by Andrea Lauren Interiors | Nov 11, 2013 | Design Advice, Seasonal, Themed Decor, Uncategorized |
This year, showcase your holiday feasts with a beautifully dressed table fit for family and friends to gather round! It’s easy to transform your typical dining set into a gathering place for a memorable holiday ambiance; just think “layers”… You start by laying down a foundation for your holiday spread. In times past, a decorative table cloth would suffice, but replace it with (or add to it) a custom table runner and we’re ready to create the perfect holiday table setting! Think of the runner as a runway for a holiday display; place a seasonal floral arrangement in the center, and build off of it in each direction. Candlesticks and holiday accessories help create a beautiful scene for guests to admire while they wait to be served. Appetizers can be arranged on multi-tier stands, ready to be doled out with decorative server ware and spreaders. Many times, something as seemingly unimportant as a unique pair of salt and pepper shakers can be one of the subtle details guests notice as they admire the close attention you paid to the meal. At each guests’ section of the table, personal touches can be made to make each person feel welcome. Place settings are an opportunity to mix colors and patterns to tie all of your florals and accessories together. A metallic charger beneath a stack of various-sized dinner and salad plates can rest under a pre-printed name tag, or perhaps a single-page menu of the meal about to be served. And for the finishing touch, don’t forget the dining chairs! Wrap tulle or a holiday ribbon around the backs of chairs...
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