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Tablescapes

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In theory, I love nothing better than cooking for my people at the holidays. In practice, it’s pretty stressful, but once it’s all on the table and looking and tasting gorgeous (which so far, it has), I feel like Martha motherf*****g Stewart.

I don’t get to host holidays all the time, but when I do, I try to do it right. Even though we’re typically cramming every single chair in the neighborhood around whatever tables we can scare up, I still try to throw in some sparkle and magic. While the overall effect is likely closer to this than this, it still makes me happy to try. So I am always looking for tabletop items that are either inexpensive or still usable after the holidays. I’m not spending a fortune on holiday table decor, only to be out a bundle AND have to store the stupid thing for a year or two until I can use it again.

One easy way to dress up a holiday table (without taking up too much storage space come January) are fairy lights and votives, especially the battery-operated ones. You can pop them in nearly anything to make a nice-looking display. Even something as simple as a grouping of different-height drinking glasses with lights and a little metallic ribbon, beads, pine or holly cuttings, or small ornaments will dress up the table. And I always like to include some vertical interest. Whether it’s taper candles, tall votive holders or glasses, nutcrackers, or small holiday trees, I feel like something tall enough to mix it up while still being low enough to talk over makes a classy display. I’m also a big fan of picking a color and sticking with it. I usually go with red, but there’s really no wrong choice, as long as you’re mixing up finishes and textures.

So here are a few holiday table settings that inspired me. I’d love to hear about your holiday table tricks in the comments!

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Absolutely loved setting this table design up for @theopentrunkworkshop holiday flat lay session! . Pairing vintage goblets & brass candle sticks with tin houses and pretty white plates…the fun striped table linens and greenery down the centre were the perfect way to wrap it all up!!! Each guest had a lovely hand written place card by our fiend Sam @mountaingrovestudio and she also created the amazing @foodworksyyc acrylic menu sign!!!! . Image @greylilyphotography Greens @sweetbloomfloraldesign Vintage pieces @orangetrunk Plates @ikeacanada Table linens & tin houses @homesensecanada Venue @glenmoresailingclub Host @theopentrunkworkshop . . . #orangetrunkvintagerentals #cottonstemheartsmerry #holidaytablesetting #holidaytabledesign #holiday #christmasready #vintageyyc #vintage #vintageweddingrentals #vintagestyle #yycvintage #yycevents #yycweddings #calgaryrentals #calgaryvintage #calgaryweddingrentals #yycboho #vintageboho #confettiwedmag #rockymountainbride #rockymountainweddings #doteweddings

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DAY 3! The Antique & Vintage Glass Holiday Event is excited to have @finelivingconcierge back with another gorgeous #tablesetting featuring our festive colours available in antique and vintage glass! 🎄 ( Everything on the table is for sale including the linen) Your popular table has many of our clients in awe and inspired by you! Thank you @finelivingconcierge for adding such special touch to our event! A good reason to come in, get inspired and choose special gifts for everyone on your list! @finelivingconcierge is available to create your holiday table setting or decor for your next dinner party or cocktail event! Dec 6th – 7th. Friday, 10 a.m – 7 p.m. & Saturday, 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Lawrence Park Community Church. 2180 Bayview Ave. Toronto. Free admission & parking. #toronto #torontoevents #torontothisweek #exploretoronto #torontofreeevents #torontovintageevents #torontovintage #vintagefortheholidays #whattodotoronto #torontodesigner #torontolifestyle #torontoliving #holidaytablescape #christmastabledecor #holidaydecor ##holidaytabledecor #finelivingconcierge #holidayshopping #uniquefinds #uniquegiftideas #antiqueglasseventintoronto #antiques #collectibles #collections #pressedglass #antiquegoblets #vintagegoblets #decoratorfinds

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Christmas table scape is complete!!! This year I used a lot of fresh greenery and my centerpiece is all fresh florals and greenery from Trader Joe’s. Moving forward live plants mixed with faux will be my go to. 🎄🎄🎄🎄 #beautifuldecorstyles #beautifuldecorstyles45 #west_coast_cottage #deckthehalls #rusticfarmhousedecor #christmasgarland #christmastablescape #christmastabledecor #farmhousechic #countrylivingmagazine #bhghome #instahome #betterhomesandgardens #myhollyjollychristmas #pocketsofmyhome #decorgalsdoitall #dreamingaboutdecor #myhollyjollyhome #bhghowiholiday #holidaytabledecor #stylingmyseasons #homefortheholidays #modernfarmhouse #christmasdecorinspo #lovingmyholidaydecor

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Happy Saturday!!! Don’t worry! I have not forgotten Thanksgiving!! That’ll be next weeks tablescape! I just had to share all of the gorgeous treats my friend Margie from @houseofmargo sent me! I couldn’t wait to put a pretty table together! These trees! The napkin rings! The placecard holders! It all just so elegant and whimsical but still traditional and stylish! I think these pieces can be dressed up or dressed down and still have quite an impact on your holiday table! Plus it’s just so fun to create with such beautiful things!! Have a fabulous weekend gang….and use TOMIMISWEGO10 when you go shopping over at Margie’s! @houseofmargo . . . . . #tablestyling #TablescapeSaturday #tablescapes #tablescapestyling #holidaytablescape #holidaytabledecor #holidaytable #holidaycenterpiece #americanfarmhousestyle #cottagestyle #cottagesandbungalows #betterhomesandgardens #bhgstylemaker #bhgstyle #housebeautiful #katecodchristmas #thedesigntwinslovechristmas #diningroom #diningroomdecor #diningroomsofinstagram #clintharpbuiltmytable

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  1. Prior...
    December 24, 2019 at 8:17 am

    Enjoyed this post – waking with some tea on this chilly Christmas Eve. Thanks for it and now I am
    Going to
    Click the links for this and this

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  2. Prior...
    December 24, 2019 at 8:19 am

    LMAO… the plastic silverware in the tp rolls – 😂😂

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  3. loisajay
    December 24, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Donna–what a hoot! Gotta love red plastic–festive and classic. Win-win! Merry Christmas to you and Beloved. XO

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  4. bcparkison
    December 24, 2019 at 10:01 am

    I used to think I need to do all of this. I even have my Grandmothers green glassed that I love . But now we know most of this is chock full of lead .Ugh!

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  6. Laura (PA Pict)
    December 24, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    These table settings are all glorious and I love each and every one of them. I have been gradually accumulating seasonal decorations since we emigrated but then we went and lost a whole lot in our basement flood so I have an opportunity to start over. I managed to pull together a pleasing Thanksgiving table but Christmas has rather run away with me schedule-wise. I think I may resort to some little white nightlight houses and some votive candles this year. Simple but effective. But this post has given me some inspiration for things to gather for this time next year.

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