Vintage Inspired Snowman Apron, from Sur la Table
CHRISTMAS PARTY ACTIVITY:
Retro Aluminum Tumblers, on Amazon Invite ten to twenty adults over for a retro-styled Christmas cocktail party. Encourage guests to dress in vintage 1940s or 1950s costumes if you're into that sort of fun. Serve retro themed foods, play vintage Christmas songs, and offer a couple retro activities (stringing popcorn for the tree for example).
RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY DECORATIONS:
Nutcracker Napkins from Michel Design Works, on Amazon
Paper Holly Garland Kit, from Paper Source
Meri Meri "Merry and Bright" Garland, on Amazon
Ribbon Icicle Ornaments, from Crate and Barrel
Retro Glitter Glass Ornament, from Pottery Barn
RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY INSPIRATION:
A Retro Peacock Christmas, from Hostess with the Mostess
Santa Dining Table, from The Partiologist
RETRO CHRISTMAS PARTY MUSIC:
VIDEO
"Santa Claus is Comin to Town" by Bing Crosby, on YouTube
Buy Bing Crosby's "Santa Claus is Comin to Town" MP3 on Amazon
Buy Andy Williams' "Happy Holiday" MP3 on Amazon
Buy "Blue Christmas" MP3 by Elvis Presley on Amazon
CHRISTMAS PARTY APPETIZERS:
Christmas Candle Cheese Spread Recipe, from Taste of Home
Spicy Sausage and Fresh Herb-Stuffed Mushroom Caps Recipe, from The Luna Cafe
Cranberry Congealed Salad, from MyRecipes
Festive Ham and Cheese Wreath Recipe, from Betty Crocker
CHRISTMAS PARTY BEVERAGES:
The Tom and Jerry Cocktail Recipe, from Science of Drink
Hot Buttered Rye Recipe, from MyRecipes.com
Apple Pie Spiced Cider Recipe, from Martha Stewart
Mulled Wine Recipe, from Betty Crocker
Poinsettia Punch Recipe, from Saveur
CHRISTMAS PARTY ENTREES:
Goat Cheese and Rosemary Fondue Recipe, from Heather Christo
Confetti Potatoes with Pearl Onions Recipe, from The Kitchn
CHRISTMAS PARTY DESSERTS:
Poinsettia Cheesecake Squares Recipe, from Betty Crocker
Butterscotch Gingerbread Recipe, from Distracted Homemaker
Lime-Glazed Coconut Snowball Cookies, from Sweet Pea's Kitchen
Candy Cane Cake Recipe, from MyRecipes
Santa Hat Cupcakes Recipe, from With Sprinkles on Top
BOOKS FOR PARTY PLANNING:
The Twelve Knits of Christmas, on Amazon
Have Yourself A Very Vintage Christmas, on Amazon
RELATED LINKS: 73 Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees (Retro Renovation)
Vintage Christmas LPs for Your Holiday Party (Modern Retro Woman)
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