5 Things Every Christmas Table Needs
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This magazine-worthy (in my humble opinion) Christmas tablescape is brought to you by yours truly and Kristine Hoskins from KCH Realty. The two of us make a pretty dynamic duo and given we’re sisters, we’ve been each other’s favorite collaborative partner on anything creative since we were old enough to make dinner while pretending we had our own cooking show!
Whether you fly solo or make setting the Christmas table a family affair, here are 5 things to remember to include as you set the scene for your best Christmas yet!
1. Greenery
Fresh greenery brings any table to life! Kristine and I bought fresh flocked tabletop trees at the grocery store for $5.99 and placed them in prism mercury vases from West Elm.
Tip: The general rule for tablescape design is to ensure nothing obstructs a guest’s view. Thankfully, our slender, tabletop trees pass the test!
DID YOU KNOW Home Depot allows you to sort through their Christmas tree trimmings and take home for free? Not to be outdone, Costco has gorgeous wreaths and fresh garland marked down now to $5.00!
Go get your greenery!
2. Gold Accents
Even if you shy away from incorporating gold in your everyday decor, we suggest you embrace it at Christmastime! Gold flatware is a fun place to start but adding any golden accent you already have will help make your table merry and bright!
3. Placecards
Placecards elevate the occasion and let guests know that you’re a thoughtful host who cares about the details. Hester & Cook is our go-to merchant for fancy paper accents that keep us inspired and impress our guests!
4. Candles
With everything in me, I believe that candles should be part of your Christmas tablescape. I’m not quite sure where this deep conviction comes from but perhaps it has something to do with the fact that candles were invented by the Romans in 500 BC and it’s quite likely they’ve been part of every Christmas that ever was! If real flames are a problem, try flameless LED tea lights in festive votive holders.
Tip: Be sure to use unscented candles in the kitchen, on the table or anywhere near food!
5. Ornaments
Okay, so Christmas tables don’t need ornaments but we found that our table was in need of some color. Kristine grabbed some ornaments from her tree, dropped the mic and walked away. I might be taking some creative liberty on that visual but the ornaments really did add the perfect pop of color to our table at no additional cost.
Tip: Use different sized-ornaments for contrast and composition.
There you have it, 5 simple things a proper Christmas table should never be without! Merry Christmas friends! May your table sparkle with holiday spirit!
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