Hosting a Friendsgiving feast can come with a lot of pressure. There’s the stress of cooking, entertaining, making sure there’s plenty of space, and everyone remains on their best behavior. If you’re hosting this year’s big event in your luxury apartment at The Residences, here are a few tips to keep the event as stress-free as possible.

Ditch The Dining Table and Chairs

Open your space by placing your table against a wall and using it as a serving table. Add chairs around your couch so there’s a natural, comfortable place to visit. Have fun and be creative with your seating. Make it a Friendsgiving picnic. People can be more stressed when cramped.

Decorate Vertically

Use your vertical space wisely to make your home look festive. Use your walls and door frames for festive garlands and pictures. Decorate any overhead lighting with festive fall leaves.

Have a Potluck Friendsgiving

The biggest stress of hosting Thanksgiving is cooking the meal. In a luxury apartment, you might find yourself looking for space. Well, eliminate that stress and make your dinner a potluck. Have your friends and family bring something. Ensure the invite lets everyone know what others are getting so you don’t end up with one too many of the same sides. You can only eat so much stuffing, right? A potluck will save time, stress, and space.

Make Your Meal About the Sides

Rather than going through the effort of making a big Turkey, why not make your feasts all about the sides? Ask your friends and family to each contribute a side dish. Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and all of the other sides make a delicious meal. Having only sides saves room for dessert. With only sides, you won’t stress making the perfect bird.

Don’t stress your Friendsgiving feast. Take these steps to have a fun, stress-free Thanksgiving in your luxury apartment at The Residences at Fillmore Plaza.

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