Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events – from Gatsby Galas to Mad Men Martinis and Much More by Linda Hansson, Louise Lemming and Emma Sundh
English | 2014 | ISBN: 1626361355 | ISBN-13: 9781626361355 | 160 pages | EPUB | 34,1 MB
English | 2014 | ISBN: 1626361355 | ISBN-13: 9781626361355 | 160 pages | EPUB | 34,1 MB
Invite your nearest and dearest for a celebration—vintage style! Vintage bloggers Linda Hansson, Louise Lemming, and Emma Sundh reveal their secrets for throw the best parties, festivities, and fetes with a nostalgic twist.
With this beautiful reference for hosting themed get-togethers, you'll create the right old-time atmosphere, play classic games, serve treats and cuisine with yesterday's pomp and flair, and best of all—you'll look the part!
Get creative with:
• Pompoms and balloons for a spring fling
• “Air-mail" place settings for a '40s theme
• Nautical cushions, placemats, and decor
• '50s photobooth props and parlor games
• Typewriter guestbooks for a Gatsby effect
• And so much more to create your perfect retro look!
Add to that make-up and hairstyles from yesteryear, tips on how to care for a vintage dress, and how to sew the perfect skirt or a festive bow tie. Plus, discover great recipes for modern updates on such time-honored offerings as homemade donuts, apple pie moonshine, cake pops, picnic sandwiches, and, of course, champagne.
Packed to the brim with clever do-it-yourself creations from vintage and thrift store finds, Vintage Party is the retro-crafter's dream guide for throwing parties everyone will RSVP yes to. So toast with pastel lemonade—welcome to your vintage party!