6 Tips for dressing your table this holiday
By Elizabeth Scruggs, Superior Construction and Design
Photos by Chesley Summar Photography
We all drool over Pinterest worthy tablescapes and dream of having a perfect holiday home, but when it comes down to it- who has the time OR money to create such lavish spreads?
It’s fun to flip through the pages of your favorite magazine to find inspiration for the holidays, but what I’m looking for- and what I hope we’ve created for you here- is something real, something easy to duplicate, and something that uses items you already own.
I put this table together for Wilson Living’s holiday party using greenery from my yard, my big boys’ childhood sled, and assorted holiday decorations I already own. When decorating, think outside the box using items you own in a different way- and when in doubt, always use fresh foliage. It adds color, texture, and even aroma- and that’s something you can’t buy!
Tip No. 1
Use a minimum of colors to keep things simple and unified. This table featured classic red and green, punctuated with black and silver.
Tip No. 2
Add sparkle with candlelight and hang glistening ornaments from the fixture to help reflect light.
Tip No 3
Ice skates and a sled help make a winter table festive.
Tip No. 4
Details are so important! Wrapping the chair backs with wide strips of felt provided the perfect place to add Christmas picks with snowflakes and mittens to carry out the winter theme.
Tip No. 5
Using a chalkboard, you can change the message to welcome guests for different events during the holidays without changing the tablescape.
Tip No. 6
Simple chargers and white plates were dressed up a bit with chalkboard paper featuring a different holiday greeting at each setting.
From our Wilson Living Family to yours, we wish you the most wonderful time of year!
