Easy Tips for a Christmas Tablescape
Get ready for some easy, creative, and budget-friendly tips for a Christmas Tablescape using a mix of old, new, DIY, and repurposed items. I hope these tips inspire you to get creative when setting your tables this holiday season.
I am obsessed with dishes and love putting together festive tablescapes for any occasion.
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Tips For Planning A Christmas Tablescape
I used a few items that I previously owned; some thrift store finds, repurposed items, and DIY projects to create an inexpensive Christmas Tablescape.
DIY Projects for Christmas Tablescape
All of these items are DIY projects that I’ve shared previously.
Earlier in the fall, I made an easy-to-make table riser for upcoming holiday events.
In addition, I made DIY ticking napkins with cutlery pockets and ticking tassels which I added to a DIY Table runner.
Don’t miss the table runner tutorial here.
Thrift Store Decor for Christmas Tablescape
Some Thrift Store Items take center stage on this Christmas Tablescape. These items cost only pennies compared to what you would spend purchasing new ones.
The thrifted items on this table include the hurricane lantern centerpiece, wine glasses, grapevine wreaths used as chargers, and a set of black candle holders.
You can save so much money by recycling thrift store finds. Here are some additional tips for shopping in thrift stores.
Foraged Tableware
The pinecones are foraged from our property and received a snowy flocking using this 2 Step Easy Technique. Faux cranberries were scattered on the greenery to help brighten the table and pull together the red-and-white theme.
New Items Used for the Christmas Tablescape
One of my favorite things to search for in vintage shops is dishes.
However, I love all dishes, and although these dishes from Bico Ceramics are new, they definitely have a vintage feel and work perfectly with the DIY Napkins & Tablecloth.
Sophie – Silent Night – Cow Painting – She loves taking center stage during Christmas.
The large pinecones rest on mini cedar wreaths (or candle rings). Another wreath is inside the thrifted hurricane lantern with a battery-operated candle.
DIY Table Runner With Ticking Tassels
The DIY Table Runner includes ticking tassels for a festive tablescape. The ticking tassel tutorial was a DIY tutorial from earlier this year.
DIY Ticking Napkins with Cutlery Pocket
The cutlery pocket adds a unique touch to these DIY Ticking Napkins.
I was inspired to make these napkins after these patriotic napkins made for the 4th of July.
The wrought iron candle holders are another thrift store find, and with the addition of festive napkin rings, they look festive over the Christmas table.
Repurposed Candle Sticks
The thrift store candlesticks look up to date with a fresh coat of black chalk paint. Placing the candlesticks at the end of the table creates a unique and unexpected arrangement.
The antique chippy church pew is filled with comfy pillows and snowmen.
Additional Tutorials That You May Enjoy
- 15 Ways To Decorate with Ticking Fabric
- 19 Sustainable Christmas Crafts
- 5 Cheap Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
- Easy Air-Dry Clay Ornaments.
I hope this festive table helps to put you in a festive spirit this week. Although the holidays will be much different this year, it’s even more important for us to try to create cheer and joy in our homes. Have a blessed day!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you.
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That table runner is gorgeous! You made that?
Stacy,
Yes, I did. Thank you!
Everything is beautiful. Festive and cheery!! Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration and talents!
Michelle,
I really appreciate this so much.
Rachel
Good morning. from Bainbridge Georgia! Thank you for sharing your Christmas table ideas! And I really like thr way you did it! In fact I have a white wooden stand just like that! You gave me some ideas for my table for sure! I love your dishes too
I have a lot of red & white speckled enamel dishes that I love. So once again thanks do much for sharing your Christmas ideas
Have a blessed day and have fun decorating!
Margie
Margie,
I’m so glad you got some ideas from this post. Thank you for sharing and I bet those speckled dishes would look great mixed with these Bico Ceramic Dishes.
Rachel
I am certainly inspired. Your tablescape is just beautiful! Pinned. Thanks so much.
Miche,
You are so sweet. Thank you!
I just love your table Rachel! And those dished are so pretty. I am just loving your Christmas decor style.
Kim,
I really appreciate your comments.
Rachel
Lovely. . . I am a new subscriber. . . .so lovely with your runner and those dishes. Very sweet.
Donna,
Welcome. I’m so glad you are joining me. I look forward to sharing more adventures with you.
I might be just a little crazy, but I focused on the beautiful edge of the black and red christmas plate showing on the photo of your table runner! Can you tell me the name of the plate line? thanks!
Melanie,
Those dishes are packed away until I pull out my Christmas and I can’t remember the manufacturer. They came from HomeGoods.
Rachel I am obsessed with your dinnerware too! xo
Stacy,
It’s one of my favorite patterns also.
I just can’t…I can’t get over how cute the ticking napkins are!!!! This is adorable Rachel!!!
Oh you are so kind Jennifer. Thanks for making my day.
I love your tablescape, Rachel! Everything is decorated so beautifully! Thanks for sharing your lovely ideas! Pinned.
AnnMarie,
I appreciate your comments.
Thank you so much, Rachel! These ideas are unique & traditional all at once! I have similar pine cones (not from my yard) that I wouldn’t have thought of using this way…. But I love the look of it. I will be trying something similar next year, guaranteed!!! The pine cone arrangement would look great on a mantel, too!! I love the glimpses of your beautiful home in the background, too. Happy 2023, & be well!!
MaryEllen
I really appreciate you for stopping by. I’m so glad you like this idea. Thank you for sharing your ideas.