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Father's Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. A day for me to celebrate my husband who is the best Father I could ever hope for to our 3 sons and not to mention a wonderful husband. This year's celebration was a challenge for me because I had less than 2 weeks to plan it. Why the last minute you ask? Well, with so much going on lately, June was here before I knew it and I still hadn't thought of a theme. Finally, the Hubby and I decided on a 50s Diner style party. So with that "Dad's Diner" was created and I started right away with designing the necessary stationery and backdrop to allow myself time for printing and assembly.

First stop, Hobby Lobby and Home Goods where I found the diner style signs, Coca-Cola paraphernalia, and the Gas pump. I lucked out when I found a retro Coca-Cola napkin dispenser, trays and vintage car favor boxes on a resale party supply Facebook group page. It was all finally coming together but I kept thinking how cute it would be if I could find a retro dinette set to add to the ambiance, and luck would have it I found one on Craigslist! It needed a bit of TLC, but nothing my wonderful hubby couldn't handle, so I got it for a steal! Nothing like a good deal to get the party planning fire started!

My boys took our guests orders and the hubby grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. Dinner was served in burger baskets with chips and pasta salad. For refreshments we offered the choice of lemonade or bottled Coca-Cola. There were donuts, cookies, cherry pie, apple pie, cupcakes and tons of candy to choose from for dessert.

We had a blast and best of all, the Hubby had a great time!

Thanks for visiting!

VENDORS:
Styling, Party Stationery and Customized Coordinating Decor: Michelle's Party Plan-It

Cookies by Cookies by Tree.

ITEMS AVAILABLE IN MY SHOP:
Menu Backdrop
Favor Bag Toppers
Cupcake Toppers
Door Sign

Labels: 1950s, Adult Birthday, Boy Parties, dad's diner, diner, Father's Day, retro

Being a huge fan of "Seinfeld", I recently had a party, not quite a party about nothing, but a party to celebrate my 37th birthday! The Seinfeld sitcom didn't quite have a style I could replicate for my party decor, so I decided to decorate with my favorite colors, purple, turquoise and black and to memorialize my favorite Seinfeld moments with desserts.

I decorated two main areas in my home for the desserts. (If you look closely you can see Jerry in the background.)

My friend, Courtney from Buttercream Bling made this beautiful fondant flower to top my Oreo Tower.

Angela from Oh Sugar Events created these amazing cookies from my favorite episodes. (See more pics on her blog HERE) Not only were they perfect they were scrumptious!

The Puffy Shirt, Urban Sombrero, Top of the Muffin & Festivus

Del Boca Vista Condos (Jerry's parents live there), Kramer's license plate "Assman", Pretzels from the famous "These pretzels are making me thirsty!" line, Kramer's "Kramerica" logo, The Soup Nazi and of course the gangs favorite eatery, "Monk's.

And George's Art of Seduction! Yes, that's a hand painted cookie!

Doesn't every Seinfeld fan have a puffy shirt of their own? This one was included in a box set I received as a Christmas gift several years ago.

Fusilli Jerry, George's alter ego "Art Vandelay", Frank Costanza's Manzier called "The Bro" .....

My absolute favorite cookie, Elaine and her "Little Kicks".

The cast even made an appearance. ;)

Jen from Sweeten Your Day Cakes created these fabulous fondant toppers for my cupcakes. Not only were they beautifully detailed, they were tasty! Which in my experience, isn't usually the case for fondant.

Fusilli Jerry.

The Black and White cookie. "Look to the cookie!"

Peterman's Urban Sombrero.

Jerry's favorite cereal, Cheerios.

Jerry's favorite super hero...Superman.

Newman's mail truck. Remember the time it caught fire as he was singing, "Once, Twice, three times a lady"? Classic!

"Top of the Muffin to You!" Got to have that exclamation point!

Kramer's Coffee Table Book - It's a "coffee table book about coffee tables!"

Can you "spare a square"?

Kramer is the Assman!

George's fat wallet.

The Marble Rye.

"No soup for you!"

"I don't wanna be a pirate!"

This may be my favorite Elaine quote...."I could drop you like a bag of dirt!"

Seinfeld candy from various episodes. Remember the tweety pez, the "Junior Mint" and the Oh Henry bar heiress?

My dear friend Jamie made Cereal treats, the Chocolate Babka and cake pops.

Marshmallow pops in treat cups on sticks.

"These are just stumps, where are the tops?"

"These [yogurt covered] pretzels are making me thirsty!"

Mom's Killer Cakes and Cookies made these fantastic cake pops based on the Sein-Imation characters. (Sein-Imation is the animated version of the series that was included in the DVD box sets.)

Jerry

Kramer

George

Puddy as the "Mad Devils Fan".

Elaine (her make up was smeared with the summer heat).

Newman

My friend Theresa made the Black & White cookies.

Sweet Fancy Moses! One of my favorite Seinfeldisms.

Just a little cupcake bling.

Candle party favors.

The miniature Monk's mustard bottle, ketchup bottle and napkin holder were a bonus item included in one of the DVD gift sets I received several years ago.

In lieu of gifts for my birthday, I asked guests to bring a gift for a White Elephant "Re-gift" Exchange. Each person brought an unwanted gift they received to re-gift. At the end of the evening, everyone left with a new unwanted gift. :)

For dinner we served "Vegetable Lasagna", Elaine's "Big Salad", George's No "Double Dipping" Velata Chocolate Fondue and "Man Hands" bread.

To carry on the theme, I made shirts for my boys. Clockwise from the right, "The Human Fund", "Top of the muffin to you!" and "These Pretzels are making me thirsty".