I attended a swap party at Jess’s house once a couple years ago and always wanted her to have another. .. finally she agreed to do it, like for real, but she was moving.. so we co-hosted a swap and had it at my house this past weekend. We did not have a ton of people at the party, I think because it was Mothers Day weekend and a lot of people were busy. It was still a great time with a smaller, more intimate group.

Each girl that came over brought clothing and accessories that were in good condition, but that they didn’t want any more because they were sick of them or they didn’t fit, or whatever reason. We set everything out by category: pants, dresses, jewelry, coats, etc. Then we spent the day eating and drinking and “shopping” around the different rooms of my condo. At the end of the day we donated whatever was left to the White Elephant Resale Shop, where proceeds to go Children’s Memorial Hospital.

It was funny to realize how emotionally attached to things people are. A lot of people had stories of why they loved or hated something.. I wore this on a date with a creep-o guy, I wore this to an awesome concert, this was an ex-boyfriend’s tshirt, etc. But, like all baggage, you have to get rid of it at some point and it felt good to cleanse.

Jess was in charge of drinks and hooked us up with bloody marys with blue cheese olives, mimosas, and screwdrivers. I made mini quiches, espresso chocolate shortbread, and mini loaves of Hawaiian banana bread. (Recipes coming soon.)

What a fun day! I think we for sure have to make this an annual event. It was so great to hang out with all the girls, but also to get rid of old clothes and find some new ones – for free!