retro beach party

i know, i know, i'm ready for fall too. but, there is one more fun summery thing planned around here. we are having a family reunion this weekend! when my mom and her brothers were kids, their family, including extended family, used to go up to south hampton/port elgin, ontario in the summer. sooo, my mom, who always plans parties around a theme, decided to make it a beach theme...but the beach the way it was when they used to go in the late 50's, early 60's! so fun!

here is a bit of a peek at the party planning:

my mom attached flowers to bathing caps! she wants me to draw some faces on the balloons for the party. she's very creative. :)

and here is my thrift find that fits in perfectly with the party...

eeek! my friend and i went shopping last week and found this in the uniform section! talk about good luck and perfect timing. i love it. vintage swimsuits are made from the strangest material!

 and here are a few sweet photos of their beach trips.

i'm so excited! i think this will be a fun party.

talk to you soon,
♥elycia

oh, one more thing...miss mixtape just posted a little question and answer with me. i was so honoured that she asked me to participate. check it out :)