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I am SOOOOO excited to be back with our THIRD annual Friendsgiving bash – can you believe it?! This is one of my most favorite traditions on BFFF. One of my all-time favorite parts of the holidays is creating a jaw-dropping tablescape. From planning the menu to curating special pieces to incorporate into the design, I love the whole entire process. 

Elegant table setting with a white plate, striped napkin, and small white pumpkin. A name card with Melissa is placed next to gold cutlery. A wooden box with colorful flowers and antlers, along with a pink wine glass, adorns the white tablecloth.

So I got the party started early as I wanted to do a quick trial run of my table décor a few weeks beforehand…Mostly because I can’t wait to decorate but also to hopefully inspire some of you as you start planning your own holiday tablescapes. I have to admit; our content usually takes a few weeks to saturate on Pinterest before it goes viral. The more people we reach, the more we are doing our job successfully! ;) We all have a little Martha Stewart in us, right?! ;) 

Smiling woman in a blue striped blouse holds a roasted turkey garnished with oranges and herbs. A table with a pie and flowers is behind her, along with a festive autumn wreath on the wall.

In the past, I’ve always made everything from scratch, which took forever. I always felt that I wasn’t present in the moment by the time friends arrived and the feasting began. I was so exhausted from recipe developing, shopping, dishes, cooking, and the whole 9 yards. So, this year we did something a liiiiiittle different. Instead of spending 10 hours in the kitchen like last year, I took some flavorful shortcuts.

A stylish table setting includes white plates with striped napkins topped by mini white pumpkins, gold cutlery, and pink wine glasses. There are small floral centerpieces and decorative antler ornaments on a white tablecloth.

Four women are seated around a dining table with autumn-themed decorations and a variety of dishes. One woman stands, smiling and holding a roast turkey. The table is set with plates, glasses of rosé, and a centerpiece. A fall wreath hangs on the wall.

How I put together this tablescape in a few hours

A table set for a meal with a roasted turkey, lasagna, salad, pretzels, dip, and bacon. Theres a centerpiece with flowers, and white plates with napkins and name cards. People are arranging the dishes.

A person with long hair holds a packaged pie and a container of bacon cheddar ranch dip. The pie is in a black plastic tray with a clear lid. The person is wearing a light-colored sweater.

Two women smiling and chatting at a dining table set for a meal. The table is filled with dishes like salad, pretzels, and a floral centerpiece. They are holding forks and have glasses of pink beverage. Bright window in the background.

Two women sit at a table enjoying a meal. The table is filled with dishes like salad, pretzels, and a main course, accompanied by glasses of rosé. The setting is bright with plants and shelves in the background.

A person wearing a blue striped shirt slices a pumpkin pie with a red-handled knife. The pie is garnished with pink flowers. A Give Thanks banner hangs in the background, with a glass of rosé and small white pumpkins nearby.

Four women are seated at a table set for a meal. One woman stands pouring a drink. The decor is light and airy with a floral wreath on the wall, a small plant, and pumpkin-themed accents. The setting has a casual, festive atmosphere.

I can wholeheartedly tell you this was the easiest and best Friendsigving we’ve celebrated to date! Cheers to adding More Merry, and Less Shopping Time, to Your Holidays!

About Melissa Johnson

My bakery experience taught me the secrets to simple baking. Now, I share easy-to-follow recipes and party ideas through Best Friends For Frosting® and my cookbook, Celebrating Everyday, simplifying everyday cooking and holiday celebrations.

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  1. Aunt Jo Ann Blanchard says:

    I absolutely love this latest Best Friends for Frosting post. You killed it, Melissa!

    I was so wrong about your branding and “pink”. I have loved the “pink” in posts!!!

    What I have loved the most about your posts are the pictures that include you – my beautiful niece, Melissa, in them!!

    I love you,
    Aunt Jo Ann

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