I figured as it’s practically December, I should do a post around Christmas, eh? I think it’s the right thing to do.
So, I’ve been debating what colours to use when decorating my own home this holiday season but I think I’ve finally come to a decision.
Part of that inspiration has come from a number of beautifully decorated table settings which I thought I might share with you in case you needed an extra helping of lovely prior to setting your Christmas table decor. (“extra helping” – geddit? See what I did there? Oh I kill me.)
| via pottery barn |
It’s definitely time to break out the sparkly stuff.
| via Shop Talk Blog (although technically a Thanksgiving setting, it still would work for Christmas) |
Twinkling lights never goes amiss. This crystal garland would look amazing on a Christmas table.
| via Red Lilly |
I saw this last year and I’m still in love with the idea of angel wings on the dining chairs.
| via Inspire Bohemia |
The mixed metals and candlelight here look so warm and festive.
| South Shore Decorating via Arcadian Home |
And then some non-Christmas settings that are equally gorgeous and inspiring…
How fabulous is that animal-print tablecloth with gold? Seriously considering something like this for my own Christmas table! Possibly not that traditional but really gorgeous nonetheless.
| via Made By Girl |
Another twist on black, gold and white – stunning.
We’ll do another just because it’s too pretty to leave out…
| via Luxury Monograms |
So after looking at all these beautiful settings, are you inspired?
I’m really quite excited about busting out the Christmas decorations. I’ve been thinking of taking inspiration from a few of these images and throwing in my own twist. My colours? Black, white and mixed metals (mostly because I have loads of gold stuff from years past and loads of silver stuff from more recent years so combined – bam! Mixed metals. Oh yeah.) And as I mentioned, I might try to incorporate some animal print as well on my table for a little unexpected fun.
Also? Desperate for gold cutlery. I just love it. Not sure if I’ll be able to score a deal on a set but I’m hoping eBay is kind to me this year.
Need more proof? How beautiful is this colour scheme? The Peacock blue is giving me heart palpitations.
| via 5th/58th |
What is your decorating scheme for the holidays? Do you stick to a limited pallet? Or are you all about the colour? Are you mixing metals too? Going all out traditional? Maybe you are looking forward to a White Christmas? (Side note: I would love a white tree!)
Leave me some comment lovin’ – we’re all about the sharing here and I like comments like Father Christmas likes some Brandy.
my mom collects gold cutlery–you would die!<br /><br />beautiful tablescapes here. i am going au naturel this year–think apples and little white lights and mini potted trees. i'll show you soon.<br /><br />the turquoise and gold is so so swoonworthy!<br /><br />michele
I'm sticking to my favourite colours from our wedding this year – have a few bits I can use from that mixed with a few Christmassy bits in the same colour scheme, luckily green seems to be in fashion this year so it's green, silver and white for us with a bit of a snowflake theme! Can't wait to decorate the table for my first ever year hosting! :)
so many things I like on your images! lovely greetings<br /><br />Maria
I had so much fun reading this post :-) Love these ideas and tablescapes. The blue and gold is so rich and yummy! You may start a gold cutlery craze with this post!! I get very excited about Christmas and I'm going with jewel colours – loved it last year so sticking to the same this year (and saving money!). <br /><br />Hugs hugs, <br />Meera xx
Thanks for all your lovely comments! So understand the saving money part! I can't afford a whole new look every year but my moods and whims change so often, it's hard not to get caught up wanting to recreate the gorgeous things you see on the interwebs ;)<br /><br />That said, I may have scored me a deal on some beautiful gold cutlery! Can't wait to set my Christmas table now :) xxx
Still my beating heart–black cherries. Oh, and I'm so excited about the cutlery posting.
Yay! Shiny and sparkly things! My ADHD is satisfied :)I love that you went with peacock blue and gold and not red and green. THANK YOU. I hate red and green together… and besides, that peacock blue is gorgeous. I'm probably going to go pale gray/blue and mixed metals. I don't know- I'm just leaning that way this year.