Christmas for our family is either spent in the idyllic surroundings of Central Otago or in the beach town of Gisborne.
This year will be no different.
When it comes to our Christmas table setting, I prefer to keep it simple with a laid back, rustic style, taking inspiration from the garden around me. I’ve styled this Christmas setting in our own backyard to show you how creating a simple setting can look just as effective. With some of my favourite tablewares, a few hanging decorations in the trees above and this gorgeous foliage centrepiece created by Amelia Addis, it’s easy to recreate and takes away the fuss.
Details:
Foliage: Amelia Addis Florist, Aesthetica Sphere Decoration $11.13 (set of 2 – now on sale) Citta Design, Charm 16 piece Cutlery set in Gold $99.00 Freedom Furniture, Dine Linen Napkins in Light Blue $12.90 each Citta Design, Series side plate $9.95 and Series dinner plate $12.95 and Evolve glasses $5.95 Freedom Furniture.
You may want to add more glasses, such as wine glasses for the occasion. You don’t need a fancy outdoor table for the day, I’ve used two trestle tables joined together to create that desired depth and space when so many people come around the table to celebrate. The cool hues of the napkin lends itself well to the green foliage, simple white plates and the luxeness of the gold cutlery and finished off with a cutting of asparagus fern from the centrepiece.
Enjoy a few outtakes below of someone who managed to find himself right in shot as per usual – Diesel our 3yr old Chocolate Labrador.
gorgeous! I love the paper decorations strung from the tree and your table runner is divine! Just the inspiration I need
thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Jess, I love putting this simple look together and Amelia’s talents really showed with the foliage centrepiece. Glad you are inspired, would love to see you pics if you tag me on social.
This is really beautiful. I especially love the cutlery. And your dog 😀
Thanks Carli, the cutlery is gorgeous. And yep, Diesel loves to pop himself in to my photos all the time! That is exactly where he would be on Christmas day anyway, hanging around the food.
Gosh this is beautiful. It makes me sad that we’re not having a big family Christmas this year – instead it’ll just be a little picnic for three. I might have to pretty it up somehow
Thanks Meagan, a Christmas picnic for three sounds like you could have a lot of fun styling it! Would love to see any pics from the day! Hope you three have a lovely Christmas.
I swoon every time I see a gold cutlery set. It’s so lovely. I love that it goes with so many different looks. Usually I see it with stark white, or black settings. Nice to see it also goes well with green.
Thanks Genie, this cutlery set has a soft spot in my heart
as I’m not usually a fan of Gold. Gotta love gorgeous greenery!