{"id":1557,"date":"2014-10-17T22:36:06","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T22:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2022-10-04T10:21:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T14:21:41","slug":"thanksgiving-party-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/thanksgiving-party-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Party Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. The weather is not too cold, the leaves are still turning colors, and the frantic end-of-the-year rush has not fully kicked in. If you\u2019re hosting your family\u2019s Thanksgiving gathering this season, check out these little touches that will make your home extra cozy and welcoming for your guests.<\/p>\n<h5>Create a Tasteful Centerpiece<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_92122327.jpg\" alt=\"Tasteful_Centerpiece\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/>There is no need to go overboard with your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Some flowers and candles with fall colors will give you a look your guests will love!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5>Go Ga-Ga for Gourds<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_18671014.jpg\" alt=\"GaGa_For_Gourds\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/>Decorate your entryway with gourds and pumpkins to get your guests in the spirit before they even walk through the door!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5>Give Tableware Some Flare<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_210220636.jpg\" alt=\"Tableware_Some_Flare\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>Tie up your guest\u2019s napkins with some twine and fake fall leaves! Add a few acorns for that extra autumn kick!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5>Serve Cider with Style<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_210154114.jpg\" alt=\"Cider_With_Style\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/>Forget glasses! Pour some cider into a hollowed out apple for the perfect crowd pleaser. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and star anise to really impress your guests!<br \/>\n<br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h4>Dress Up Your Dessert<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_221807914.jpg\" alt=\"Dress_Up_Dessert\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>Turn your cupcake into a turkey for a dessert as cute as it is tasty! If you aren\u2019t as artistically inclined, simply make turkey shaped cookies with a cookie cutter!<\/p>\n<p><br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h5>Ditch the Vase<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/shutterstock_138009566-676x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ditch_the_Vase\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/>Use a bowl with water into a hollowed out pumpkin for a festive fall flower vase!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><button class=\"more-link\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"author":1271,"featured_media":1561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[41,95,63,82,31,56,62,57],"class_list":["post-1557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertaining","tag-decorating","tag-diy","tag-entertaining-2","tag-home","tag-homeowner","tag-host-a-party","tag-party","tag-party-tips","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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