Christmas Dinner Decorating Ideas

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Perfect Place Cards

Purchase a wide-nib calligraphy pen for printing guests’ names on place cards. Or print them from your computer using a fancy font.

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Fresh Arrangement Tips

Use florist water picks in the arrangement to keep blooms fresh. Also, these picks support stems that are too pliable to insert into florist foam.

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Coordinating Ornaments

Fill out your mantel arrangement using ornaments that complement the colors of your flowers.

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Chair Swags

Cut pieces of sheer fabric (approximately 18 x 60 inches) to tie into graceful loops on chair backs.

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Complete the Look with Ribbon

Choose satin ribbon for making quick decorations. Use double-sided tape to secure a band of ribbon around candle bases. Twist a length around the foot of a compote.

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Lovely Votive Light

Purchase inexpensive votives by the dozen, and space them around the room, mixed among ornaments and pieces of greenery.

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Try Using Runners

Instead of using a tablecloth, arrange sheer runners across the width of the table. Purchase inexpensive gold glass chargers from an imports store. Change your tableware with the season but use the chargers throughout the year.

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Blooming Wreaths

Make fresh blooms the main element of a wreath. These hang from a piece of conduit covered with ribbon.

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Christmas Tree Dining

Place a tree in the dining room so guests can enjoy its glow. Choose decorations that coordinate with your tablescape.

Elegant Christmas Dinner Decor

Perfect Place Cards

Fresh Arrangement Tips

Coordinating Ornaments

Chair Swags

Complete the Look with Ribbon

Lovely Votive Light

Try Using Runners

Blooming Wreaths

Christmas Tree Dining