We are just days beyond the turkey, but you may have noticed…it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We decorated our house, including this Christmas tablescape, over the weekend and it was SO MUCH FUN. We didn’t even break an ornament this year (yet)! I’m busy looking for fresh ideas to incorporate into my Christmas décor and the 27 other bloggers I have teamed up with this week have just the stuff I ‘m looking for! #christmasideastour
I hope you’ll check out the links below for ideas that will spruce up your camp this Christmas!
Today I am highlighting a homemade tablescape. It’s one anybody can put together.
You’ve probably heard me say FREE is one of my favorite words, it’s true.
My love of being inventive with what I have on hand (free), paired with the fact that I usually feel like I’m hemorrhaging money about this time every year had me merrily shopping my yard. It’s one of the best stores there is.
You can do it too…shop my yard if you live nearby or your own if not.
Or a park.
Or maybe a neighbor’s. I’d ask permission first. 🙂
Next, I shopped my cubbies and closets and dug out some plaid wrapping paper. Perfect.
Last year I bought a set of Johnston Brothers Winter scene plates on post Christmas clearance. For a silly low price.
Pulling them out of the dark recesses of my cabinets makes me happier than it should. They debut December and hibernate come March.
I kicked off with “wrapping” my dining table with two swaths of plaid gift wrap, taping it to the underside of the table so it stays put when my little people start messing with it.
I find that setting the table first…plates, napkins, flatware…makes it easier to design a centerpiece that works and leaves enough room for the real deal of eating.
Once the usual suspects (like my great grandmother’s monogramed silverware) were in place I layered treasures from the yard around a cake plate scattered with pecans (from our pecan trees).
I broke down and bought a bouquet of red roses from the grocery store as the centerpiece focal because, well, I just needed them.
Nestled in a silver sugar dish they are the crowning jewel of our little table.
We had dinner tonight with this lovely sight, lights shining behind us.
My kiddos love drinking out of fancy glasses. I love letting them.
What do you have in your yard and closets to reinvent for a Christmas tablescape?
Check out my friends below and share if you enjoyed this Christmas tablescape please!
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Pretty table and I have those same plates that I bought a few years ago and found a few more this year.
The plates are fun to collect. You house is just so precious…loved visiting Christmas past!
Your table is classic and gorgeous! I love your table itself!! Gorgeous! Plaid and Christmas always make me happy! They just for together!
Isn’t plaid fun? Wish I had more of it! Thanks
Such a pretty table! I have those same plates and used them on our table this year too. Great minds think alike!
I loved seeing the different way you used your plates – still drooling over your chargers!
Love your monogrammed flatware! What a special addition to your beautiful tablescape!
Thanks Jennifer your house is stunning as usual!!!
Gorgeous table! How special to have your grandma’s monogrammed silverware…beautiful!
It really is a treat to have! I wish I pulled it out more, but we do use it!
What a festive table! It’s rustic and elegant at the same time. Love all the pops of red and the family engraved silverware is fabulous!
I heart the silver as well. Feel so lucky to have it!
Beautiful table…I love the way you mixed the elegance of the roses with the greenery and the plaid…such a very festive table…I so love the dinnerware that sets the tone for your wonderful tablescape.
Sincere thanks Shirley – your home was so beautiful!
Wrapping paper for a table runner! How creative and it adds such a nice touch to your natural tablescape, which is gorgeous! Swooning over your winter plates and Grandmother’s monogrammed silverware. Your photography is stunning by the way!
I always go with what I have and wrapping paper was it this year! Thank you about the photography, I am really finding myself enjoying the challenge of it more and more!
I love your wrapping paper runner and all the vintage touches. Your grandmother’s silverware is gorgeous. What a treasure to have. I want to come shop your yard. Quite envious of your magnolia!
Poor Magnolia – they actually don’t grow that well right where I live and this one keeps looking half dead each year and still pulls through! You are welcome to come snip if you are ever in town 🙂
Beautiful! You are clever to think of using wrapping paper as a table runner. I love your grandmother’s monogrammed silver and think that you are smart to actually use it. I’m like you, I try very hard to shop my house to decorate instead of buying new things.
You always have such great ideas! I love how you shop your house too. Thanks Paula!
Beautiful… love the classic plaid!
Classic is always a good way to go! Thanks friend!
So attractive and festive, love the plaid wrapping paper!
Jenna
Thanks Jenna, we have enjoyed the table setting so much!
Great idea to use wrapping paper for runners! You’ve inspired me!
Kathy from A Graceful Table
Thanks Kathy!
Loved your Christmas tablescape, especially the centerpiece!! Love the wrapping paper idea for the “runners”, too. Blessings to you…..
Thanks Lanita, I love ideas that don’t cost a lot!
I love your table simple but wonderful colors for Christmas,i love Christmas and what it represents so, i really don’t think there is anything ugly in any decorating we do.I know it makes your children feel special to eat at such a pretty table.
I couldn’t agree more, we have enjoyed our table all week long!
This is absolutely beautiful! I love the Texas pecans incorporated on your table.
Thanks Stacey, I probably over use pecans in my decorating! I love them!
I love this! I am not good at decorating but this is so simple I think I can do it. My favorite part is that your kids love drinking out of the fancy glasses and that you love letting them. I always let my kids eat off the china and never once did they break anything. I am doing my twig tree this afternoon!
I completely believe in using the good stuff! Can’t wait to see your twig tree!
Your tablescape is beautiful! I’m really loving the traditional colors for Christmas this year as well. I remember getting to drink out of the big people glasses…it was such a treat. 🙂
I love your table Kim. The red roses you got…just because…and I especially love your grandmother’s monogrammed silverware!
Your tablescape is so homey and pretty! I LOVE the plates!
Thank you for sharing! I felt like I went on a little mini-vacation here. 🙂
Such a festive and natural tablescape! I love it!
The red berries and the magnolia leafs are the perfect combo!
Kim,
Your table setting is beautiful and so inviting. Your dishes look like they have some blue in them which I love. I would love to have magnolia tree in the yard, but have managed to kill those planted previously. Pinned photos onto the Christmas in Texas Pinterest board and invite you to join as a pinner.
Merry Christmas,
Judith
Magnolia certainly only grow in particular spots, so it might not be you! Thank you for the invite, can’t wait to join!
Sun a pretty table Kim! Your plates and silverware are perfect! You are brave to have your kiddos drink from fancy glasses. Love the natural elements you added to the table and the verse at the end:). Pinning and sharing. Thanks so much for sharing this @ Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. Take care, Tara
I break things more than they do :/ thanks for sharing Tara
What a beautiful Table Kim! I’m pinning!
Cat
You are so sweet to me Cat, thanks!
Kim, I love those plates and the tablescape is stunning! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at this week’s Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash! http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/12/make-it-pretty-monday-week-161.html I hope your week is merry and bright! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
So grateful for the feature! It means a lot to me, such great posts on your party always!