Bon Appetit

Setting the table at Christmas time can be hair-raising and stress inducing, but it doesn't have to be if you plan well and plan ahead.  Prepping that turkey, making all the appy's, and getting your sides started can be stressful enough, let alone the thought of "oh no, uncle Bob's always early and I haven't polished the silverware!".  The setting of the Christmas table can (and should) be done in advance of your guests arrival and even before you stuff that turkey.  You can easily pop your glassware on the table moments before your guests arrive but leaving everything to the very end can make even the toughest Martha-Stewart's-at-heart go mad!  Leave yourself enough time to polish the silverware (if you plan on using it) and set that table in all of it's festive glory so that you too can enjoy all the work you put into it!

The Christmas table can be done in many different fashions and doesn't have to be the traditional setting of days-gone-by.  There are so many different colour options (depending on your theme), and layering effects to make your mashed potatoes and gravy appear magical.  I've thrown together some colour themes and options from the traditional spectrum to the more modern to help get you thinking outside of that roasting pan.

The collections below are grouped together by colour and the shops in which you can find these items:

Blue Christmas Table - Pier 1

Clear + White Christmas Table - IKEA

Blue Christmas Table - Anthropologie

Multi-Coloured Christmas Table - Anthropologie

Red + Green Christmas Table - Crate and Barrel

Green + Cream Christmas Table - Pier 1

Red + Multi-Coloured Christmas Table - Pier 1

Red + White Christmas Table - Pier 1

Red + Green Christmas Table - IKEA

Silver + Gold Christmas Table - Crate and Barrel

White + Wood Christmas Table - Anthropologie

Red + Yellow Christmas Table - Anthropologie

Don't be afraid to mix and match what you see above, I wanted to provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your table setting needs.  You'll notice that even with the more "traditional" of arrangements that there is a more modern edge/feel to it with the clean lines and colour options.  Mixing different media also help to enhance the layered and overall theme on the table making it more appealing to the eye and inviting to your guests.  Don't be afraid to use colours that you may not necessarily equate with Christmas as there are really no rules (aside from the keeping with your theme of course!).  So go ahead and dust off your Aunt Janet's yellow platter and serve up some roasted vegetables for your guests, they will certainly appreciate it!

Happy Shopping!

Courtesy of:
Anthropologie
Crate and Barrel
Pier 1
IKEA