Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of The Golden Girls
Did you know today is the 35th anniversary of the series premiere of The Golden Girls? Before there was Sex and The City, on September 14, 1985, we were introduced to four amazing women who would define what growing older with grace would look like.
And they are still going strong; from the Hallmark Channel to Amazon and Hulu, you can binge my favorite girl gang and celebrate friendship, love, and cheesecake, anytime!
Bookmark this post because when things are back to acceptable party levels, turn your watch marathon into a much-needed way to celebrate your besties.
From menus and decor ideas to clever games, these ideas will have you wanting to throw a party faster than you can say ‘SHADY PINES, MA!’
Set the Scene
From wicker furniture to banana leaf wall paper, the house at 6151 Richmond Street was an 80s bonanaza of tropical decor. Use some of their design cues for your own soiree!
- Foil letters spell out party fun; Studio DIY
- Gorgeous tropical foliage and of course, the perfect tablecloth; Southern Savvy
- A rosé bar as a nod to our favorite Rose Nyland; Oriental Trading
- This cane weave backdrop is perfect for photos; Ruffled
- Thinking of setting up a cheesecake station? A drink cart makes it easy to move around your party space; Chica and Jo
- Check out my Tropical Vibes party for even more decor suggestions.
Party Supply Must-Haves
There are a variety of party supplies out there, from generic tropical to specific licensed items. Licensed items will always cost more, so mix and match according to your budget.
- These tiki cups can be sent home as party favors; Fun.com
- Another favor idea, a vintage hotel key chain; Amazon
- The Oh Happy Day shop has a plethora of tropical-themed products to choose from, from swizzle sticks to paper products.
- I’m all about cheesecake, but if you need broader menu choices, She Knows has a fabulous Golden Girls menu.
Binge-Watching The Show Is Good But…
…if you want to have more interaction….
- Have a few activity sheets and themed pencils; Prime Party and Etsy
- These unique playing cards feature each Golden Girl as a suit; Always Fits
- The Golden Girls‘ Monopoly set reflects places from the show. Even the Community Chest and Chance cards get a Golden Girls spin. Players now pick from two piles marked “Back in St. Olaf …” and “Picture it! Sicily …”; Walmart
I hope you have been inspired…picture it, your home, 2021…
