So, we are having a few friends over to celebrate my 50th birthday in a couple of weeks. It's a pretty big birthday, so I wanted something special, but I don't know what. I know I DON"T want decorations saying "over the hill" which seem to be a very popular item for this particuular milestone. BF is throwing the party, but welcomes input. I first thought of a white party--asking everyone to wear white, which looks very pretty, but it seemd a little forced. I thought maybe a theme of some sort, like 50's rock and roll, with record-themed stuff, but maybe that's too goofy. I just don't know. Anyone have any ideas?
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Scrappy - Jul 22, 2006 4:34:04 pm PDT #5171 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
DavidS - Jul 22, 2006 4:53:33 pm PDT #5172 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I just don't know. Anyone have any ideas?
Themes? You want themes?
Italian 50s! Ciao! Ciao! Go totally Fellini with a La Dolce Vita party. We'll get you the Anita Ekberg dress.
Beatnik 50s! Bring bongos and goofballs! Spontaneous and earnest poetry recitations. (See: Highschool Confidential, or just ask me to provide you stuff from my large collection of beatnikiana.)
Space Age Astro 50s! Everybody wears something shiny, pointy and futuristic. I can help with the cocktails (all of which should glow) and the music (space age bachelor pad music, 'natch). For my 32nd birthday party I threw a Cocktail Party on Mars. Everybody came in costume (including Francesca Lia Block). It was a big hit.
DavidS - Jul 22, 2006 5:32:08 pm PDT #5173 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Zenkitty - Jul 22, 2006 5:32:29 pm PDT #5174 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
takes notes for next birthday party
Laura - Jul 22, 2006 5:57:45 pm PDT #5175 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
It's a pretty big birthday, so I wanted something special, but I don't know what.
I went to Joshua Tree with Lori for my 50th. It was the bestest even though my rock climbing was pathetic. Then again going off to the desert when there is a party at home probably not a good plan.
Beatnik 50s!
Yes! Go Beatnik, Choose Beatnik!
Ginger - Jul 22, 2006 6:00:39 pm PDT #5176 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Planning a period food event [link]
Cass - Jul 22, 2006 6:23:11 pm PDT #5177 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I went to Joshua TreeAnd let's not forget how entirely jealous I still am.
Isn't it just amazing there?
erikaj - Jul 22, 2006 6:33:49 pm PDT #5178 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
My last birthday? Total dud. Depressing family dinner.
DavidS - Jul 22, 2006 6:33:57 pm PDT #5179 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Our friends are moving to Joshua Tree. They're musicians and artists and there's quite a community forming there.
We just went to their going away cookout today.
Hil R. - Jul 22, 2006 6:36:17 pm PDT #5180 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Ooooh. That period food link is much fun. I now feel the need to have a Gatsby party.
(BTW, what is Kornlet, and is there a modern equivalent? I'm seeing it in a bunch of the Fanny Farmer recipes, with the definition being "Canned green corn pulp." I'm mildly intrigued.)