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Setting the Holiday table is as much a creative outlet as preparing the Holiday meal itself. Country Living reminds us that “colorful linen napkins or a family heirloom can inspire a whole look”. Place cards or untraditional items such as leaves can decorate plates before the food is served. Food and Wine reminds us that the table settings and place cards should be set the night before to make Holiday entertaining preparation flow as smoothly as possible. For table setting basics such as how to set the table and why, refer to this Style Cultivator post.
Anthropologie is often my go to source for beautiful table ware. I have my eye on the ‘Beast Feast‘ collection, a nice showcase for Holiday fowl. I am not one for alcohol shots per se, but I’m trying to work in this Boreal Beast Shot Glass into my table settings this Holiday season. I might flip the glasses upside down and use them for flowers.
Most publications will suggest goards, pumpkins, twigs and fall foliage as fitting table decorations- I prefer a polished seasonal bouquet. Although the colors have to be adjusted for fall and winter entertaining, confettisystem.com always inspires me to entertain.
It’s also a nice touch to give guests a little something to take home, such as a small box of chocolate, a tasteful candle, or even a small bouquet.
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Cookiemag.com has a vintage post on setting the stage for Thanksgiving or any Holiday for that matter. Warm spiced cider give the room a welcoming fragrance- when coupled with a fire, it’s hard to push guess out the door.
Hollister Hovey doesn’t offer Holiday inspired suggestions per se, but this is a great blog to view for decor inspiration.
Finally, a good glass of wine will help any table setting shine. The New York Times offers a Holiday wine guide.
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