Your Christmas tree may be the centre of the attention for the festive season, but don’t forget the drama and sense of occasion you can create around the Christmas feast. Don’t just make do with a festive candle or two, create your very own Christmas tablescape this year – a miniature wonderland to lift the spirits and spread some Yuletide cheer.
Here are a few ideas to get you started…
Classy colour with sparkle
Do you like your festive decorations full of colour and sparkle? But how do you create the perfect Christmas table that glitters, but is not overwhelming…?
It is a good idea to stick to a simple partnership of two colours that complement each other. Red and cream, gold and white, and silver and gold are all classic combinations that work together well at Christmas.
That doesn’t mean you have to forget about the glitz – no Christmas is complete without a bit of sparkle. Beaded table linen and napkins with metallic thread are a great way of adding glamour and shine.
Light it up
Use Christmas lights everywhere! There are so many beautiful, battery-powered lights available now. Put them all over the dining room to add sparkle – around your pictures, inside glass vases, and along your table runner.
Create something truly eye-catching at the centre of your table – make your own version of a Yuletide candelabra. Take a large glass candlestick and hang it with a multitude of twinkly lights and mini decorations. You’ll have a Christmas centrepiece that will light up the room.
Nature’s table
A festive tablescape made from natural decorations can make the Christmas table extra-special. Bring in a large branch from the garden and festoon it with glass and silver baubles, ribbon and tiny lights to make a centerpiece that celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
Or fill a tall vase with foliage, berries and silvered twigs to make a natural, and very unique, centerpiece. If you can’t find berries in your garden, we sell very natural-looking artificial, berried branches that can be mixed with real foliage to the same effect, and used year after year.
Add sparkling baubles and pinecones tied with ribbon, plenty of glittering tea lights and tall candles, finish with a sprinkle of Christmas table confetti, and you’ll have a spectacular tablescape that will turn your guests’ heads.
Table tricks
After the Christmas feast is over, how lovely it is to linger long at the festive table – over cheese and biscuits, nuts and truffles, port and liqueurs – and to have table games and conversation pieces to add to the occasion.
Crackers are a tradition, but rather than the ubiquitous shop-bought crackers, why not make your own? It is much easier that you think – and you can give everyone a personalised gift you know they will really want.
Add personalised baubles to the table tree, some games and surprise gifts. Everyone will remain around your table into the evening, chatting and having fun, surrounded by the stunning Christmas tablescape that you designed and created. Memories will be made!
