{"id":2471,"date":"2019-11-23T04:48:20","date_gmt":"2019-11-23T04:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lindyslist.net\/?p=2471"},"modified":"2019-11-24T01:16:50","modified_gmt":"2019-11-24T01:16:50","slug":"friendsgiving-disney-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lindyslist.net\/?p=2471","title":{"rendered":"Friendsgiving Disney Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

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My fireplace all decorated in the theme… Sources: wreath from JoAnns…Friendsgiving banner from Amazon… letterboard from Felt Good Vibes….pumpkin icon on letterboard from A Peace of Creativity (Etsy) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I kind of love doing Disney mash ups with something unexpected. This theme was exactly that. It’s around Thanksgiving. I was having a few friends over, so Friendsgiving seemed a perfect theme. I wanted to put another layer to it by adding a little Disney magic. The current Disney movie is live action Lady & The Tramp, so I thought that’s the perfect choice. Lady & The Tramp may predominantly be a love story, but there is also a theme of friendship.<\/p>\n

My friends have come to many of my themed events through the year, but this one welcomed a new friend to the party. Since it was her first time experiencing a theme of mine, I wanted to do something meaningful to her. She has 4 dogs, so that made this choice of theme even more easy to make. It was so fun to host her and my other friends.<\/p>\n

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Guests were greeted with this sign declaring the theme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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My vision for the party was to create Tony’s Ristorante ( where Lady & The Tramp had their famous spaghetti dinner and kiss) celebrating “Friendsgiving.” With that in mind, I decided on Italian food for the menu. I served 3 courses. Each course has a nod to Thanksgiving and to Lady & The Tramp.<\/p>\n

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The ristorante sign …letterboard by Felt Good Vibes, banner by A Peace of Creativity ( Etsy) “Tony” font and silverware from Words With Means ( Etsy). Lady & The Tramp figurine by Jim Shore… Fall trees are by Department 56 and the little pumpkins are by Shop Cherry Sprinkles ( Etsy)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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We began with drinks. I offered a variety of my usual beverages ….soda, water, coffee, tea…but tonight guests could have Italian Sodas, too. They aren’t too difficult to make and bring another layer to the theme.<\/p>\n

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Bar set up in theme and ready to make Italian Sodas…recipe: 4-6 ice cubes, 1\/2 -3\/4 cup soda water added, then 3 Tablespoons of half and half, next 3 Tablespoons of syrup ( I offered peach and raspberry and added vanilla later ) then garnish with whipped cream and a cherry…Sources: syrups from World Market…gold cups from Party City… Lady & The Tramp silhouettes from Disneyland … bow on letterboard from All About Bows ( Etsy shop)… Happy Friendsgiving napkins from Target<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The first course was appetizers … I served a cranberry jalape\u00f1o dip with crisp little bread crackers … antipasti on skewers, these two were the nod to Thanksgiving with the flavors and presentation. I put the skewers as a turkey fan around a pear turkey body I made. The antipasti skewers were alternating Italian olives, marinated mozzarella balls and salami. I also served meatballs in a grape jam\/chile sauce a nod to Lady & The Tramp and their meatball dinner …and some rosemary parmesean “pup” corn.<\/p>\n

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The 2nd course was dinner. Because it was Friendsgiving, Tony served something a bit heartier then spaghetti, I made my mom’s lasagna. She always made it for when we had company growing up and sometimes even for Christmas Eve. I made bread sticks in the shape of “bones” with a spread of garlic and parmesean. Lastly, I served a mini salad bar, so people could make their own. All of this was served buffet style<\/p>\n

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My mom’s lasagna recipe is so good …the difference is the layer of ricotta, cream cheese and sour cream with green peppers and green onions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mini salad bar that guests could help themselves to<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The final course was the dessert. Again, I mixed Thanksgiving, Lady & The Tramp, and Italian. Pilgrim hats made from cookies and Reese’s … Mini cupcakes with paw prints out of candies another dessert … and a cannoli dip with wafer cookies.<\/p>\n

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Cannoli dip and wafer cookies …cookies from World Market <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pilgrim hat cookies\/candies …Mini “paw” cupcakes <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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My niece ( in middle) posing lol …the buffet <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I set the table with layers of plates and napkins for the different courses. Turkey place cards from Party City<\/em><\/strong> add a bit of festiveness. The centerpiece was flowers, and two lit pieces one representing Thanksgiving from Jim Shore <\/em><\/strong>and the other Lady & The Tramp from Disneyland <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Placesetting close up … paper goods from Party City except leaf napkins which were from Target …beige rimmed plate from Crate & Barrel… paisley napkin from Pottery Barn<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tablescape …the closer lit box is the spaghetti scene from Lady & The Tramp …the light makes it hard to see it <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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We had great conversation …we watched the original Lady & The Tramp … we played games. I gave a garlic Parmesan dipping oil for bread as a parting gift for the human guests …and since each guest has a beloved dog at home, I also sent home my dog’s favorite dog biscuit from Trader Joe’s. <\/em><\/strong>Their peanut butter and banana ones, she just loves.<\/p>\n

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A close up of the letterboard on mantel …letterboard by Felt Good Vibes… pumpkin by A Peace of Creativity <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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close ups of some elements …the adorable Lady & The Tramp spoon is by Little Magical Supply Co ( etsy) …the beautiful Lady\/Tramp peg dolls by Meyer’s Peg Dolls <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lady & The Tramp Tiered Tray …1st tier: Spoon by Little Magical Supply Co ( Etsy)… L&TT peg dolls by Meyer’s Peg Dolls …2nd tier: crocheted Lady hat by Aleyza Love ( Etsy)…Puppy Lady popping out of shoe box from Jim Shore… L&TT light box from Disneyland… Bottom Tier: L&TT eating spaghetti figurine from Jim Shore… lit candle from JoAnn’s Fabrics …L&TT beads with paw prints from The Pink Hutch ( Etsy) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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My niece, Terese, after the party <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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First photo the beginning of the set up…last photo, my niece Torrey having sweet dreams with Mickey …after the party …and both my nieces were okay with photos I posted of them in this post <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hope you enjoyed the peek into my mash up of Thanksgiving\/Lady & The Tramp! I’m thankful for you coming a long on this blogging journey with me! I began my blog at this time two years ago. It’s been a dream come true to share some of my themes, decor, and life with you all. Celebrating is always top of my list…may you have a joyous Thanksgiving with your tribe.<\/p>\n

Coming up next on the blog is Christmas! I have some fun things to share. Including sharing one favorite Christmas show\/movie a day til Christmas…you can follow daily on my Instagram from December 1st to 25th and here on the blog weekly.<\/p>\n

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All sources referenced in last L &TT tiered photo except…bone bow from All About Bows ( Etsy)… stuffed Lady & Tramp are from Shop Disney… faithful friend dog ornament from Mary Engelbreit <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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