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HOW TO CREATE A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE
No season is more ripe for a more-is-more approach to decorating than the holidays. It’s a maximalist’s time to shine! As I like to say: start with the tree, but certainly don’t stop there…
Whether you’re hosting a casual ornament exchange over pizza or a formal dinner for 12, setting the scene begins with your table. It should be noted that you certainly don’t need a set of Christmas china to make it happen. (Even though I certainly wouldn’t mind having this one, if anyone is asking.) When it comes to a holiday tablescape, there are so many different directions you 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. The key is just to commit and don’t hold back.
Below, a holiday hit list with everything (from the big ideas to the tiny details) you need for a magical Christmas scene.
MARCH 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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CULVER JEWELED CHRISTMAS TREE GLASSES
The best tables are the ones that have a strong mix – high-low, old-new. These vintage glasses are so festive and make for perfect cocktail or water glasses.
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GINORI 1735 ORIENTE ITALIANO RUBRUM DINNER PLATE
These Ginori dishes are a maximalist’s dream come true. Layer in loads of gold and plenty of candlelight.
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JULIA AMORY ROUGE TICKING STRIPE TABLECLOTH
You can’t go wrong with a ticking stripe. This is a classic and clean way to get a pattern in without overpowering the rest of the tablescape.
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SHREVE & CO STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS
I love incorporating silver into a tablescape – whether it’s Christmas or not. It gives the table a unique specialness.
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AERIN SOPHIA TUMBLER
A do-it-all glass that looks equally at home at an elegant holiday dinner as it does as the vessel for margaritas for a casual Christmas-Day brunch.
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ENGLISH SHEFFIELD PUNCH BOWL
Use this to serve a (spiked) punch or to chill the bottles of bubbly.
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ELIZABETH LAKE GINGERBREAD COCKTAIL NAPKINS
Skip the paper napkins. With whimsical designs, Elizabeth Lake’s embroidered linens make for a happy hour that is equally as elegant as it is festive.
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CABANA LOULOUDI WOVEN PLACEMAT
The perfect placemats for a casual holiday lunch or – in my case – Christmas Day Mexican brunch.
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MARIANA ISKRA TEQUILA GLASSES
Nothing says Christmas like candy-cane stripes. (Hot tip: Not just for Christmas though. You can use these any time of the year!)
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CAMBRIDGE IMPRINT PAPER CROWNS
There’s nothing like a party crown when you need a quick festive fix.
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PERSONALIZED GINGERBREAD COOKIES
Skip the paper place cards at the kids’ table and use personalized gingerbread cookies instead.
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SABRE RED STAINLESS STEEL FLATWARE
It’s all in the details: finish off the table with a festive set of flatware.
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LA DOUBLEJ WILDBIRD DESSERT PLATES
Don’t forget about dessert! Finish off the night with these La Double J dessert plates. They’d look even better with a slice of cake on top, don’t you think?
