so this week over at the newlywoodwards my friend kim dared us to entertain. she wants to see our tables! i don’t host any major holiday dinners, so i thought i would show a few ideas for table settings for two. which, of course, could be multiplied by any number of people.
this little table and built-in bench is in my kitchen. i cleared the decks, and started gathering! (and yes … i’m going with christmas themes. it’s been christmas around here since the first of november.)
first up is a fun take on the traditional red and green. i got these amazing glitter houses and trees at wal-mart for a buck! score! i used them in my dining room for a display (which i’ll show you another time). i’m a big fan of all things glittery!
paired with fiestaware, place mats from the gift shoppe and my glitter trees … i think it looks pretty darn festive and fun!
next up is a bit of rustic glamour! burlap makes a quick table cloth (great minds think alike – kim used a burlap piece in her table setting!). a twig star painted red adds some holiday cheer.
hobnail mercury glass and glittery pine adds sparkle and glamour! i love the mix of rustic and glamour.
and for the third and final setting …. {thrifty} holiday elegance.
you remember the tree i painted white. i also found this metal candelabra at goodwill for a buck which i painted white and topped it with some vintage red glass ornaments (also from goodwill) instead of candles.
no tablecloth necessary with these beautiful ivory, gold and red place mats.
and a few cupcakes under glass cloches complete the look.
i hope you enjoyed my settings. do you have a favorite? if you want to see more amazing table settings, be sure to head over to newlywoodwards. have a table setting of your own? be sure to link it up!
I love them all but the thrifted holiday is my fave! You are so creative and resourceful. I am glad that Kim sent me your way.
Wonderful displays!
wow. those are allll gorgeous! you definitely have a skill there!
I love all three table settings, but my fave is the last one – love the simplicity with the pops of red. Great ideas. I hope you set your table like one of those just for yourself during the holidays.
Ooh…I love them both!!!
So festive:)
Oh my gosh – your built-in seating. This is our next project and I can’t wait – especially now that I’ve seen yours. I love your tablescape too, it’s so festive and fun. I’m on my way over…hope you’re ready for uninvited guests (who are also strangers) :).
I love all your table settings, as I knew I would. My favorite is probably the first with the red and bright green. I’m a fan of that color combo, and esp. that Fiestaware bright green. Adorable.
Thanks for linking up this week!
THREE? I seriously heart you, I love each and everyone of them!
Ahhh, so you are the guy who is always first to comment on Kim’s blog. You’re a beast, dude.
Anyway, hello from Lizzie in Progress! I meandered over from the DIY party, and lawdy am I glad I did. I am L.O.V.I.N that second set up– the burlap with the glitter? I die.
Good work!
LB
You’re great at putting tables together! These all 3 look amazing. LOVE the middle one!
The red twig-star is adorable. Such a classic look!
The second one is my favorite, but I really love the glitter houses and trees, too!
Your built-in seating is to die for! I love all three arrangements!
Seriously Michael??? Seriously? Three? You’re insane. and amazing. I love the rustic star but I think the cupcake cloches (bad pun alert) take the cake for me.
Wow, beautiful! I love the idea of using ornaments instead of candles. Such a fun mix of ideas.
I’m loving the first one for the color & I :want: those placemats…but my FAVE is the 2nd one, it’s just the right mix of rustic & glamour !!!
Wow, three settings!! You have some great items in your gift shop! They are all really terrific, but I think I like rustic glamour the best. It’s understated but still has sparkle! Very nice job.
The second one is my favorite, but I love all three. The idea of using ornaments instead of candles on the candleabra is just genius!