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Rustic Christmas Tablescape

Holiday· Home Decor· Tablescape· The Seasonal Home

28 Nov

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, we are in full blown Christmas here at North Country Nest, beginning with a fun Christmas tablescape blog hop!

Similar to the Thanksgiving tablescape, I’m joining seven other talented ladies to share our take on decorating a table for the holidays. A few of the products I used are no longer available or are something we had on hand. I’ve rounded up similar items in case you’d like to shop this look for yourself!

rustic holiday table decor

rustic holiday table decor

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I wanted this tablescape to be inexpensive (shocking, I know) yet rustic and fun and festive.

Let’s start with the ‘tablecloth’. I found this utility fabric at Joann fabrics 60 percent off. Gotta love the holiday sales!

rustic holiday table decor

The plastic gold plates are from the dollar store.  The other plates and glasses were on already on hand.

rustic holiday table decor

The napkins were cut from utility fabric found at Joanns – also 60 percent off. I wrapped them in burlap and secured with a mini-tree-decaled clothes pin found at The Dollar Store.

rustic holiday table decor

To make the name ‘tags’ I secured a mini burlap bow to a clear ornament and dropped it in a wine glass.

rustic holiday table decor

For the centerpiece, I wanted a mixture of red and gold to pull colors from the tablecloth and the plates.

rustic holiday table decor

The flowers and two tall vases I found at the dollar store.

I already had the candlesticks on hand, as well as the wood blocks and deer antlers.

close-up-cranberry-vase
I picked up two packages of cranberries at the grocery store and filled two more vases (these are from Hobby Lobby) along with a cream candle.

rustic holiday table decor

To finish it off, I sprinkled gold ornaments and pinecones around the table and called it a day!

rustic holiday table decor

I hope this brought some inspiration for your holiday decorations and don’t forget to stop on over and see the other beautiful tablescpaes!

All our best,

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  1. Lindsay Eidahl says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:02 am

    So, so pretty!! Love the napkin rings!!!!

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    • Kelly says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thank you, Lindsay!

      Reply
  2. Lora says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:03 am

    This is really pretty, Kelly! I love the idea of using ticking fabric — SO SMART. Also, I can’t believe those Candlesticks came from the dollar store — they are so pretty!!

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    • Kelly says

      November 28, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Thank you, Lora!! The fabric was definitely a cheaper way to go. And the candlesticks I actually had on hand. I found them at a local occasional vintage shop. They’re my favorite!

      Reply
  3. Sabrina says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:16 am

    This looks so beautiful Kelly, I love your tablecloth Kelly. I actually bought the same fabric at Joann’s the other day and made some Christmas pillow cases out of them 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Oh thank you, Sabrina! I made pillows from it too – can’t wait to see what yours look like!

      Reply
  4. Amanda says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:48 am

    This is so pretty! I love the rustic elements combined with the silver balls!

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    • Kelly says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Oh thank you, Amanda!

      Reply
  5. Vicki and Jennifer Fenton 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Your table is so pretty. The ticking is beautiful and is a great holiday look! Everything is so rustic and beautiful!

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    • Kelly says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you ladies!

      Reply
  6. Tara @ Lehman Lane says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Love the stripe fabric you found for your tablecloth Kelly! What a fabulous idea.

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    • Kelly says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you, Tara! It was nice to think outside the box a bit and find something a little more inexpensive. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    This is so welcoming & cozy! I love the tablecloth!

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    • Kelly says

      December 1, 2016 at 4:42 am

      Thank you, Michelle!

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      December 3, 2016 at 6:11 am

      Thank you, Jessica!

      Reply

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