In a pinch, a Christmas table setting can be done up so easily, just by moving your other Christmas decorations onto your table.
These decorations were picked up off my Christmas mantel and set out on a simple white tablecloth.
You may have seen these IKEA snowflake chargers on my Scandinavian Tablescape last year. I think lots of layers adds visual interest, so I placed another shiny silver charger on top of the snowflakes. Then we’ll use white plates on Christmas morning.. unless I change up my table one more time before then;)
I saw the prettiest napkin rings for sale as hostess gifts at our Bombay & Co Inc, but I decided I could easily make my own. I just took the ribbons off these mini Christmas tree photo frames. Once you open them to add your own photos, just place a piece of florist wire in with the photo and wire them to your napkin rings. I think it would be neat to print little names with Christmas symbols in place of the photos as well.
When they’re not in use, I just slide the rings onto my Christmas tree branches so the photos are displayed there. I can always add the ribbon back and give them as gifts as well.. but I think I’d rather have them here, smiling at me from the table.
New Note: Here we are it’s Christmas Eve and I’ve set my table for Christmas Morning Breakfast. Not much has changed, except a few additions, white plates, cutlery to the sides, gray and white placemats (I thought it was looking a bit wedding-ish) and I brought the pink votives and our Nutcracker onto the table as well. We’ll be having a big mash up of eggs, bacon, sausages and gingerbread waffles for a change from the Morning Wife Saver this year. God Bless!
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I have to apologize, these photos turned out so blurry.. or maybe it is just my tired eyes playing tricks on me.. after wrapping presents and staying up late too many nights in a row?
I’m almost ready for Christmas Eve.. I’ve got most of my groceries stashed in the fridge and half of my presents wrapped. I’ve even got half of my housework done.
There are so many last minute details that I need to remember.. I’m making my list and checking it twice, yet I’m certain I’ll forget something! We enjoyed just the loveliest Christmas brunch this morning and that really got me in the mood to play Christmas tunes and wrap more gifts.
Just once it would be so awesome to have everything done at least a week before Christmas!
How pretty! I have the little pewter frames from a million years ago and was thinking of using them again—now I’m sure I will. Your place is incredibly gorgeous. I can’t believe I missed those ikea snowflakes.
Thank you, Eva. They took moments to make and it’s fun to see faces on my place settings:) I’m sure your home must be just stunning judging by how beautiful your Christmas tree was on Facebook! xx
Oh, such a lovely table setting, Barb. I love all the shades of white, and the different textures and surface finishes. Another masterpiece!
It sounds like you are well-prepared for the big day, far ahead of me in fact. My family dinner is Tuesday evening, so I’ll be shopping for it and prepping tomorrow, to make things as easy as possible on the day. Wrapping? Perhaps I’d best get started, lol.
Best wishes to you and your family for a joyful and relaxing Christmas! Holiday hugs to you, Marlene
Your photos didn’t look too blurry to me! Maybe I was just so impressed with the beautiful setting. It’s simply gorgeous. I hope Christmas is a wonderfully happy and peaceful day in your home this Thursday, Smidge. I am sure it will be!
So pretty! So Smidgey-poo! So I could never pull this off 🙂 Merry Christmas
Lovely. I think a table set in all white is so pretty anytime of the year but it is especially pretty at Christmas. I know that you will get all those last minute things done. Don’t worry…just enjoy the day with your family.
Merry Christmas my friend, this table looks absolutely like a winter wonderland 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
The table looks sooo pretty! But at my house, we end up having to take all unnecessary decorations off the table in order to have room for the big platters and all the side dishes. How do others deal with this? I have suggested buffet style, but no one seems up for that…
That would be a challenge for sure.. I think I would remove most and just have a few centered down along the table with room for platters between. We always do buffet in our home, my friend always plates the food and serves it. Maybe your family would like that? Who doesn’t like to be waited on:D
Coming to your blog, always puts me in a festive mood Barb :). Loving the all white theme. So chic
Just what I needed this grey old morning! A quick fix of Christmas magic, Bamber-style 🙂 The napkin rings is the loveliest idea, Smidge, but I’m running out of time. Next year, maybe! Have a fabulous Christmas and my very best wishes for 2015.
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Just plain gorgeous, Barb. I think the photos create a dreamy effect, just right for the occasion. It lends itself to the notion of a Christmas table so steeped in tradition that we can hardly be certain whether we are looking at Christmas Past or Present. Either way, it’s a beautiful table. Merry Christmas, Barb, to you and your wonderful family.
That is the nicest compliment:D I hope your Christmas Present is one of the best ever.. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
I have really enjoyed all your festive posts.
I hope you and all your family have a wonderful Christmas! xxx
Hello Barbara,
Your white table looks SO pretty. I wish you and yours a happy, joyful and peaceful Christmas and I hope you all have a good 2015. 😉 x
Your table looks so beautiful for the holidays! I hope your family has a great Christmas and New Year 🙂