Brown paper packages tied up with string, these are a few of my favorite things. While I love Maria’s version I have to say that I think Oprah has a pretty good list too. No one went home with cars or flat screen televisions, but we did have an amazing night and discovered some amazing new goodies. My amazing mom came into town for the weekend and I couldn’t have pulled this Favorite Things Party off without her. She is truly amazing!
So if you aren’t going home with a new car like on Opera, how does this work you might be asking yourself. Everyone puts their own spin on it, but here is what we did. Each women chose a “favorite thing” this could be a food, drink, product, anything. It needed to cost under $10 and they brought 4 of them to the party ready to exchange.
We put everyone’s name in a bowl 4 times, each of us shared what our favorite thing was and why, we then drew 4 names out of the bowl and those 4 women each took home one of the favorite things we brought. Everyone goes home with 4 new items!
Let the party planning begin! I had so much fun decorating everything from candles, silver and party favors with this adorable washi tape.
Glamed up the Mason Jar Drink Glasses with that washi tape.
My mom setting up all of the yummy food (just realized that she dressed in party colors!)
Look at all of those amazing packages! Everyone brought such different items.
We had delicious food, a few glasses of wine and laughed for hours! The mister headed out as the ladies arrived. I think her knew it was about to get loud with a house full of women.
On to the goodies! These are the 4 amazing items I got to keep at the end of the night.
Not only is this perfect for my crazy fly-aways, but it works wonders on my cuticle & nails.
I have already made 2 London Fog Drinks and I am hooked! I love this new drink.
I will be using this folding shopping bag this weekend while I shop till I drop at The Queen Bee Market.
I already have this hand poured candle in my kitchen, it smells delicious!
I know you want to start planning your party right now! What item would you bring if you had come to my favorite things party this weekend? Why is it one of your favorites?
tisa says
April 15, 2013 at 8:49 pmgreat post! love the new site!
LaniGDerrick says
April 21, 2013 at 12:23 amYay! Thank you.
Debra King-Isaacs says
April 16, 2013 at 6:04 pmHad so much fun with you ladies! Thank you!
LaniGDerrick says
April 21, 2013 at 12:22 amIt was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
Lindsey from therhouse.com says
April 22, 2013 at 12:53 pmThis is such a great idea …and a great excuse to get together with friends!
Fabulous to meet you (and your adorable business card) at SNAP!
Let’s say in touch for sure. 🙂
LaniGDerrick says
April 22, 2013 at 1:13 pmIt was so much fun, the perfect girls night. It was wonderful meeting you too! I love my necklace and can’t wait to wear it. Thank you!
Ashley says
October 22, 2014 at 9:32 amHow cute! That looks like such a great time and is such an awesome idea 🙂
Shelby says
October 22, 2014 at 10:59 amSuch a fun idea! I love this!
Erica says
October 23, 2014 at 10:05 amWhat a fun party and you did such a great job on decorations.
Aisha says
October 23, 2014 at 4:44 pmThat looks so fun! !
Lucy Bishop says
October 26, 2014 at 7:11 pmI love the lidded cocktail jars & stripey straws: I have a set myself & they’re just fab!
Laura says
October 26, 2014 at 7:38 pmMason jars with teal? I want! Looks like you had a lot of fun!
2dishingdivas.com says
December 29, 2015 at 9:17 pmLove your ideas! Thanks for sharing them.
Hil says
December 30, 2015 at 8:18 amI want to host or participate in this party so bad! I don’t have enough friends that live close by though 🙁 This is such a fun cool idea. I love how people put so much effort into their item and actually made them, or assembled them, but didn’t just run out to a drug store to grab a random item. This is amazing. I am super jealous!!
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Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says
January 3, 2016 at 12:03 amWhat a fun idea! Featuring you on this week’s Clever Chicks Blog Hop! Thank you for sharing!
Kathy Shea Mormino
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Rae says
January 3, 2016 at 6:34 amWhat a lovely idea for a party… wonder if my crafting friends would like to do this some time this year
Alli @ Tornadough Alli says
January 5, 2016 at 11:46 amSeriously best idea ever. Am loving this. Thank you for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday.
Margo says
January 6, 2016 at 9:51 amOh I love this idea!