THIS is How to Make Holiday Table Settings Easy

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As we venture into the throes of the holiday madness, we all crave simple ways that we can ease stress and eliminate items on the to-do list. Today, we’ve got you covered … at least when it comes to your seasonal table settings. We teamed up with entertaining expert Amanda Gluck, of the popular blog FashionableHostess.com, to show you how simple it can be to take your holiday table from Thanksgiving to Christmas. She scouted some fun seasonal finds locally, from Epergne and Corzine & Co., to show you what we mean. Simple swaps, like napkins and place cards, make a huge difference. Take a look below, and then check out the quick video at the end and watch how it all came together, with a few added tips along the way. You can do this!

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*We have a complete list of resources at the bottom of today’s article.

holiday table setting StyleBlueprint 3 — This table was beautifully designed by Amanda in her gorgeous dining room. We drooled over her Aerin Lauder chandelier as we got tips for holiday tablescapes. Image: StyleBlueprint

A closer view of the table set for Thanksgiving showcases all the pumpkins (white, gold, glass and ceramic!), the turkey place cards and fall tones. — A closer view of the table set for Thanksgiving showcases all the pumpkins (white, gold, glass and ceramic!), turkey place cards and fall tones. Image: StyleBlueprint

A few changes and viola! The table is now set for Christmas with trees and berries replacing the pumpkins. — A few changes and voila! The table is now set for Christmas with trees and berries replacing the pumpkins. Image: StyleBlueprint

The table setting gets a redo for Christmas as well with a napkin and place card swap. — The table setting gets a redo for Christmas, as well. with a napkin and place card swap. Note the beautiful Juliska flatware with mixed metal tones. Image: StyleBlueprint

Let’s get a side-by-side view of these subtle changes that make a big difference:

Have a supply of seasonal place cards on hand, and it's child's play how simple they are to swap. Trade in the turkey for a wreath, and you've instantly transformed the motif. Image: Lindsey Grace Photography — Have a supply of seasonal place cards on hand, and it’s child’s play how simple they are to swap. Trade in the turkey for a wreath, and you’ve instantly transformed the motif. Image: Lindsey Grace Photography

Same place mats. Same dishes. Same glassware. Same flatware … different napkins and napkin holders! A brand new look! Image: Lindsey Grace Photography

These Herend seasonal pieces were used on the Thanksgiving table, but you can see how if you had the dollars (they are not cheap!), you could do turkeys for Thanksgiving and the deer for the Christmas table. — These Herend seasonal pieces were used on this Thanksgiving table, but you can see how if you had the dollars (they are not cheap!), you could do turkeys for Thanksgiving and the deer for the Christmas table. Image: Lindsey Grace Photography

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HOLIDAY TABLE SETTING MADE EASY

We certainly hope you are inspired to creatively make your tableware work for a variety of holidays, while accessorizing your table, with a few simple tweaks, for the holiday at hand!

Resources

*Note, if a product was specifically sourced from a store, that store is listed in the captions. For a listing of where these brands are available in the Nashville area, please see the brand listing at the end.

Holiday Table Setting — Here is what Amanda at FashionableHostess.com selected as her base that she then made into “Thanksgiving” and “Christmas.” Haviland china found at Corzine & Co and The Registry; Glassware and hurricane candleholder found at Corzine & Co., Epergne and The Registry. Hand-painted place cards (pack of 12 for $50) are by Lexi Armstrong and available at Epergne. Juliska Berry & Thread flatware: available through Corzine & Co., Epergne and The Registry; Holly Stuart place mat ($35) available at Epergne. Place card holder is by L’Objet ($230 set of 6) and available at Epergne. Not shown here, but used in both table settings: garland from Flower Mart and Le Jacquard Français tablecloth ($339) from Corzine & Co.

For the Thanksgiving table, add the following:

FEATURED-placesettings — Herend pumpkin, deer and turkey figurines at Corzine & Co. (call for details); Julian Mejia plaid napkins ($35) at Epergne; Deborah napkin rings ($20) at Corzine & Co.; White pumpkins at local grocery store; Simon Pearce glass pumpkins at Corzine & Co. (starting at $105) | Image: Lindsey Grace Photography

For the Christmas table, add the following:

Christmas table at Fashionable Hostess — Kim Seybert napkins with green stitching ($30) at Epergne; napkin rings by Deborah Rhodes ($30) from Corzine & Co.; Tamera Childs vase with gold detail ($25) at Epergne; Juliska glass Christmas trees ($98 to $198) at Corzine & Co.; Zodax ornaments at Corzine & Co. ($8 to $9) | Image: StyleBlueprint

Where brands are found in Nashville:

Haviland: available at The Registry and Corzine & Co.
Juliska: available at Epergne, The Registry and Corzine & Co.
Holly Stuart: available at Epergne and The Registry
Herend: available at Corzine & Co. and The Registry
Julian Mejia: available at Epergne
Deborah Rhodes: available at Corzine & Co.
Simon Pearce: available at Corzine & Co. and The Registry
Lexi Armstrong place cards: made in Nashville and available at Epergne and at Taigan.com
L’objet: available at Corzine & Co. and Epergne
Kim Seybert: available at Epergne, Corzine & Co. and The Registry
Tamara Childs: available at Epergne, Bella Linea, Corzine & Co.
Zodax: available at Corzine & Co.

Now we know you want to see even more fabulous tablescape options, right? Check out www.fashionablehostess.com and look to your heart’s content! Plus, she has other pretty things going on … Thanks, Amanda for all the fun ideas!

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