‘Tis the Season for Hosting

The holiday season is also the hosting season. Whether your table is small and intimate or you’re setting the scene for a huge gathering, attention to detail and a little personal style go a long way to making a big impression. The most important tip of all, of course, is to enjoy every moment.

With the right setting, your friends, family and guests will be drawn to the table to connect over great food and linger over even greater company and conversation.

The Table

Think of your tablecloth as your backdrop, the base of your design. You can start with a festive color and pattern like Blackberry Farm’s Green Garland Tablecloth or start with something more neutral to build upon like our Custom Checkered Tablecloth.

From there, you set the table. You can go with matching dishes or mix textures for a unique plate setting stack, like placing Blackberry Farm China on top of MATCH Chargers.

Cloth napkins are a great way to tie in an accent color on your table or add a pattern to the mix. Slide them into a Brass Napkin Ring for easy but polished look.

Surround each setting with your flatware, place your glasses and your table is set for your guests to enjoy each bite.

The Décor

There’s more to an eye-catching table than the necessities. Adding a sprinkle of seasonal decorations allows your personal style to shine through and can tie the table together.

Ornaments don’t have to be just for trees. Unique pieces like our range of glass ornaments created by Pretentious Glass Co. can add beautiful color, texture and dimension, arranged as a centerpiece on your table.

Another great way to create dimension in your setting without blocking the view of any of your guests is to use subtle but beautiful candle bases, like our Brass Simple Candle Holders, to hold your favorite taper candles and add a glow to the table.

The Final Details

Finishing touches to your tablescape can include seasonal floral and flora arranged as garland or displayed in vases. Collect seasonal branches, flowers, leaves and other natural items to bring an authentic sense of the season from the world outside.

When choosing vases and creating arrangements, it’s important to keep flowers, branches or greenery at a reasonable height and density so that it’s not distracting for your guests or creating a hinderance to conversation.

All that’s left is to light your fire, and let the warmth and beauty of the holiday season fill your home. Read Blackberry’s step-by-step for how to build a lasting fire that’s sure to keep your home warm and inviting through dinner and beyond.