entertaining, holidays, party ideas, tabletop inspiration
A Celestial Holiday Table
It being our first Christmas in the office, I wanted to do something really special for my friends and co-workers to celebrate. So, when the ladies at Rue asked us to shoot our office for their holiday issue, I knew I wanted to put together a magical little table to go with it...
Featured on Rue's site today, our shining, wintery table was inspired by several items - the rich velvet burgundy in our office chairs, and one of my absolute favorite china patterns of all time - the Bernardaud Etoiles collection.
Of course, we all know I don't like to get too matchy, so I had to throw in those stunning swirled metallic dishes by Juliska, and a modern printed napkin from West Elm.
While the idea of having a true outdoor winter dining experience (snow and all) sounds great in theory, the reality seems a bit miserable to someone like me (constantly cold!). So, I decided our all-white office would be the perfect backdrop to create a similar mood.
The 'icy' table linens were a perfect fit, and I even added a thin dusting of fake snow to the setting! Candleholders in opaque whites completed the icy look, and we left the florals a bit wild to contrast the traditional settings and provide an outdoor feel.
Place settings were topped with rock candies as a sweet gift for each guest, but my most favorite element might have been the raw pyrite placecards...
Subtle, and organic, I thought they worked perfectly for a 'celestial' theme. Like little moon rocks.
The tree - of course - was decorated in similar colors and set the perfect backdrop for an evening of shimmer...
And as the sun began to set, the room was bathed in a warm glow...
And the party was ready to begin!
Read more about my inspiration for the table, and some tips for entertaining this holiday season, in the article on Rue!
sources :: table linens provided by choice linens // bernardaud etoiles china // juliska firenze salad dishes // west elm linen napkins // west elm rose gold flatware // kate spade champagne coupes // anthropologie gold rimmed glasses // candle holders and votives available at watson kennedy // tree from balsam hill
floral design by mckenzie powell // photography by belathée
What a gorgeous setting. I would love to do something like this one year.
Cheers!
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Gorgeous to the nth degree!!
love the oxblood and gold — really, really pretty.
i LOVE love l o v e the flower arrangements and winter colors. this is such a great blog!
What a gorgeous table! I have been dying to splurge on gold flatware and now I may need to take the plunge!
That flower arrangement is stunning and those chairs are drool worthy! That Juliska pattern is a personal favorite. I’m also loving the new traditional tartan they released this year.
This makes me wish I had a girlie side! You killed it lady 🙂
Oh, my! Those red starburst plates are GORGEOUS!!!
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THIS. is gorgeous, not only for Christmas, but I’m also envisioning a holiday/winter wedding tabletop. Happy Holidays!
I just adored your article on Rue! Everything is so gorgeous and it looks amazing in your office!
It all came together so beautifully. And the florals look so amazing! You definitely killed it 🙂
Thanks for having me be a part of it!
We absolutely love this table setting. The color palette and those plates are so festive! Love the simple layer effect of the white textured objects. And those burgundy velvet chairs are stunning!
Just “out of this world” gorgeous!! franki
Absolutly elegant and Chic! LOVELY TABLE!!
Thanks for share with us .
Luisa
Hello- I love the design and especially the shirt you are wearing- any chance you can share the brand of the shirt?
Thank you!
Hi Sarah – it’s actually a vintage piece, sorry I can’t be more helpful!
Wow, I LOVE those pyrite place card holders? Where could I find those?
Hey Christie! We actually just made them by purchasing small pieces of pyrite at the rock shop, and cutting the paper to fit right into nooks of the rock. Easy!
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