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18 TABLETOP BUYS TO SET A FESTIVE HOLIDAY SCENE

No season is more ripe for a more-is-more approach to decorating than the holidays. It’s a maximalist’s time to shine! (I always say: start with the tree, but certainly don’t stop there!)

Whether you’re hosting a seated dinner for 12 or a casual ornament exchange over pizza, your table will set the tone for the evening. Make it extra festive. There are so many different approaches one can take: keep it classic with crimson touches leading the way, make it all about metallics with silver and gold accents against a crisp white tablecloth, or go for the Christmas clash and festoon with abandon. No matter which style you choose, the key is to commit and don’t hold back.

You don’t need a set of Christmas china to make it happen (thought I certainly wouldn’t mind having this one, if anyone is asking). When it comes to the table, it’s all about the little details – joyful accessories and playful extras. Below, 18 buys for a fabulously festive table.

 

HOUSES & PARTIES MARBLED PARTY CRACKERS

Whether it’s the holidays or a birthday party in the middle of summer, party crackers are the quickest festive fix for a table. Filled with games, paper crowns, and more, these are a must-have for the occasion.

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It doesn’t get much more classic than this. These plates are elegant and make for a timeless choice for any celebratory gathering.

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CLEMENTINA SKETCHBOOK FESTIVE RIBBON HAND-PAINTED PLACE CARDS

Your guests like to be told where to sit. Get the job done by having these festive place cards calligraphed with your guest’s names.

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ELIZABETH LAKE PORTO PLACEMATS

Let these lead the way for any direction you choose to go with your table. They’re essentially a holiday neutral with endless mixing and matching potential.

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MODA DOMUS FERRARI TUMBLER

These red glass tumblers instantly bring a festive feel to even the most simply set table. I love the vintage-inspired shape, and the gold rim is the icing on the holiday cake.

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ANTHROPOLOGIE TAPER CANDLES

No table – especially a holiday one – is complete without the glow of candlelight. These extra-tall taper candles come in so many good colors (I love the pink!) and will make a chic statement on any table.

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SILVER REINDEER FIGURINES

An Amazon find that looks a lot more expensive than it is. These reindeer are sparkly in all the right ways. Add them on either side of a floral centerpiece.

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KIM SEYBERT LUSTRE PLACEMATS

In the perfect shade of holiday red, these acrylic placemats offer both a festive touch and the luxury of not having to pull out an iron.

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FURBISH JOYEAUX NAPKIN

The napkins are where you can really go for it on your table. Let your tablecloth provide the color direction and from there, go bold by mixing and matching different patterns.

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CABANA LAGUNA GLASSES

Each with a different colored rim, this glassware set brings a festive touch to any table – and one you’ll enjoy long after the holidays are over!

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