60's Style Birthday

Since I was born in the 60's, my husband planned a 60's theme party for my 50th birthday. We had so much fun and it turned out great.

In preparation, we of course had to make some tie dye shirts. We did this outside and everyone loved the activity and the end results.

We also tie dyed a canvas drop cloth to use as a backdrop for pictures and hung beads in the door ways. Everyone came dressed in 1960's theme clothes and the costumes were so much fun to see.

We hung fabric from the ceiling and paper lantern lights. We put black light bulbs in the lamps and used lots of beads and flowers for decorations.

We used tie dye designed paper plates and had lots of pin on buttons and beads and rings for favors.

We had hippie names printed on card stock and each person drew out a name to use for the evening. Mine was Moon Flower.

It was so much fun and I was tempted to keep up the decorations after the party. I think this is my favorite party theme to date and we cant wait for another excuse to have it again.

Terror in a Toga Murder Mystery Party

When our family gets together we love to have theme parties. One of our favorite type of party is a murder mystery party. we have used several different companies for our parties and I will list some of the ones we have done with our party pictures. This one was called Terror in a Toga and we bought it from this company. Night of Mystery.

We try to incorporate the children in the parties as well, so even though they dont have a role in the game, they will dress in costume and enjoy playing along with the adults.

Our youngest members of the family dressed as young gladiators.

We wrapped a carpet tube in white plastic table cloth and draped it with Ivy.

 The adults each had a role to play and came dressed accordingly.

Including pretending to be very pregnant......

We also had foods that went with our theme. This one was Greek foods and oh so delicious.

 Greek Salad

 Various meats and cheese with olives and grapes.

Hummus

I wont spoil the mystery but I highly recommend playing a murder mystery game with your friends and family. It is always a lot of fun!