Painted block letters spelling HAPPY BIRTHDAY hang like bunting, each on its own small panel threaded onto a thin cord. HAPPY arcs upward on the top strand and BIRTHDAY curves the opposite way below, in dusty peach, muted lavender, sage green, dusty blue, mustard gold and terracotta red.

Heavy, directional ridges of impasto give each letter a tactile, slightly imperfect handmade look against a mottled cream background. Small confetti dots in the same palette are scattered around the banner, and each panel casts a faint shadow that suggests slight thickness.