I held my second annual favorite things party a few weeks ago and once again, it was lots of fun! I’d been trying to figure out a good date to have it since August. However, life always get sin the way, doesn’t it? With being so pregnant, then having a brand new baby, then October was crazy… finally I was like, “I’ve just got to have it before the year is over!” And I am so glad because it was a much needed girl’s night in!
details of this year’s favorite things party
This year’s party format was the same as last year’s. I asked everyone to bring three of one of their favorite things with a $5 max per item. I also asked everyone to bring their favorite appetizer or dessert to share.
This party is great because it’s so fun, but it’s also really low stress. As host, I basically just have to make sure my house is clean and set u a food table and simple craft. Well, the craft is bonus because I love crafting. You can definitely plan a favorite things party without a craft!Â
party color scheme and decor
Last time I went with an aqua and yellow color scheme since those are my two favorite colors. This time I chose pink and red because it matched the Evite I had picked out. I also thought it was fun and festive to go along with the holiday season.
My favorite thing for parties lately is to skip the paper products and use mismatched plates and mason jars for glasses. Thanks to a dishwasher it doesn’t make clean up any harder, and I don’t have to run out and purchase plates to match my decor scheme. I have amassed an array of appetizer plates so I pretty much always have some that will go along with any decor I pick.
activities at a favorite things party
Last year for an activity at the favorite things party we made some bath salts. This year, since the party was being held so close to Christmas, I decided it would be fun to make some ornaments. I think it’s fun to have a little craft or activity to do because it can serve as an ice breaker if you have guests that don’t know each other very well. Plus, I love crafting so it seems appropriate for a favorite things party.Â
This year I walked away with a quality loofah, some cuticle cream, and a massage ball. I was really excited to get several items for pampering, they’re much needed! Some of the other items that were shared were:
- – $5 Starbucks gift card
- – Nail polish
- – Lip balm
- – A high-end kitchen tool
- – Artisan soap
Have you ever been to a favorite things party?
8 Responses
That sounds like such a fun party idea
No, I have never been to a favourites thing party but it sounds like such a fun and amazing thing to attend!
x Aimee / http://www.ponderingbooks.com/
What a creative party! This post was so cute! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What a great party idea! I would love to have one or be invited to one too. Wish I lived closer so I could come to yours 😉
This is beyond fun! I'm definitely going to plan one for a girls night soon!! Thanks for the great idea. I'll let you know how it goes!
That would be so fun! 🙂 Always fun to meet blog friends in real life.
Definitely do a post if you host one, I want to hear about it!
It's so fun, the girls always have a good time. 🙂