How To Create A Casual Holiday Table

Dec 20, 2019 | Maggie Lane Designs, Tablescapes

Who is finished wrapping and decorating for Christmas??? I am!!!!!! You know I love tablescapes so I decided to put two different looks together this year. These are the pictures of our kitchen table of a more casual look which I’m so excited to show you. I will blog about our dining room table with a formal look on Saturday.

I bought these Pioneer Woman Holiday dishes at Walmart two years ago. This year I found the table runner, red wine glasses, and snowmen at Home Goods and the sugar/crystal covered fruit arrangement at Hobby Lobby for 50% off.

I love all Christmas decor but my favorite is the traditional red and white. I also love a dramatic centerpiece on a table but I don’t want my guests having to look around that to see me and vice versa! So I keep my table decor on the down low :-). Here are some suggestions for creating low centerpieces but still giving a dramatic look.

Tips on creating a casual holiday table:

Greenery – Lay a wispy length of pine as a green runner on your table.

Ornaments – Place special ornaments or treasures where you can see them and mesh into the green runner. Or put ornaments in a bowl with a string of dainty battery operated lights to give a sparkle effect.

Candles – Place small votive candles in decorative glass globes on your table to give a warm glow. Or surround a larger candle with cranberries and greenery for a more rustic look. Just make sure it is not in anyones way.

Layer – The key to any decor is placement and layering. Adding dimension and using different textures to create a festive look. Start with your biggest item and work down from there making sure you have room for dishes, napkins, silverware, and room for everyone to eat.

Serving Dishes – Setting up a side table or kitchen counter full of matching or even mis-matched serving bowls and serving utensils to compliment your table is a creative way to use your holiday dishes without crowding the main table. Mix in candles, greenery, ornaments, and berries to create a warm and festive look.

Use Food As Your Centerpiece – Make a meat and cheese tray and give it height by using different size bowls and dishes to add in jams, jellies, nuts, olives, etc. Use your favorite dish or a fun festive tray or even add some herbs to give it more color. Place in the middle of the table for everyone to enjoy!

More ideas for a fun casual holiday table:

Fill the table with food!!! Set up some plates on a different counter, have your guests grab a plate, sit down and dig in! It’s that simple. Make sure you’ve got enough napkins, silverware, and drinking cups and you can relax and enjoy the night!

Make a date for a “night of appetizers”. You can keep it simple or go crazy. Sky is the limit with appetizers.

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5 Comments

Carla on December 20, 2019 at 11:20 am

Very pretty!! Love the festive colors…Merry Christmas!!!????????????????❄⛄
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- Bobbi on December 20, 2019 at 2:27 pm
  
  Thank you!!! Stay tuned for my dining room table decor tomorrow! Merry Christmas!
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SOPHIE on December 20, 2019 at 4:35 pm

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!!! YOUR DISHES ARE UNIQUE & LOVELY. YOUR TABLE SETTING WOULD PUT ANYONE IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!
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- Bobbi on December 20, 2019 at 5:52 pm
  
  Thank you so much!!! And thanks for reading my blog! Stay tuned for a more formal look tomorrow :-). Merry Christmas!
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SOPHIE on December 20, 2019 at 4:38 pm

ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!!! YOUR DISHES ARE UNIQUE & LOVELY! THE TABLE SETTING WOULD PUT ANYONE IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT!
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