The Cordelia luxury apartments are located in the highly sought-after neighborhood of Nob Hill in Portland. The Cordelia offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment rentals in downtown Portland near the I-5 and I-84 Expressways with local attractions like Providence Park, the Cinema 21 movie theater, and the Metropolitan Learning Center.

Getting ready to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at The Cordelia this year? Following are a few easy-to-follow tips to help you have a joyous holiday.

Prepare a Guest List

Prepare for a happy Thanksgiving in your apartment home by assessing your space and creating a guest list. Decide how many guests you can comfortably host based on your entertainment space, and plan your guest list accordingly.

When planning your guest list, consider inviting family members, friends, co-workers, and even neighbors to help you celebrate the holiday. Once you’ve planned out your guest list, you’re ready to move on to the next step of meal planning.

Menu Plan and Organization

Menu planning is simple when you use your guest list to create a grocery shopping list for cooking your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Traditional Thanksgiving foods include menu items like roasted turkey or chicken, ham, green beans, and cornbread stuffing.

Delight your guests by serving Thanksgiving dinner in a themed environment featuring autumn colors and themed dinner plates like these Thankful Pumpkin dinner plates found at Hobby Lobby.

Cooking in an Apartment Kitchen

Cooking in an apartment kitchen takes planning and foresight. Start structuring your apartment kitchen for any holiday. Ensure to account for the extra space needed to house roasting pans, cake pans, and a serving area for guests.

If you’re running low on serving or cooking space, consider investing in folding tables or chairs to make your apartment home more comfortable for guests. Extra chairs and tables can come in handy when implementing fun holiday game ideas.