Glass Balloon Hanging Ornament with Ribbon Bow 20.5cm - Pink

This glass balloon hanging ornament brings a cheerful pop of pink to wherever it hangs. It is shaped like a party balloon, with a smooth oval body that narrows to a little tied knot at the base, and a sheer white ribbon bow fastened where the balloon meets its knot. A fine cord runs from the top, so it hangs freely and turns gently as the air moves. The glass is a soft pink that glows when the light falls on it, and the ornament measures 20.5cm tall, 7.4cm across and 7.4cm deep, large enough to be noticed among smaller decorations.

Hang it from a tree, a twig arrangement or a window catch, or from a hook above a mantelpiece or dresser where the glass can catch the daylight. With no printed words and a simple balloon shape, it suits a room all year round as well as a seasonal display, and it sits happily alongside other pastel decorations, clear glass baubles or a jug of dried stems. Hung at different heights with other glass shapes, it makes a playful arrangement in a hallway, a bedroom or a sunny kitchen window. It also makes a light-hearted little gift, and hangs just as well from the ribbon of a wrapped present.

It is made from glass, with a small glass tip at the top that holds the cord. As with any glass decoration, handle it gently and hang it where it will not be knocked or swing against a wall or window pane. To care for it, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the glass with a slightly damp cloth, working around the ribbon, and dry it straight away. When it comes down, wrap it in tissue and keep it in a box so it is ready to hang again. Hang it near a window, where its pink glass shows at its best.

How big is the glass balloon ornament?

It measures 20.5cm tall, 7.4cm across and 7.4cm deep, so it is easy to spot on a tree or branch among smaller decorations.

How does the balloon ornament hang?

A fine cord runs from the small glass tip at the top, so you can loop it over a branch, a hook or a window catch and let it hang freely.

What is the ornament made of?

The balloon is made from soft pink glass. It is finished with a sheer white ribbon bow tied where the balloon meets its little knot.

Where does the ornament look best?

It comes with a fine cord for hanging. It looks its best hung freely from a branch, a hook or a window catch, where it can turn in the air and catch the light.

How do I look after the glass ornament?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe the glass with a slightly damp cloth, working around the ribbon. Wrap it in tissue to store it between seasons.

Does the glass balloon make a good gift?

We think it makes a cheerful little gift. It can hang from the ribbon of a wrapped present as part of the wrapping, then go straight onto a branch or hook.