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November 28, 2016 · 14 Comments

Elegant Christmas Table Setting

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Regular readers know that — once a month — I do a Contributor Post at Beauty in the Mess. For November, I shared How to Throw a Holiday Party on a Budget, and you got a glimpse of my Christmas tablescape. I pulled together an elegant Christmas table setting for a dinner party… for a grand total of $0.00! A deal, right? I mean, that’s even cheaper than a set of paper plates.

Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

To read my tips on throwing budget friendly dinner parties, visit Beauty in the Mess. Those tips will work for any color palette or theme. So, for today, I’m going to show you a bit more of that tablescape and how I chose the design and color palette.


Elegant Christmas Table Setting

I bought skinny mid-century candlesticks, back in August, at a yard sale. They may be old, but they are new to me — and I’ve been using them everywhere {for an Apple Cider Bar and a Fall Centerpiece}. No surprise, then, that they became the inspiration piece for my Christmas Tablescape.

Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

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Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD


The dramatic black “table runner” {visit Beauty in the Mess to see what it actually is} with gold polka dots echoes the brass finish — and a lace table cloth compliments the delicate lines — of the mid-century candlesticks.

My go-to white dishes match everything, but a green napkin and magnolia leaf place card bring in additional color. I chose green to pair with black and white because it is a Christmas color. So, even though there aren’t any pine, berries, or holly, it is still a Christmas-y tablescape.

Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

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Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

The chargers and silverware are both silver. While gold or brass would be perfect for this tablescape, silver works well. It’s okay to mix metallics on a tablescape, just like it’s okay in a room design. Plus, it’s cheaper than buying new silverware… or chargers… or candlesticks!


Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop

If you’re a fan of a pretty table setting, there is more to see! Check out 7 more lovely Christmas tables, today and Wednesday. Find all of the links, directly below the image.

Elegant Christmas Table Setting with Black, Gold, Lace by @CraftivityD

Monday
Craftivity Designs / North Country Nest / 2 Bees in a Pod / My Creative Days

Wednesday
Designers Sweet Spot / Our Crafty Mom / Meet Our Life / Life on the Bay Bush

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About Lora Green

Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to Create a Home that is simple, functional, and beautiful. With an eye for practical solutions, she designs multi-purpose rooms which pack a storage punch. As a busy mom of 2, she shares crafts that are quick and easy, without sacrificing style. For fun, she loves to go on a homemade scavenger hunt and plan trips to Disney.

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Comments

  1. Lindsay says

    November 28, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Love, love love your tablescape! So pretty!!!

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    • [email protected] says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Thanks, Lindsay!

      Reply
  2. Sabrina says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:17 am

    What a beautiful and simple tablescape you have created. I love the colors and the lace tablecloth. So pretty Lora!

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    • [email protected] says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Lace is just timeless ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I love, love, love the black and gold polka dots! They are so glamorous!

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    • [email protected] says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:58 am

      Thanks, Amanda!!

      Reply
  4. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Your tablescape is so pretty. Those candlesticks are beautiful…we love the magnolia leaf place card too!

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    • [email protected] says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  5. zan says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    I love the bold colors and the things you used to create the tablescape. The wrapping paper goes very well with the green and it is such a frugal idea too. I popped over to read your post at Beauty in the Mess – I love all the tips you gave.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

      Thanks, Zan! Glad you visited BITM ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Kelly @ North Country Nest says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I love the lace – it adds such an elegant touch to the tablescape and you seriously cannot beat free decor. It turned out just lovely, Lora!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks, Kelly ๐Ÿ™‚ I love using lace.

      Reply
  7. Michelle James says

    December 1, 2016 at 12:18 am

    Such a beautiful Tablescape! Love the layers of fabrics! Very inviting!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks, Michelle!! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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