My husband and I hosted Thanksgiving for his family for the first time this year. I loved it!! One of my favorite parts of the hosting process was setting the dinner table. Gorgeous pumpkins from a local farm adorned various parts of our house throughout October and November, so I gathered them at the base of a fun outdoor lantern stand. (The stand might look familiar since I used it for a July fundraiser event. For that tablescape, I incorporated fresh daisies, appropriate for the summer season.)
The benefit of this lantern stand is that it is tall enough for the lowest lantern to hang above eye level when guests are seated at the table. One element we often overlook when setting the table is the ability for our guests to converse freely. It is important to select a focal point for the table that is low enough to talk over or tall enough to see under. There is nothing worse than sitting down to enjoy a delicious meal and having to peer through the candelabra or flowers to chat with friends.
Here are a few creative ideas that can inspire you to make your own beautiful centerpiece for your Christmas table.
A simple red cloth gathered underneath a grouping of silver candlesticks, hand-carved Santas and a vine of glittery berries makes a stunning centerpiece for a large table.
Clustering pieces that vary in height adds dimension to a centerpiece. Don't be afraid to turn items on their sides to make things more interesting.
For those who prefer something more traditional, gathering a plaid fabric around a beautiful floral arrangement makes any table gorgeous.
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