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Home » Lifestyle » Home Decor » Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape

By: Liz  /  Published: November 29, 2016  /  Updated: September 11, 2017  /   Leave a comment

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This post is in partnership with Oriental Trading Company. Ideas and opinions my own.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, we’re free to decorate for Christmas as we please! Wheeee!

I haven’t decorated for Christmas in a few years so this project was verrrryyy exciting for me to work on. Since I no longer have any of my old holiday decor, I was starting from scratch for this project and wanted to decorate a space that wouldn’t overwhelm me too much. That’s why I picked my dining table – there’s a limited amount of space to work with and hopefully no chance of decor burnout!

How to create a Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape - DIY tutorial

 

When it comes to holiday decor, my style tends toward the silver and gold side rather than the red and green side, so I wanted to bring that theme into this tablescape. I decided to create a “rustic glam” Christmas tablescape with metallics, sparkles, and a little greenery.

When I was shopping the Oriental Trading website, I planned out (for the most part) the tablescape in my head. That way, once I received my items in the mail, I had a good general idea of where I wanted to place everything.

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape boxwood garland progress pic

Once I had laid down the pearl table runner, I started with the biggest items – the silver lanterns and the mercury glass candlesticks. I staggered them so that they alternated between tall and short. I filled the lanterns with two packages of pinecones (about 70% went to the large lantern and 30% to the small one).

Then I wove two boxwood garlands around the lanterns and candlesticks, making the garlands look as fluffy and full as possible.

Then I incorporated copper Moscow Mule mugs and balloon wine glasses. Here’s what it was looking like after I’d done all that:

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape progress pic

For the place settings, aside from the copper mugs and wine glasses I placed a gold woven runner underneath white plates with silver trim.

On top of each plate, I laid a gold paper napkin and a burlap gift tag to use as a placecard. I couldn’t bring myself to write directly on the burlap tags because I think I’ll be able to use them for tons of different events. (But if I were using them for a dinner party, I would probably look for some letter stickers in a script font and label them with each person’s initials.)

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape gold charger and burlap placecard

You might notice that I also decided to add a burlap runner underneath the pearl runner for more texture. I also wove some sparkly gold floral picks into the garland and added gold pillar candles to the candlesticks.

I’m so happy with how my tablescape came out! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t really care about decor – especially holiday decor – loved it and told me to leave it up for the season!

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape

I love how versatile this look is. If you remove the sparkly picks and replace the gold pillars with white ones, this would work throughout the fall. As is, I think it would look great for Christmas all the way through New Year’s.

Rustic Glam Christmas Tablescape

I hope my rustic glam Christmas tablescape shows you that you can create a glamorous, festive holiday look without shopping at expensive stores – all you need is some creativity and the willingness to experiment with layering colors and textures until you land on the perfect look!

You can find the pieces I used in my tablescape at Oriental Trading! Click here to shop their Christmas section. And because I’m feeling jolly, here’s a list of the exact pieces I used!

  • Silver lanterns
  • Pinecones (I used 2 packs)
  • Mercury glass candlesticks
  • White pearl table runner
  • Burlap table runner
  • Boxwood garlands (I used 2)
  • Gold woven chargers
  • White dinner plates with silver trim
  • Gold napkins
  • Burlap gift tags

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Amy Orvin says

    December 18, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I love a nice rustic feel to Christmas. It looks very country or cottage – like. That tablescape is simply perfect!!

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  2. Hesper Fry says

    December 17, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    Very pretty! The lanterns add a classic touch. This would look great on my table!

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  3. Barbara Montag says

    December 16, 2016 at 9:57 am

    I love this love – especially the lanterns!
    I like that this decor is so down to earth.

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  4. Cynthia R says

    December 10, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I love the silver, gold, and copper tones with your holiday decorating. You did a great job. I like the gold placemats best.

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  5. Dana Rodriguez says

    December 8, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I really love this. It looks beautiful! I would be tempted to leave it out awhile.

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  6. Sandra Garth says

    December 7, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    It’s been a long time since I placed an order with Oriental Trading and now I see what I’ve been missing. Everything here is beautiful and I will check out those lantersns.

    Reply
  7. Marcie W. says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I love this gorgeous tablescape! My decorating style can be described as rustic glam and I am swooning over those copper mugs!

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:58 am

    This looks like such an elegant tablescape. I love the addition of gold!!

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  9. Lauren Jones says

    December 5, 2016 at 12:44 am

    Very nice!!

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  10. Elena says

    December 4, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Looks so pretty and elegant. I love this rustic style.

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  11. Mami2jcn says

    December 4, 2016 at 10:12 am

    The lanterns really give it a special touch. It gives it an old-fashioned quality.

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  12. Cynthia C says

    December 4, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Your tablescape looks elegant, yet homey and inviting. Great job!

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  13. Janet W. says

    December 4, 2016 at 7:28 am

    This really is a glam rustic look! I love how it all turned out. Your guests will be impressed!

    Reply
  14. Karen Glatt says

    December 3, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    I love this table setting! It is so rustic and the lanterns look so pretty on the table. All the colors go together and are great! I want to copy your tablescape.

    Reply
  15. Sarah Bailey says

    December 3, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    This is so pretty! I have not taken any consideration about what I am doing this year but I love this.

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  16. Amy Desrosiers says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I had no idea that Oriental Trading had so many cool decor items. I thought they only sold crafts and party favors!

    Reply
  17. victoria says

    December 2, 2016 at 11:53 am

    What a great ideas! I want this for my table, Glad you share this

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  18. Tonia @TheChattyMomma says

    December 2, 2016 at 3:09 am

    You did a great job. I love Oriental Trading and I have only used them for VBS and kids party items. Creating a beautiful look like this with their products is something I could do as well. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. Tess says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    I totally love this! I need a new idea for my table and going to use this!

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  20. Beeb Ashcroft says

    December 1, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    You knocked this one out of the park! It’s a gorgeous setup!

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  21. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    December 1, 2016 at 11:45 am

    This truly is beautiful.
    It is a pleasant departure from what we are accustomed to during Christmas time.

    Reply
  22. Ourfamilyworld says

    December 1, 2016 at 8:18 am

    I love how you decorate the table. Looks so attractive. You are very creative and great.

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  23. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    December 1, 2016 at 7:12 am

    I love this rustic theme! The place mat and burlap runner really did add a great texture. I love how it turned out!

    Reply
  24. Veronica Solomon says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    These are some gorgeous tablescapes. I really love seeing the layers and textures

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  25. Pam says

    November 30, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I love how you incorporated the Moscow mule cups. I don’t drink Moscow mules but I think the cups are really pretty.

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  26. Jeanine says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I love it all. The placemat’s though are really fantastic. I REALLY want to get some for my tables. So cute.

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    • Chanelle says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      I really love the placemats too (and the price!)

      Reply
  27. Reesa Lewandowski says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the pinecones in the lanterns! And greenery on the table is my favorite.

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  28. Meagan says

    November 30, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    This tablescape is so beautiful. I love the rustic look.

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  29. Kelly Hutchinson says

    November 30, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Rustic decor is my favorite. I love the idea of the burlap runner. Your table is gorgeous!

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    • Chanelle says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks Kelly! I had a lot of fun with it.

      Reply
  30. Colleen Lanin says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:12 am

    This is exactly the kind of look I love. You can put on the dog without looking presumptuous and snooty. Great!

    Reply
  31. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:09 am

    That looks absolutely beautiful! I love this because it’s not overly fancy. I really don’t go for the ultra frou frou stuff.

    Reply

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