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Modern + Classy Farmhouse Christmas Table Setting

December 9, 2020 in Tablescape

How is it Christmas in just two weeks already? How?! I live for the holidays and knowing there’s only a little bit of time left until the big event has me all sorts of frantic to squeeze in every single Christmas ritual and tradition that I envisioned for this year. There have been a lot of major changes in our family over the last few years, especially this year since we are spending Christmas at home with just the seven of us. I have always wanted to deck my own halls for the holidays, yet I never have since we have always traveled every Christmas.

This year I will finally get the chance to. One of my dreams was to have my family gather around our perfectly “scaped” table for an amazing home-cooked meal, prepared by my husband and myself.  Having a table that is all nice and festive has been a part of Christmas and holiday traditions in my family ever since I can remember. Now it is my turn to do the same.

The best part, I actually purchased everything on the table for under $250! How awesome is that? That means more money for presents!

I added rose gold cutlery to our dining wares and I have to say: I’m so obsessed! Does it make everything that much more festive, right? Here’s a little Christmas tablescape I put together for an early Christmas dinner. To complement the rose gold, I kept everything else neutral – decorating with garland we found at Pottery Barn, the plates are part of my personal Christmas China set that is no longer made, but you can find something just a beautiful here. I also picked up these beautiful rattan chargers from Crate & Barrel. For the place setting, I added some greenery, with a 7.5 in berry pick. I preferred for my napkins to lay flat, but these would look good rolled up with berry picks tied to each one as well.

Lastly, can I say that the wooden letter B was a perfect and amazing find! I am so thrilled that the picture frame that I doubled as my flat centerpiece, with the frosted mason jars and the letter meshed so perfectly together to create a wonderful focal point on my table!

Loads of pictures below to get you inspired! How are you setting your table this year?

Natasha Brown

Love of impromptu dance parties, 80’s cartoons, and horizontal life pauses (aka naps); Natasha Brown is a stay at home mom of 4 kids, and wife to one lucky guy! In her spare time, she is co-editor of Grits & Grace, as well as editor for The Mother Hustler Blog and Creative Director for the Mother Hustler podcast.

www.themotherhustlerblog.com

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