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Birthday Butler
The Bowtie
Volume One · The Thanksgiving Edition
A Give Thanks banner hung on a gold stand across a kitchen island dressed with pumpkins, pomegranates and candles
Cocktails, tablescapes and simple ways to make Thanksgiving feel special
The BowtieWelcome
Welcome

A little help for the host.

Thanksgiving is a lot to carry. So we put together something to lighten it: a keepsake guide with the drinks, the table and the small traditions, all in one place. Consider it our way of saying thank you for being part of Birthday Butler.

None of the holidays are complete without Birthday Butler.JESSICA C.
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I. The Entry

A banner that says ‘welcome’.

A Give Thanks banner on gold stands above a console table with pumpkins, pomegranates and amber candles 1 2 3 4 5
Get the look
  1. 1The Give Thanks centerpiece. Stand and banner.
  2. 2The Give Thanks banner. Double-sided, laminated, ready to clip.
  3. 3Amber glass votives for a warm, steady glow.
  4. 4Pumpkins, gourds and corn stalks in mixed sizes.
  5. 5A wooden bowl of pomegranates as the centerpiece.
Why it works

When guests and family arrive at your house, nothing says welcome to our home like a Birthday Butler setup. It sets the stage for what’s about to come... (yum!)

And the best part: when the pie is gone, swap it out for the next celebration, even if it’s just a snow day.

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II. The Cocktail Bar

Pour something everyone can toast to.

A Give Thanks banner on gold stands above a brass bar cart set with glasses, pumpkins and autumn leaves
i.

Cranberry Ginger Sparkler

Tart, spicy and the color of the season.
You need: vodka, cranberry juice, apple cider, ginger beer, a rosemary sprig.
Make it: Fill a glass with ice. Add 1½ oz vodka, 2 oz cranberry juice and 1 oz cider, then top with ginger beer.
ii.

Spiced Cider Fizz

Apple pie in a glass, with a little sparkle.
You need: bourbon, apple cider, cinnamon stick, orange slice, sparkling water.
Make it: Warm the cider with the cinnamon and cool slightly. Pour 3 oz over ice with 1½ oz bourbon and finish with a splash of sparkling water.
iii.

After-Dinner Espresso Martini

Rich, creamy, and the one guests ask about.
You need: vodka, coffee liqueur, chilled espresso, vanilla syrup, cinnamon.
Make it: Shake 1½ oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz espresso and ½ oz vanilla syrup over ice until frothy. Strain into a coupe and dust with cinnamon.
The host’s note

Line up the juices, ice and garnishes, then clip a Give Thanks banner. The corner looks planned, and you are free to enjoy your guests.

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III. Small Traditions

Start one this year.

The gratitude jar

Set out slips and a pen at arrival. Read them aloud after the blessing.

Jobs for the kids

Greeter, napkin folder, music chooser. Give each a name tag with the title.

A butcher-paper kids’ table

Cover the end of the table, leave crayons out, and let them decorate it.

Friendsgiving, too

Many hosts celebrate twice. Add the Friendsgiving banner to your collection.

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The BowtiePrint it.

One Stand. Every Celebration.

One reusable stand and swappable banners for Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then birthdays, and anything you want to celebrate after that.

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