Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events?from Gatsby Galas to Mad Men Martinis and Much More
May 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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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 atmostphere, 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!
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!
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About the author
Linda Hansson is a popular lifestyle and vintage blogger. She helps run the vintage store "Vintage Factory" in the charming neighborhood of Midsommarkransen and is a co-owner of a creative freelance office with the same name for stylists and journalists.
Louise Lemming is a popular lifestyle and vintage blogger. She helps run the vintage store "Vintage Factory" in the charming neighborhood of Midsommarkransen and is a co-owner of a creative freelance office with the same name for stylists and journalists.
Emma Sundh is a popular lifestyle and vintage blogger. She helps run the vintage store "Vintage Factory" in the charming neighborhood of Midsommarkransen and is a co-owner of a creative freelance office with the same name for stylists and journalists.
Louise Lemming is a popular lifestyle and vintage blogger. She helps run the vintage store "Vintage Factory" in the charming neighborhood of Midsommarkransen and is a co-owner of a creative freelance office with the same name for stylists and journalists.
Emma Sundh is a popular lifestyle and vintage blogger. She helps run the vintage store "Vintage Factory" in the charming neighborhood of Midsommarkransen and is a co-owner of a creative freelance office with the same name for stylists and journalists.
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