I’m so excited to share our Friendsgiving celebration! This year we wanted something colorful and reusable — decorations that make a statement for the party but can be stored or repurposed afterward.
With a color palette inspired by IZZE’s vibrant flavors, we created ombré place settings, a pom-pom chandelier, playful yarn cornucopias, and a warm “Thank You For Being A Friend” theme. Using bright, coordinated hues gave the table a cohesive, fun look while letting each guest choose a seat based on their favorite flavor.
I’ve been obsessed with monochrome styling lately, so we made each place setting a single color and mixed different colors across the table. IZZE’s bright tones were our inspiration; they work great as a stand-alone drink and as a cocktail mixer. Plus, with no added sugar, no preservatives, and no artificial sweeteners, they’re an easy, feel-good option for guests.
To finish the look we dip-dyed placemats and sprayed simple clear glasses with non-toxic paint for a pop of color.
We also made pom-pom napkin rings. They’re simple and charming: three pom-poms and one tassel tied to a length of yarn, then wrapped around the napkin. They double as favors — guests can reuse them as bag charms or wall decorations.
We love adding color to desserts. For these pies we added colorful candy to the whipped cream on a pumpkin pie and used candy letters to spell a message on the apple pie — a playful finishing touch that ties into the Friendsgiving theme.
And yes — the pom-pom chandelier is a showstopper. It might not be practical as a permanent fixture, but reimagined as a wall hanging it’s a beautiful, long-lasting piece. For ours we made many pom-poms and tassels, strung them by color on individual strands, and tied the strands to a wooden frame (we used a stretched canvas frame without the canvas). Hanging from rope created a dramatic overhead display; swapping the frame for a wooden dowel makes an equally stunning wall installation.
We’ll share a full tutorial for the yarn cornucopia soon, but spoiler: more yarn was involved. It’s a fresh, colorful twist on a traditional centerpiece.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
Creative Direction: Kelly Mindell | Art Direction & Styling: Cyn Moreno
Food Styling: Theresa Rountree | Production Manager: Samantha Martin
Models: Jenna | Cortney | Tisha | Leslie | Rachel | Morgan | Sam
Sources:
IZZE Sparkling Grapefruit | IZZE Sparkling Peach | IZZE Sparkling Clementine | IZZE Sparkling Pomegranate
I love how this Friendsgiving came together — colorful, reusable decor and simple DIY details that make the celebration feel personal. Whether you keep pieces for future parties or give them as favors, these ideas are meant to be enjoyed again and again. Any Friendsgiving plans on your calendar?
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