A Red and White Christmas Tablescape
Red & White Christmas Tablescape
Once again, a plate caught my eye and became my inspiration for this simple red and white Christmas tablescape. I found these plates on clearance at Pier One Imports. One of those things that is such a deal, I just had to buy them. I loved the red and white and knew right away I would use these for a Christmas table. 
I saw these placemats and thought they would coordinate well with the plates. I don’t remember where I got them, but I like the look. This combination reminds me of Swedish decorating.
I didn’t want this to be a fussy tablescape, I imagine this would be a lovely Christmas morning tablescape. To me, this isn’t an elegant table, but a welcoming one. 
This cute cake plate with a snowflake pattern on it seemed like the perfect centerpiece. I tucked some red felt snowflakes under the cover and nestled two white ceramic birds onto the snowflakes. 
In keeping with the snowflake pattern, I used a felt snowflake ornament as a napkin ring. I rolled my white napkins tightly so they would fit into the snowflake and then folded it over.
When I thought I was finished, I felt like the table needed a little something more. Even though the red and white patterns were bold and a great contrast, the table looked a little bland. I had picked up a couple of these felt mistletoe garlands at Target thinking I would use them to trim gifts, but since they were felt, they mixed perfectly with the felt snowflakes, and added enough contrast to give the table the “oomph” it needed. I would love to welcome my guests to this table on Christmas morning, wouldn’t you?
Stark red and white are favorite Christmas decor theme–love the Scandinavian look!
Thanks Paula, I fell in love with the dishes and the rest was easy!
Not fussy at all and very charming! It’s very seasonal without overdoing the theme. You have a very light hand when decorating and know how to pull the look together. Beautiful!
Very pretty and fresh! A nice wake-me-up-before-you-go-go kind of table! (That was a 1980s reference. Sorry…I forget I’m old!)
I have those same Pier 1 dishes in the yellow-gold, and I love them! I think I’ve only used them once (crazy!), but I do love them. You’ve inspired me to give them another peek at the world!
Enjoy your weekend!
Cute cute Chloe! Love the birds and snowflakes under the dome!
What a beautiful tablescape, so festive!! Happy Holidays!!!
Thanks so much for sharing on The Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday this week!!
Karren~Host
This is sooooo beautiful!! I’m totally in love with the plates!
Pinning!
Have a great day,
Steffi
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It looks great! I love how you found so many red snowflakes for the theme. Co-hosting Oh My Heartsie Girl WW linky! Thanks for linking up!
A beautiful setting! I love the pop the red place mats and plates give the white tablecloth and napkins!
Thank you Erin!
What a gorgeous table. Clean and crisp and oh so welcoming. Love those plates! The snowflakes you used as napkin rings are gorgeous. Merry Christmas