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November 13, 2017
Friends, Hosting, Thanksgiving

Friendsgiving

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This past weekend we celebrated Friendsgiving.. or should I say Familiesgiving (It doesn’t have the same ring too it!) Blake & Sarah (my sister & brother-in-law) are moving across the country next week and so we don’t get to do Thanksgiving together. Boo! I mean, we are so pumped for them and this new journey the Lord has for them but we are also SO SAD that we won’t be able to hang out as much as we do now! This has been a really exciting but quick turn around for them and we wanted to make sure we got some good time with them before the move.

We invited them over for a little Friendsgiving gathering – just the four of us – to talk about life, create new memories, and get excited about the future. I picked up a couple bottles of wine to go with our simple cheese board. With a whole day together, I thought it would be fun to enjoy some appetizers with a glass of wine!

I love Notable because it highlights the flavor profiles on the front of the bottle which makes the wine aisle way less confusing for me! There are so many fun bottles, locations, and names but I don’t always know what I am going to get when looking at the bottle. Notable not only lets me know, but does so in a beautiful way! I’ve said it once, and I will say it again! I buy products based on the packaging!

Continuing with the theme, we had some classical music (aka “festive”) on in the background while we chatted about plans to visit and packing the rental truck. Goodbyes are not easy but sometimes they are pretty exciting. It is so fun to see your siblings chasing their dreams and doing bold things!

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  1. Shannon Mahaney says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Friendsgivings are the best! I have yet to host one but maybe in the near future with all of my new friends up here in SC!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      You should!

      Reply
  2. Natalie says

    November 13, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    What a cute table set up! Friendsgiving is the best. I love the new pieces from Hearth & Hand at Target you have on your table, too!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      YES! Thanks! I was so happy to add them to my home!

      Reply
  3. Aubry Lybbert says

    November 13, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    What a fun way to celebrate friendship! I really love the idea of Friendsgiving (and you make it look SOOO cute!).

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Yes! It is always fun to do one! I’m all about adding to the holiday gatherings!

      Reply
  4. melissa :) says

    November 13, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    How sweet! 🙂 What a great way to celebrate! A quiet dinner of thankfulness filled sweet family memories. *heart that*

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks so much!!! It really is sweet !

      Reply
  5. Celeste Elizabeth says

    November 13, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I love this!!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Thank you friend!

      Reply
  6. mommadjane says

    November 14, 2017 at 12:06 am

    What a beautiful tablescape and way to say goodbye. ~ client

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      Thank you so much!!!

      Reply
  7. Heather Orme says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:44 pm

    So sweet! Where are the pumpkins on your table from!?

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      They are from Target!!! Nearly everything on the table is! haha

      Reply
      • Heather Orme says

        November 14, 2017 at 6:56 pm

        Oh, awesome! I should have guessed, Target has the best stuff!

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        • Elizabeth Mayberry says

          November 15, 2017 at 5:05 pm

          Hahah! Yes!

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  8. Julie Hood says

    November 14, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    CUTEST TABLE EVER. How do you do it?! And I’m so sorry your sister is moving far away!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      I know boo! Also thanks!!!

      Reply
  9. Christina Lemaire says

    November 14, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Beautiful tablescape! Blessings to your sister and brother in law in their move across the country!

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks so much Christina!

      Reply
  10. Jenna Condon says

    November 15, 2017 at 2:24 am

    What a beautiful table display! I love hosting, so once I have my own home I know i’ll be going crazy haha.

    http://abeautifulheart07.blogspot.com/

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    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      November 15, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks so much!! And you don’t need your own home to host either! You can always host with a friend, find a public space, or just have people over to your apartment/ dorm!!

      Reply

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