Last week I hosted my third annual Favorite Things party. I think this was my favorite year yet! In the past some of my friends and I have gotten together for a fun girl’s night in. We eat yummy food and exchange some of our favorite things. I’ve also thrown a craft into the mix some years since crafting is indeed one of my favorite things. This year I took things up a notch and the results were so fun! I received some items at a discount and some links contain affiliates. All opinions are my own.
this year’s event
A few months ago I started thinking about how fun it would be to host a little pop-up boutique. Then I realized that this might be the perfect addition to my annual favorite things party! I contacted a local LuLaRoe consultant and my friend who sells LipSense–both things I really do love! Then I talked my mom who is a certified doTERRA Aromatouch therapist into coming to do massages.
Of course I had to put together some swag bags for all the ladies to take home along with their favorite things. I love food so I included some of my favorite homemade seedless boysenberry jam and cute California sugar cookies from Sugar Sweetery. For more cute fall fun I included a printable from Rebecca at SIMPLEPRESS, a mini banner from Heidi at HydeHeidikins, and a Rocksbox code to share my newest obsession.
how does a favorite things party work?
If you’ve never been to a favorite things party here’s the format of the ones I throw–think of one of your favorite things that costs less than $5. For example, this year some people brought Bath and Body Works soap, mugs, facial masks, and cookie butter. Then you bring three of that item and draw names at the party. Everyone gets up and briefly shares what the item is and why they love it, then the three names you drew get that item.
I contacted my friend Rebecca with SIMPLEPRESS (who also did my blog rebrand) to design a printable party pack for me and after discussing colors and themes with her I love what she came up with! I also love that Justine from Sugar Sweetery was able to recreate the leaf and acorn pattern on the California cookies she made for the swag bags, they turned out so cute (and they were pretty tasty too).
the day of the party
I was able to get things set up early enough that I could get some pictures while it was still light out. However, once people started arriving I was basically on the go all evening. I’m so bummed I didn’t get a picture of the vendors’ set-ups!
As far as food, I keep things simple just with a few treats. I also ask all the attendees to bring one of their favorite snacks!
Party Printables: SIMPLEPRESS
Be The Good Banners: Â HydeHeidikins
Custom Cookies: Sugar Sweetery
Have you ever been to one of these? What do you think you would take?
Check out previous year’s favorite things parties:
17 Responses to favorite things party 2016
I was already going to comment on this and say what an AMAZING job you did on this party! Honestly, it made me want to do something similar in the future (and of course you’d get an invite!). It was so awesome meeting you even if bad lighting + 3 hours of sleep means bad picture of me (you look adorable!).
Good work on the swag bags, I was so excited to show mine to my hubby. So much good stuff!
Xx, Emily
What a fun night!
I’m LOVING those California cookies. How cute!!
Thanks! It’s always lots of fun but this year was my favorite! And she did a great job with the cookies!!
What a cool idea! I’ve never heard of this before and must do this! Great idea on the goodie bags 🙂
Thanks so much! And yes, you should! It’s SO fun!!
this is such a fun idea for a get together / party! i’d love to do something like this with my friends!
It is such a fun girls night! We look forward to it each year!
Those cookies are adorable!! I wish I was closer so I could have attended, looks and sounds like a blast!
I would have loved for you to come!
Oh my gosh!!!! How fun! I totally LOVE this idea!!!!! You may just see that I steal it in the future!
I really want to throw a favourite things party one day. Looks like so much fun!
those cookies are the cutest ever!
Wow. What a cute party and I love all the detail you put into everything.
What a cute and great party idea! I love all the details and those cookies look amazing! They are so stinkin cute!
Silvia
http://www.lovelysilvia.com
How fun! I’ve never heard of this and I kinda wanna give it a go soon! Love how cute everything looks 🙂
I haven’t but this is a great idea and so goad you had a fun event.
What a fun idea! Loved your displays…so cute! 🙂