How to style a festive Christmas table with M&S homewares.
This year I decided to celebrate Christmas with a festive room.
If you have been following me on here, you would have seen that it was originally a white room that was starting to look a bit run down and tired.
I started off by restoring my oak table with interior wax from Ronseal, and then giving the room a fresh lick of Frenchic paint.
The final step in this room’s transformation, was the styling of my Christmas table, and I’ve decided to do this with the beautiful tableware collection from Marks & Spencer.
We always host a large family Christmas party in our home and it’s always a fun day.
I’ve decided to have a trial run for four here.
Since the room is so colourful, I decided that the table should be simple.
Instead of using separate placemats, I’ve used 2 table runners on either side of my Christmas table. I didn’t want to use a table cloth as I wanted to show off my beautifully waxed table.
I’ve gone for elegant white plates, plain white napkins and brass cutlery. The crockery is the 12 Piece Maxim Box dinner set from M&S.
I used to go over the top with Winter foliage on my Christmas table, but I found that although beautiful, when we wanted to eat, we had to move everything away from the table.
This time I wanted decor that could stay on the table with the food.
I’ve decided to use some iconic centrepieces like paper Christmas trees, cute reindeers and a nutcracker.
I’ve tried to keep the table decor harmonious with the painted wall.
So, I’ve used reds, yellows, greens and golds.
I have also lit up the table with tea lights, candles and sparkly fairy lights.
Don’t the lights make you feel so happy and cosy?
To start, I would serve my guests some sparkly Prosecco.
How cute are these glasses from Marks & Spencer?
When you have Prosecco, you need to snack on something right? I’ve used this Ash Wood Oblong Dip Platter to serve up some olives and nuts.
In the background, I will burn a berry scented candle and play some soft soothing Christmas tunes.
That star serving dish is also by M&S.
Here’s another view of my Christmas room with the painted pin board I created to put up my Christmas prints and cards.
I love looking at the board. What do you think?
Doesn’t the Christmas table look magical with a nutcracker? This beautiful white and gold Christmas crackers are also from Marks and Spencer.
After the Christmas meal, we usually go for a lovely evening walk in the park. These festive mugs will come in handy for hot cocoa after the walk.
Maybe, I should add a little tipple of brandy in as a treat?
That Christmas art print is by Osotwee.
Hope you’ve enjoyed a little glimpse into our Christmas table and room.
How are your Christmas preparations coming along?
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
( All styling and photography are by Geraldine Tan, editor of Little Big Bell. This is a paid partnership with Marks and Spencer.)