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Come Inside My Favourite Cozy Gathering

October 15, 20251 min read

Hey Hosting Queen,

We just celebrated Thanksgiving this week here in Canada, and I’ve got to tell you, —it’s one of my favourite gatherings to host.

Come on into my Thanksgiving Day feast (even if you’re currently on day three of turkey leftovers 🤭).

As you arrive, the front steps are decorated with pumpkins, fall leaves, and a charming Happy Fall, Y’all sign at the door. You walk in and are immediately greeted by the warm, mouthwatering smells of roasted turkey and cinnamon-spiced cider. You just know it’s going to be a good day.

Before dinner, you grab a cup of my famous mulled hot apple cider (the best you’ve ever had!) and chat with other guests while enjoying cozy fall touches everywhere you look.

🍂 The Table Is Set With:

  • A burnt orange tablecloth sprinkled with fall leaves

  • Brown dishes and neutral-toned napkins

  • Pumpkins, candles, and even cute handwritten place cards

  • More food than you could ever eat—every single dish made from scratch with love

  • And when you think you couldn’t possibly eat one more bite…
    You somehow find room for not one… not two… but
    three kinds of pie. (Yes, all homemade—and no, we’re not judging if you have a piece of each.)

This is the kind of cozy, memory-making celebration that fills my home—and my heart—every year. 🧡

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Less Stress, More Magic ~ Always

With Love,

Krista

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

Krista R | Made With Love Gatherings

Krista is a certified event planner, theme-party enthusiast, and the heart behind Made With Love Gatherings. With over 20 years of experience creating meaningful moments, she helps women host beautiful, stress-free gatherings that reflect their style and story. When she’s not planning parties, you’ll find her journaling by the fire, paddleboarding with her kids, or dreaming up the next themed celebration.

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