The result is a holiday tablescape full of movement.
It doesn’t feel tied to one holidayyou could use this right through the New Year.
Iridescent Touches
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Glimmering iridescent touches feel both nostalgic and modern.
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Tabletop Trees
Who doesn’t love miniChristmas trees?
The silhouettes feel midcentury-inspired, while the colors are glamorous, creating anunexpectedtablescape.
There’s no need for red when the table feels this dreamy.
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In this space, the classic red and green elements add a quirky touch to the vibrantly colored room.
The garland isn’t over the top, but it adds a simple, welcoming feel.
“Bring elements from the forestbranches, leaves, and twigsto create an authentic and grounding atmosphere.”
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Kropovinsky uses elements foraged straight from the forest as a direct reference to winter’s cozy yet powerful ambiance.
“Throw in something unexpected, such as a scarf, for extra interest.”
You could even do s’mores for a festive dessert over the indoor fire bowl.
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Icy Palettes
Create an icy palette with white andmonochromaticicy blues.
Sometimes more really is more.
Typically, you’ll seecandlestapered at different heights.
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It’s a modern feel for a Christmas celebration.
She used pink and turquoise accents in this table to tie it to the room’s decor.
Bell Napkin Rings
Bells will be ringingliterallyas your guests sit down and unfold their napkins.
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Tie a jingle bell to each napkin, then echo that glittery gold in flatware that matches.
It’s a holly, jolly festive tablescape.
A few touches of red and glittering votives to add a bit of holiday festivity.
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Keep the place tweaks simple and let the arbor be the star.
Add a few perfectly placed slices to your Christmas tablescape or use them to adorn your place options.
This is perfect for a glamorous dinner party or an event between Christmas and the New Year.
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It perfectly mimics the evergreen design on the plates, but the overall feeling is still minimalist.
If you’re not using family heirlooms, you could also use ornaments that double as favors.
A few votives add a twinkling effect to the otherwise rustic look.
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It’s an added bonus if there is a small gift inside for the guest to open.
“Let the stripe pattern do the loudness for the rest of the table.”
One Single Garland
You don’t need to go over the top to create abeautiful holiday table.
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Add one simpleevergreen garlandperhaps foraged from your yardright down the center of your table.
Advent Wreath
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Use your advent wreath as your tablescape on your everyday Christmas table.
How Do You Make a Christmas Tablescape?
Artem Kropovinsky
you’re free to make a Christmas tablescape out of anything that you might consider Christmas decor.
There are endless possibilities to make your Christmas tablescape all your own.
How Do You Decorate a Simple Christmas Table?
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Maybe you create a minimalist tablescape with a few candles and sprigs of evergreen.
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