My Dining Table Gone Christmas

Creating a Christmas tablescape for my dining room table is my. favorite.thing.  Here she is, in gold, white and soft green...

Can't forget the chairs...

These four images above I've entered in Scot Meacham Wood's Holiday Decorating Contest over at his beautiful blog The Adventures of Tartanscot.  The remaining images are just because I love this time of year!

Craft commerical... the potted branches below I made by spray painting two old garden pots I already had, stuffing them with florist foam, spray painting some red dogwood twigs after cutting them to size, and you can see the rest.  Super easy, really quick...

When you work with colors that blend with your existing decor, it gives you a soft look as opposed to a lot of "pop".  There's no right or wrong, it's about what you like.

Here's the sideboard behind the table...

There is nothing like making my guests feel special at my table.  That's what taking the time to set your table with an extra effort does -- it just makes people feel good.  I know I tend to go overboard because I'm in design, after all, but it doesn't matter how much you do.  Even the tiniest addition of a green or extra candles will do the same thing.

Will you try a little extra something for your holiday table this year?

Now, go check out the gorgeous contest images at The Adventures of Tartanscot!  Click here.

Talk to you soon,
Carol