As the magical season of Christmas approaches, it's time to infuse your celebrations with a touch of French flair. Elevate your holiday gatherings with a beautifully curated French tablescape with a sense of elegance and festive charm. In this blog post, we'll guide you through a few top tips to create a stunning and sophisticated setting for your Christmas gatherings.
Setting the Foundation:
A great place to start with your holiday tablescape is your tablecloth. It will come as no surprise that we are big fans of going with something in 100% linen. It's a great choice for its organic and natural texture that we love but also provides a relaxed and timeless appeal that can be elevated for the season with additional accessories.
You can never go wrong with a classic white linen tablecloth as your foundation and then add in a runner, placemats or chargers for a cozy layered look. Keeping the palette soft and neutral allows you to switch up the other elements for each season. You can even go slightly unconventional by using a muted blue or adding in a patterned napkin to create a more French-inspired look.
Creating a Focal Point:
Everyone loves a good centrepiece to create interest and a focal point on your table. In keeping with our relaxed feel and natural appeal we love incorporating fresh greenery, candles and even pinecones or fruit ( think dried orange slices, cranberries, pomegranates, figs etc.) We love incorporating varying heights of candles and switching up the finishes to include some brass, silver, glass and wood holders then stick with all white candles to bring everything together. If open flame near fresh greens stresses you out there are so many incredible battery operated candles that look just as good as the real deal.
Dinnerware & Servingware
No table is complete with out the dishes you will be serving your meal on and the cutlery you will be using. Now is the time to bring out any vintage dishes, servingware or your "fancy china" and antique silver cutlery. In keeping with creating a French-inspired table this element is not to be overlooked as they will showcase all the delicious food you will be serving. These pieces should not only be functional but beautiful to look at.
Small Details
To truly bring the French-inspired look home you will want to pay attention to the small details that bring everything together. Things like knife rests, copper accents like salt and pepper grinders, napkin rings or the way you fold your napkin can really create a special touch. Think of adding an element of personalization with beautifully written name cards to finish things off.
By paying attention to details such as your linens, centrepiece, and personalized touches, you can create a memorable dining experience that will be cherished for years to come. Celebrate the season and create lasting memories around a table adorned with the timeless beauty of a French Christmas.
Joyeux Noël!
