More Vintage Party Love

I know, I know, it's been a while. I have excuses galore--an outbreak of strep throat in the family, end- of-the-school-year activities in high gear, and a birthday party for a very special young lady that is happening this weekend. I haven't had a chance to do much treasure hunting, but I do have a couple of goodies to share. At my town's library sale, I picked up this mint condition children's party book:

It is truly darling and filled with great party games and ideas--especially for the younger set.

Sometimes when I pick up old party books, I do so more for the pictures or just because they are cute and I never actually implement any of the ideas found in their pages. (Bible Party, anyone?!) But this one is different; most of the games and activities would appeal to today's child while still being kind of retro. I am so glad I found it. In fact, I am using one of the featured games in my daughter's birthday party this weekend.

I also found this set of vintage miniature cookie cutters at a yard sale I stumbled upon on my way to the library. The sellers also had a variety of vintage toy kitchen items, but I decided to stick with the cookie cutters. Wishing I'd gotten the other things, too, but oh well.

What is really special about these cutters is that I have the "grown-up" versions of all but the cat.

If you can hang on a few more days, I'll be posting a full write up of my daughter's party. What does a child's birthday party have to do with thrifting, you might ask? Well, if you have been following along for awhile, you'll know that I incorporate many thrifted finds into my parties. This one is no different, and I can't wait to show you how I've used some of my treasures to set the stage and make the day unique and magical.