Let Yvonne talk you through how to create the perfect tablescape this Christmas.
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If your house is anything like mine, then the centrepiece of Christmas is always the dining table. It’s a place where family and friends come together to eat, drink and generally be merry!
That means you’ve got to show your table a bit of love if you’re hosting Christmas dinner or a festive soiree this year. With a fantastic Christmas tablescape, you can easily create a real wow factor in your home.
Once the prezzies are wrapped and the turkey’s prepared it’s time to set your sights on Christmas tablescaping. So, whether it’s a festive drinks party or the big day itself, make sure your table looks pretty as a picture. Read on for some of my top tips (hate that phrase but couldn’t think of a better way to put it!) for making your table look extra gorgeous this year.
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Layer Up
No, I don’t mean ask your guests to wear an extra layer so you don’t have to put the heating on! I say the more the merrier when it comes to placemats, chargers and plates. I think these additional layers give a more luxurious feel to the table.
Go mix and matchy with these to create a quirky look. Obvs my table is always pastel-themed!
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Knot Your Napkins
This is one of my all time fav’ ways to display napkins. Not only do they look super chic, the knot also provides a handy spot for your to place your cutlery.
While we’re on the subject of cutlery, I love gold cutlery, especially at Christmas.
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Add a Runner
No Christmas table is complete without a decorative runner to give it the wow factor. I like to use a mixture of foliage (either sourced from near my house or faux) and fairy lights.
I also like to spray my leaves and foliage white. This gives it a frosty look and gives the table a softer overall vibe.
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Add Some Candles
You can never have too many candles in my opinion! I don’t think a table is ever complete without multiple candles on it really is it?! Of course, just be careful where you’re popping your candles, you don’t want anything dangling over them!
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Add Baubles
They’re not just for hanging on the Christmas tree. Add baubles to your table for a quirky, festive feel. Use various sizes, colours and textures to add interest and create a more natural vibe.
And most importantly of all…pour yourself an ice gold glass of champers and sit back to enjoy all of your hard work!
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I’d love to see how you use your Yvonne Ellen pieces to decorate your Christmas table.
Tag us on Instagram and use the hashtag #YvonneEllen and I’ll share my favourites.