Getting ready for Christmas? Need some quick inspiring and last-minute table setting ideas? Enjoy these four attractive Christmas tablescape themes!
Tablescape themes (across)
Supplies needed (below) | Earthy theme inspired by nature & the great outdoors come wintertime | Tartan plaid theme reflecting Scottish/English history & seasonal cheer | Silver & gold theme synonymous with the song in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | White Christmas theme inspired by the loveliness of fresh fallen snow |
Table runner
| A beige linen table runner | A red and green plaid table runner | Elegant silver or shiny gold table runner | Antique white heirloom lace table runner |
| An abundance of winter greenery, berries, birdhouses, and faux birds | An assortment of mini-Christmas trees and red and green candles | Silver or gold candelabras surrounded by shiny silver & gold ornaments | Crystal candlesticks & bouquets of white roses & fake snow |
Placemats
| Round wicker placemats or rustic wood chargers | Evergreen patterned placemats | Silver or gold placemats | White damask placemats |
Dishes
| Glazed earthen stoneware | White plates with a green or red trim | Silver or gold trimmed fine China | White plates with ribbed edges |
Cutlery
| Wood stemmed cutlery | Forest green or red acrylic handled cutlery | Silver or gold cutlery | Antique silverware |
Drinkware
| Citrine glasses | Green or red mason jars | Silver or gold trimmed stemware | Crystal water & wine glasses |
Fabric napkins
| Linen napkins tied in burlap | Green or red napkins tied in solid red or green ribbon | Silver or gold napkins folded into rosettes | White napkins folded into a napkin pouch |
Place card ideas
| Pinecone shaped place card holders | Candy cane theme place card holders* | Gold reindeer place card holders | Snowflake place card holders |
Best holiday Music | Nat King Cole: The Magic of Christmas | Johnny Mathis: Merry Christmas | Josh Groban: Noël | Andy Williams: The Andy Williams Christmas Album |
Top tips
Feel free to mix and match holiday components to create your own personal design. Since shopping time is of the essence, use items from around the home that you already have. Keep it simple. Examples include filling a bowl with colorful ornaments and using it as your holiday centerpiece. Or using glass drinking tumblers to display colorful candy canes and assorted chocolates to be used as décor and dessert!
The reason for the season:
The Christmas season is about celebrating the birth of the Christ Child. In addition to going to church, many families honor the day by gathering with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and sharing a special meal together. Why not take the time to make your Christmas table a little extra special this year? It can be easily done by creating a lovely Christmas tablescape in the theme of your choice to enhance and elevate the experience!
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