S/O Question Favorite Things/Non-Holiday

LittleLionC

What would you think of a "favorite things" party at some other time of year? Is it just the holiday part that's problematic, or would you just not want to go to a party where you were asked to bring something?

Thanks to the magic of Pinterest and Google, I've seen it done now as (1) a holiday party, (2) a birthday party (people bring items in lieu of bringing gifts), and (3) an any-time-of-year-random-excuse theme party.

Does it just depend on circle of friends, or is there something horrifically poor taste about the theme in general that I'm just missing?

wejustwant2:)

Hi!  I don't know if it is in poor taste... just not something I would be as interested in as a guest.  If you want to throw an any-time-of the year party - would just do seasonal or event related.  re: in lieu of a birthday gift - as long as you're not the birthday girl!

 

Maybride2

I don't think that the theme is in poor taste at all! For me it would just depend on who else would be at the party and how similar we were; if we had the same tastes, such a party would be fun. But like others said in the original thread, I would never use bright nail polish or B&BW lotions, I've got more candles than I know what to do with.....I don't know that there are a lot of $5 gifts that I'm going to love and be excited to take home.

And definitely, doing it at a less stressful time of year would make it a lot more fun for me, no matter what.

lsgarver

I would love it at the holidays (already replied to that one) and I would love it at a different time.

But I apparently have a circle of friends who would make it worthwhile.

6fsn

I would like it more at a different time of year.  I do think it depends on the group of friends too.  We don't really celebrate bdays or give gifts amongst my friends.  If this is something you still do, it would be fun to combine all of your bdays into this.

TarHeels&Rebels

Ya know, for me, it actually only works at the holidays.  I've never seen a gift exchange done at another time and it seems a little peculiar to me.