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Augusta Hoffman’s Intimate Friendsgiving In SoHo

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Augusta Hoffman’s Intimate Friendsgiving In SoHo

November 17, 2025

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This year, we held our second annual Friendsgiving and tapped interior designer Augusta Hoffman to host the intimate event at our SoHo store. Guided by Augusta’s creative vision, the evening blended her own family traditions with Jenni’s, resulting in a memorable evening shrouded in warmth and connection. With friends and tastemakers present and every detail inspired by the season, it was the kind of event you could never forget.

A softly lit dining table with a white tablecloth is set for Friendsgiving, featuring plates, glasses, and cutlery. Tall candles and a garland of wooden beads decorate the table; shelves with more candles glow in the background.

Augusta Hoffman’s Intimate Friendsgiving In SoHo

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A dimly lit dinner table set with wine glasses, plates, cutlery, candles, and a decorative garland creates a warm and elegant Friendsgiving atmosphere.Bistro Vintage Cutlery, Ivory, $115

The Menu

Guests enjoyed a seasonal menu by Alimentari Flaneur—Potato Leek Soup with crème fraîche and caviar to start, followed by roast turkey with classic sides, and a Brandy Poached Pear for dessert—paired with Joshua May wine and spirits from Origen Holistic Spirits. Wishbones were passed around the table to honor Jenni’s Thanksgiving tradition, and party poppers were passed around before dessert to honor Augusta’s—each one holding an Oak Essentials Lip Balm as a thoughtful gift.

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Two bottles of white wine with floral labels sit on a wooden table next to a large vase filled with reddish-brown and green leaves, creating an inviting scene perfect for a cozy Friendsgiving gathering.
A wooden sideboard with a white sculptural vase holding delicate white flowers, draped with a long garland of small tan beads—perfect Friendsgiving decor—next to a table lamp and a small candle.
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The Company

Joined by friends Lilly Sisto, Brittany Albert, Augusta Cole, Katie Harbison, and Danielle Hirsch, the evening unfolded as everyone relished the simple pleasure of being together over a beautiful meal. Conversation flowed from the first toast of the evening to the final bites of dessert—making this an unforgettable night of connection and community.

A dimly lit, elegant Friendsgiving dinner party with many people seated at a long table, illuminated by candlelight. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, with soft shadows and cozy interior decor visible in the background.
Two women stand smiling in a warmly lit room at a friendsgiving, wearing dark and tan jackets. The background shows candles, shelves with decorative items, and people engaged in conversation.
A group of five people at a warmly lit friendsgiving gathering, smiling and talking. Two people in the center embrace in a hug while others stand nearby holding drinks. Candles and ceramics decorate the shelves behind them.
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Four people socializing indoors at a friendsgiving event; two men in white shirts chat with two women, one in black and one in gray, while a person sits at a table in the background.
Two women smile and pose together indoors at friendsgiving; one holds a glass of wine, while the other wears a scarf and coat. Shelves with vases, candles, and warm lighting are visible in the background.

Photos by Daniel Polizzano