GET INSPIRED - Holiday Table Settings

Martha, Martha, Martha

Image: Martha Stewart

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Ahhh, The dining table, so many beautiful options...Here's a few tips to get your creative concepts rolling..Never neglect what you already own, don't be afraid to use your fine china and crystal, it only grows dusty in the closet.

Maybe casual dining is more your style, collect evergreens from around the yard and display your collection in similar vases or vessels.... As I've said in the past, just stick with a commonality. Ex, all white, glass, vintage etc. Don't forget to mix textures, scale + height of objects

PURE ELEGANCE

Image: Bijoukaleidoscope

Image: Carolyne Roehm

This table setting is very dramatic and sophisticated; although I do try to stay away from oversized centerpieces, they tend to block your view across the table..

Image: House and Garden, December 2007. {Aerin Lauder's home}

Image: Better Homes and Gardens

Image: Cottage Living

Image: Domino Magazine

Image: Country Living

BUFFET STYLE

Image: Country Living

Image: Country Living

CASUAL BUT STILL REFINED

Image: Domino Magazine

Image: Country Living

Image: Better Homes and Gardens

Image: Country Living

ACCENT YOUR SIMPLE DISHES

{perfect for the first course, or dessert}


Kate Spade + Hermes

Images: Elle Decor

More reading on the subject....

left: From the queen of entertaining, A Passion for Parties by Carolyne Roehm

right: The New Book of Table Settings, by Chris Bryant and Paige Gilchrist

{often naturally inspired}

BON APPETIT