Garden Party with a Vintage Vibe
May 6th, 2009 § 1 Comment
For next to nothing! This is a great party idea if you have a tiny budget to work with and want to throw a luncheon or shower. I hosted this one in a relative’s backyard and spent a total of about $50 on the whole thing.
What you need
- Fresh Flowers- pick them up day-of from a local market ($10)
- Chair Covers and Table Cloth- made from floral bed sheets (thrift store- about$2 each)
- Chair Sashes- made from a cut-up sheer curtain (thrift store- $3)
- Vintage serving dishes- go for silver and mismatched from a thrift store ($3-$8)
What’s on the menu
(click the links for the recipe)
- Egg Salad Sandwiches
- Caramelized Onion Tartlets
- Spring Greens with blue cheese, dried cranberries and balsamic dressing
- Sparkling French Lemonade
- Cucumber Mint Gimlet
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