Last weekend I had a few friends over for some much needed girl-time. They’re all amazing women and most either have stressful jobs or stressful kids. Just kidding! (Not really.) So I wanted them to be able to relax and just enjoy being together. We even used the fancy china. You know, after I dug it out of the cabinet and washed all the dust off. And let me tell you, I think the girls enjoyed it, because the last party animals left brunch at 3:00 pm. Yay for a successful party! I know I’m a bit late with the whole Favorite Things idea, but I’ve been wanting to host one of these parties forever and celebrating Love Day seemed like the perfect opportunity. Okay, I’ve actually been hoping someone else would host and invite me, because I’m not the best hostess. I love it, but it doesn’t come natural. I can either get dressed for a party; or cook, clean, and decorate for a party. Apparently these two things take the same amount of time and effort for me. And I can never accomplish both at the same time. But I decided to put on my big girl panties (plus a sequin skirt) and just go for it.
In case you’ve missed the Favorite Things craze, here’s how our party worked: Everyone brought 5 of their favorite things. (So 5 of the same item.) The item had to be around $5 each. My friends are all ladies of luxury, and I didn’t want this to get too expensive! It could be anything: a favorite beauty product, $5 gift card to a favorite store or sweets shop, kitchen gadget, book… whatever! Everyone brought their 5 wrapped gifts and received 5 new items to take home! When the girls got here we wrote our names on 5 pieces of paper and put them in a bowl. Then we each drew names to see who got to take home our favorite things. It was so much fun, and we all went home with some fun new goodies. I think my favorite was a can of spray paint-ha! I am so thankful for these girls… and laughter… and girl talk!
Another thing I always forget to do when I’m hosting is take a bunch of pictures. Go figure! Oh well.
We will HAVE to talk about my new yard love birds another day. But for now, meet Johnny and June. 🙂
Now! Look at this! If this isn’t the greatest idea ever!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!! I think I’d like to do this for my birthday! What a fabulous idea! And the decor is perfect!
Can we talk again about those prints you have above the couch…I need to know where to get these! LOVE THEM!
Great job girl! Everything looks perfect!!!!
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Annie, This would be the most fun birthday party ever! Do it!!
Love the pictures!!! I had so much fun and it was just what I needed last weekend. Notice that there are no pictures of the actual favorite things – this is obviously because we were having way too much fun to stop and take any pictures.
I’d offer to do it next time, but I think I’m quite possibly the worst hostess ever. It stresses my mom out when I volunteer to host anything because she knows she’ll end up doing most of it 🙂
B-Rice, Think we’ll ever be able to keep up with our moms? 🙂
Love this! Love your take on Valentine’s Day decor, what an awesome party. My friend throws one of these every year and they are so much fun!
Andrea, I love the idea of an annual party!
HOW CUTE!! i want to have a fav things party now!
and i’m LOVING the newspaper decor 🙂
xo – heather
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Thanks so much Heather! You totally should throw one.
FUN, FUN! It looks like ya’ll had a great time. You decorated so cute. love ya
Thanks Mom! I get the need for seasonal decor from… yep!!
Too cute! What a fun idea!
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Who is the cute kid in the picture on the marble top table?
Pops, He came with the frame. 🙂
Adorable! Such a lovely group of ladies, too.
How is it that our mothers always made it look so easy!?! I will NEVER be as good as my mother! Maybe the next party should be for them!
Tracy, I love that idea! But they have to do all the work. Ha! Jk!
What a fabulous idea! Your pictures are so fun. Sounds like a great time!
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