Learn more about how to set a holiday table full of inspired ambiance with candles,
gilded glassware and fresh garland.
Sometimes a sprinkle of ambiance is all you need.
And this Christmas table setting started with just a few simple things
like fresh garland, favorite dishes and stemware
and creamy white taper candles in vintage candlestick holders.
And then I got a bit of a wild hair…
I tend to get those wild hairs often.
And you know- sometimes they are just plain wild.
But others? Well, other times they make you smile.
So that wild hair and I?
We bonded while I snapped for photos.
You see, this table setting started with just a simple-
and then got all wild and delightful.
It really has just a few elements.
A fresh cedar garland.
Favorite gold wine stems.
Amber wine stems
delicate lace detailed plates
and
gilded chargers.
And those on repeat everywhere I can get away with it
vintage brass candlesticks.
And it looked super pretty as it was… but then- that wild hair came into play.
Okay, it isn’t really wild-
but between us-
it was key to finishing the table and bringing in the most delicious ambiance.
A beautiful gathering of Candles.
And not just a few.
We are talking over 60 candles folks.
Tall tapers
chunky mason jars
votives
and even a couple tea lights.
On repeat.
Marching down the tabletop.
Gathered up and flickering away.
I started with tapers
added the glass jars
and then the votives
(place them in a lid or something similar or they will leak)
(place them in a lid or something similar or they will leak)
and then
I placed a few tea lights in vintage glass and gold compotes to add an extra bit of sparkle too-
you know, because the first 55 candles on the table just weren’t cutting it.
haha. Okay. It might be an excessive amount of candles- I will admit.
But it looks so pretty for a dinner party.
Christmas music in the background. Candles flickering away.
Good food. Good friends. A wonderful holiday inspired evening.
I am so there.
But it looks so pretty for a dinner party.
Christmas music in the background. Candles flickering away.
Good food. Good friends. A wonderful holiday inspired evening.
I am so there.
It was such a fun table to set up and style and I am in love with all the ambiance
those gathered candles add.
Oh- and best part?
Dollar Store folks- super inexpensive and they come in sets and individuals
(Stay tuned- I might have styled the table 2 ways)
🙂
Don’t miss any of my friends sharing their gorgeous inspirations today.
Lindas inspirações. Amei.
So luscious!!
So in love with all those candles! #neverenoughcandles
I am loving this so much Courtney – truly, all of your tables are gorgeous but this one is truly stunning! The ambiance of the candles just can't be beat! (and you know, I might just have to try this one;))
Sheila
xo
Simply Wildly Beautiful!!!
Simply, Wildly Beautiful!
Oh so nice
Stunning! I adore your use of candles. It looks magical!
If I had 55 candles, I’d add some more too! 🙂 This is absolutely stunning Courtney. I know I’ve said it before, but Your photography is magic! If you ever teach a course on how to take these breathtaking night shots, I’ll be the first to sign up! Thank you as always for the moments of beauty! And Happy Saturday!
What from the dollar store comes in sets?
It ALL “speaks to me!!” GO that extra step…DO IT NOW!! LUV!! franki