsorship will provide a senior resident with a specially designed Balloon Buddy and personalized note reminding them that they are loved! With your Sponsorship o ..read more

The Embrace Center is a wonderful venue to hold your next event. From what we could see, there are 2 rooms to choose from, both very spacious depending on your needs. Designs by Essence had the opportunity to provide balloon columns and ceiling decor for a recent event hosted by Sweet Thangz. If you missed this event, you definitely missed something special! There was lots of good food and laughter. Check out some of the pictures and vendors below. Designs by Essence ??? Cocktails and Mocktails provided by BAR?Bee. If you see something like, the vendors business cards are below ..read more

If you've never gotten to experience a Mompreneur Event, you definitely want to mark your calendar for next year! ​ This was my first time attending and the vibes in the room were so amazing! Not only were the presenters amazing, but the attendees brought a lot to the table as well. I didn't get to collect cards from everyone in the building, but i will definitely share those that I did meet ..read more

We are 3 days into the second half of the year! How did the first half go for you? Have you sat down and mapped out some goals you want to accomplish over the next 6 months? If you follow us on Facebook, then you know July is going to be a busy month for us. From weddings to fashion shows to a high school car show. We're taking the first week to celebrate our lead balloon artists birthday and prep for the rest of the month. If you missed out on our Instagram posts these past few days, scroll down for a bit of what we've been up to. This past weekend we had the opportunity to walk in ..read more

This weekend we had the opportunity to set up a vendor table at the Tanner High School Car Show. The car show was a fundraiser put on to benefit the Tanner High Band, Football team, and Cheerleading Team. We got to mix and mingle with so many great vendors, I wanted to take a moment and share a few. If you're looking for a Scentsy Rep, Pink Zebra, Lilla Rose, Children's Clothes, Natural Spa Products... you'll find something great to try out from these vendors. *Click on the Business Cards to be led to the vendor's websites.* Have a great week ..read more