Daisy’s expansive downtown store offers a wide variety of decorations and party supplies. In addition to the main location at 100 South 16th Street in Downtown McAllen, two other stores nearby feature an extensive selection of silk flowers, balloons, and related items.
The store is as large as any chain craft store but offers better prices and a wider selection. After the owners of the sister store, Casa Kevin, noticed the popularity of craft items and party supplies, Daisy was opened in 2013 to help keep up with demand. The store proved very popular with the public, and two other branches were opened over the next ten years, with increased inventory, all within the same downtown block.
Balloon artist and public relations representative for the store, Litzy Ibarra, says the store’s success is due to its unparalleled selection and wholesale prices, as well as the ability of her and other employees to offer valuable tips to customers on setting up their parties and creating decor that exudes excitement and festivity. In addition to being popular among shoppers, their services are in high demand by businesses, with over 1,500 businesses in their network across Texas and Mexico using them to decorate their stores.
The main store focuses on craft and party supplies, offering a wide variety of balloons, party favors, and art materials. Just down the street is the silk flower store, which provides a large selection of silk flowers and greenery available year-round. Finally, at the end of the block, there’s a store dedicated solely to balloons and decorations. Ibarra mentions that the busiest time of the year for them is around the holidays when they feature seasonal holiday fairs at the best prices in the Rio Grande Valley.
Daisy remains a popular choice for anyone in the RGV planning a party or event, and its expansions in 2016 and 2023 demonstrate its ongoing commitment to providing a valuable and cost-effective alternative to big chain stores.
