Favors Table





One of my favorite parts of planning a party is coming up with a favor that will be a little present to your guests and not something they’ll just trash. For a backyard harvest party that I recently threw, I sewed up some tote bags created from dish towels (I told guests not to look too closely at the stitching) and then filled the table with some fresh takeaways: monster cookies, baguettes, strawberries and flowers. Overall a simple concept but appreciated and not ignored. At least that’s what my guests made me believe.

Calligraphy done by Cathie


Guest Post by Melanie Blodgett from You Are My Fave.

35 comments:

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

Favors are one of my favorite parts of party planning too :)

Cat said...

Gorgeous and I love the thought that went in to these. Fab idea and thanks for sharing.

Bea said...

Fantastic idea! I love that the guests would feel like they're shopping.

Unknown said...

Wow these favors look amazing, what a hostess! Where do you get the gorgeous little strawberry punnets, you can't get anything like them here in the UK? I love them and would even consider asking my friend in the States to get me some and bring them home with her next month.I love all the gorgeous details of your soiree, yours must be be the party to go to!

Taylor Sterling said...

That is such a great idea. I love it. Beautiful!

Emily said...

Fantastic! I love a good favor especially one that doesn't just get thrown in a drawer or thrown away.

my name is ish said...

The link to Cathie doesn't work. Can you please relink? Thanks.

{thelovelywifelife} said...

I couldn't imagine a better favor.. combining some of life's favorite things. Beautiful font on the sign as well.

Praveen said...

I love this! What a great favor table, and totes out of dishtowels..fantastic! Can't wait to share with my readers {www.rivernorthlove.blogspot.com}. Thanks!

Robyn said...

I would also like to know where you bought those strawberry holders... they are perfect!! :)

kdr*S said...

What a wonderful idea... I have been making grocery bags out of pillow cases but I never thought about sharing. LOL...

http://www.kdrsblog.blogspot.com

Chiara said...

These pictures are so pretty and happy, i love the strawberries :)

xoxo

www.joiedevivre-chiara.blogspot.com

Julie said...

what a great idea, such a nice way to receive guests.

kendall k. said...

You are so hired!!

Julie said...

What a fantastic idea! I would love to walk away from a party with a fresh baguette and berries. Yum!

kbd said...

super... it takes the favor from being some lame obligation to something thoughtful, useful and really something that reminds people of the event! (PS: here in the States you get those little buckets at the grocer, depending on which shop you're buying from, unless these were specially bought?)

You Are My Fave said...

The little strawberry baskets are from this online shop: http://www.thinkgarnish.com/store/shop/?

A Flourishing Perspective said...

Oooh! What a wonderful idea--just love. :) How creative. I would totally snatch one of those baguette's!

XOXO-
Rachel ♥

Danielle said...

Such a great idea! I like functional favors.

M and E said...

Favors are the most exciting part of party planning, and this idea is amazing!

carolyn said...

love the bells of ireland! one of my favorite flowers. :)

Breenuh said...

This is a lovely concept. And I will definitely use the dish-towel-turned-bag idea!

Erika Peterson said...

Such a great idea!

Sharnel said...

love love love

KJ said...

swooning. exactly my cup o tea.

katrina lauren said...

i love this idea...how great would this be at a simple country wedding. the table looks great! thanks for sharing!
k

Stephanie said...

This is one of the best entertaining/party ideas I've ever seen. LOVE this.

Claire said...

Wonderful idea. I love your tote bags. How wonderful to treat your guests to such yummy favors.

JaNae said...

brilliant!

Madera y Zinc said...

A great idea! I love it!!!

make my day said...

what a gorgeous idea!

Unknown said...

OMG.. it brought tears to my eyes.. what a WONDERFUL way to give favors to wedding guests.

Thank you, Thank you.. I just figured out what I'm going to do!!

the chirpy bird said...

This is perfection! I absolutely adore this idea!
xo tash

Anonymous said...

ohhhh this is so adorable. I'd love to see more from this party!

Anonymous said...

what a great party! i love it!

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