(photo by Christina House: LA Times)
Picture this: a couple dozen creative types in a 1948 retro home, sipping on cocktails and surrounded by a to die for vintage collection. This sounds like my kind of party and I'm still trying to figure out what happened to my invitation. David A. Keeps from the LA Times wrote a great story last week about a couple, Ruth Handel and Lloyd Scott in Mar Vista who know how to entertain with style and on a budget.
(photo by Christina House: LA Times)
The ElegantThrifter, a New York based writer, was the co-host and guest of honor and stuck to his motto that night for sure, "Always Frugal, Always Fabulous". He made his famous Hint O' Mint Chocolate Cake that night using a box mix, created the icing from scratch, and placed mint cookies around the edge. With the Prosecco wine ringing in at only $5.49 per bottle there was plenty to go around and the guests still felt, of course, fabulous! You can check out more details about the party and other fabulous thrifty design ideas on Williams' blog, The Elegant Thrifter.
Throwing a great party does not have to break the bank. Stick to a retro themed party by using classic quick recipes, break out the vintage food trays, and buy a few bottles of affordable wine. The most important thing to remember is that presentation is everything!
(photo by Christina House: LA Times)
Read the story by David A. Keeps here. Check out more stories from David A. Keeps in the Home and Garden section of the LA Times Online.
Need to add furniture or kitchenware to make your party even more fabulous? Check out our LINKS page and find some cool retro shops in your area. The stores are listed by region and many offer an online store.
Written by Sasha Milena
Thank you for your comment. If you're interested in doing something on my book: The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating With Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details, just let me know.
Also, I'll be doing a couple of events in LA. Send me your information and I'll make sure you get an invitation!!
Stan Williams, The Elegant Thrifter
Always Frugal, Always Fabulous!
Posted by: Stan Williams, The Elegant Thrifter | May 30, 2009 at 06:48 AM