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!
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.
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:
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.)
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!
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.
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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I love a nice rustic feel to Christmas. It looks very country or cottage – like. That tablescape is simply perfect!!
Very pretty! The lanterns add a classic touch. This would look great on my table!
I love this love – especially the lanterns!
I like that this decor is so down to earth.
I love the silver, gold, and copper tones with your holiday decorating. You did a great job. I like the gold placemats best.
I really love this. It looks beautiful! I would be tempted to leave it out awhile.
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.
I love this gorgeous tablescape! My decorating style can be described as rustic glam and I am swooning over those copper mugs!
This looks like such an elegant tablescape. I love the addition of gold!!
Very nice!!
Looks so pretty and elegant. I love this rustic style.
The lanterns really give it a special touch. It gives it an old-fashioned quality.
Your tablescape looks elegant, yet homey and inviting. Great job!
This really is a glam rustic look! I love how it all turned out. Your guests will be impressed!
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.
This is so pretty! I have not taken any consideration about what I am doing this year but I love this.
I had no idea that Oriental Trading had so many cool decor items. I thought they only sold crafts and party favors!
What a great ideas! I want this for my table, Glad you share this
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.
I totally love this! I need a new idea for my table and going to use this!
You knocked this one out of the park! It’s a gorgeous setup!
This truly is beautiful.
It is a pleasant departure from what we are accustomed to during Christmas time.
I love how you decorate the table. Looks so attractive. You are very creative and great.
I love this rustic theme! The place mat and burlap runner really did add a great texture. I love how it turned out!
These are some gorgeous tablescapes. I really love seeing the layers and textures
I love how you incorporated the Moscow mule cups. I don’t drink Moscow mules but I think the cups are really pretty.
I love it all. The placemat’s though are really fantastic. I REALLY want to get some for my tables. So cute.
I really love the placemats too (and the price!)
This is so pretty! I love the pinecones in the lanterns! And greenery on the table is my favorite.
This tablescape is so beautiful. I love the rustic look.
Rustic decor is my favorite. I love the idea of the burlap runner. Your table is gorgeous!
Thanks Kelly! I had a lot of fun with it.
This is exactly the kind of look I love. You can put on the dog without looking presumptuous and snooty. Great!
That looks absolutely beautiful! I love this because it’s not overly fancy. I really don’t go for the ultra frou frou stuff.