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Party City: How to Throw the Perfect Celebration in Houston

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These Party Must-Haves Are at the Top of Our List

From agate cheese boards to giant confetti balloons, these goodies will instantly upgrade any party you throw.

By Abby Ledoux August 26, 2019 Published in the September 2019 issue of Houstonia

These goodies will instantly upgrade any party you throw.

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