Those of you who love antiques know that it’s an interest that just seems to grow over time. The provenance of items, their history, and the stories behind who used them are fascinating to those of us who are collectors. If the old saying, “Birds of a feather flock together,” is true, chances are that you have several friends who also enjoy collecting. Create special memories with these friends by hosting an “Antique Share and Tell” party! This post shares some ideas to make your party one that everyone will remember.
The “Antique Share and Tell” Concept
This party idea was inspired by the famous TV show, Antiques Roadshow — but it’s not affiliated in any way! The concept of the party is to invite each person to bring along an antique item that’s meaningful and gather around hors d’oeuvres or desserts. After everyone enjoys the tasty treats, attendees come together and share the story behind their item and why it’s meaningful to them.
How an “Antique Share and Tell” Brings Friends Together
This party concept is especially effective at deepening friendships because it allows people to get to know one another better. Learning what your friends find meaningful and why memories impact them in the way they do builds the relationship. An “Antiques Share and Tell” party is a natural and fun way to better know your friends who share your interest in antiques. The end result is a stronger sense of community.
Ideas to Make Your Party Even More Memorable
Make your party even more memorable with these ideas.
1. Serve food that fits the theme.
Themed food is always fun. Choose a historical time period to serve as your theme or pick a favorite antique category. For example, if your theme is the 1920s, you could find recipes for foods that were popular in that time period or style your food in a luxurious Great Gatsby style. If your theme is antique timepieces, you could serve sugar cookies shaped and decorated like antique clocks. Let your creativity soar!
2. Play an antiques-inspired game.
Add some extra fun to your party by playing an antiques-inspired game. You could play a game of Scattergories with the categories being types of antiques. Or if you are all interested in a particular area of antiques, you could create a trivia game to showcase everyone’s knowledge. Alternatively, you could play a game that’s an antique in and of itself — such as a vintage Monopoly game.
3. Record your attendee’s stories.
Plan on many wonderful stories being shared at your party. You’ll want to capture these stories by recording them and sharing them with attendees as a memento of the occasion. You can record stories easily on your smartphone or even video your attendees as they share.
Be sure to check out Thingealogy’s recording function — you can record anyone speaking via your smartphone and associate the recording with a photo of the item.
If you enjoy hosting and you’re looking for ways to bring your friends together, consider putting on an “Antiques Share and Tell” party. You’ll have fun and create lasting memories!
Thingealogy® is a free story-telling app that helps you organize and preserve the memories of your antiques. You can write and record the stories of your items for family and friends to enjoy. Download the app, and try it out for yourself!
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