Here’s my second holiday look for you! This was actually my table last year. As a matter of fact, several of these pictures are from last year.
A couple of notes:
-The eucalyptus branch that I have down my table is from Target. It’s Joanna Gaines, and I cut the stems off.
-The trees that you see I got from all over. Some are from Michaels. Some, Target. Some HomeGoods. Some, Pottery Barn. You can find these trees everywhere!
-The Table Runner that I use with this look, I’ve had for years! It’s my FAVORITE runner. I love it on my Easter Table too. And it’s on major sale right now. See LINK below!!
REGISTER TO WIN this table runner by commenting below! We’ll pick a winner tomorrow (12/17) at Noon.
White Table Cloth:
White Plates:
Glasses:
Gold Flatware:
Bougie:
Pottery Barn Fortessa Arezzo (My set)
*Note: I’ve had my eye on gold flatware for the past couple of years. I decided last year to buy one serving per month. By the time I got to Thanksgiving/Christmas, I had service for 12 people! This is a wonderful way to budget, and purchase what you really want!
Table Runner:
Chargers:
Buy Bougie here! (These are the ones I have. I LOVE them!)
Green Napkins:
Name Cards:
Hester & Cook Gold Foil Confetti
Decorative Trees:
Budget:
In-between:
Bougie:
Votives:
Eucalyptus:
58 comments
Sarah Lyle
I love this table so much! You’ve inspired you to try to set a beautiful table like this. Excited to try to shop my house!
Millie Shelton
Absolutely beautiful!
Jessica Barr
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Great ideas! I think I have everything but the napkins!
Katherine
It’s beautiful!
Jessica Jones
Your table looks absolutely gorgeous. When we buy our house I plan on decorating for every occasion and every holiday. I think it brings the whole house together and I would like to start collecting some things for when we buy our house hopefully in a couple of years to start decorating. Thank you for doing what you do and thank you for the joy FM
Amanda L Kelshaw
This is how I want to be when I grow up. Yes, I’m 41 and grown but I want to be all grow’d up with decorating my house, surrounded by beauty that just makes my heart warm and fuzzy.
Enid
Hahaha by far the best comment I’ve read! I feel ya sista! I’m about to turn 41 on Monday the 21st. I was going to comment to enter to win, but then decided to leave it to someone who has a big table and plenty of family to gather around the table. My hubby is away right now so it’s just me and Ziggy-my yorkie LOL.
Rebecca Faux
That table runner is beautiful!
Beth Fox
I love this table setting!
Dawn Brothers
I absolutely love all your ideas!
JULIE E KRINSKY
Thank you for enlightening me on the importance and more appropriately the mood settingness of creating a special table. I am excited to shop my house, and else where for items to create this tradition. I appreciate your sharing these wonderful ideas.
Jennifer Kendall
So pretty!
Denise Miller
I can’t tell you how much your suggestions mean to me. I have absolutely no sense of style and with your help I am a much “cooler” mom. I have bought several of your favs for stocking stuffers for my girls! Thank you!!
Deb Hall Hartman
Love love love!! So beautiful
April Cavender
These tables are beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Linsey
Love this table! I would love to win the table runner!
Kristy
Oh I love this white/metallic table runner! Hosting Christmas for the whole family for the first time this year and would love it for my table.
I actually went online as soon as you started describing it and put it in my cart! Would you believe as I’m filling out the shipping info, a message pops up and says that it’s now sold out— uuugh!
Hoping to win the one you’re giving away!
Sara Gregory
Live it! I live to entertain and this runner is so versatile and beautiful!
Kerrie Self
LOVE your winter wonderland table!!! Beautiful!
Eira L. Padilla
Absolutely Beautiful!! Can’t wait to do this for my family on Christmas 🎄!
Tracy Laymon
Beautiful tablescape! I love the vintage trend with the mercury glass trees. It will make for a special time with family. Merry Christmas!
Tracy Kreamer
Love your ideas!! The tables are beautiful and I hope to one day create something just as beautiful for my family! All our family has moved away and my oldest son and his family live in California. Fingers crossed, next year will be better, and we will all be able to celebrate together again.. Until then, I will continue to find JOY with my favorite people on the Morning Cruise 😊🎄
Shanon Schulte
Both of the tables look amazing. My favorite is the winter wonderland 🎄
Shannon Williams
Ok Carmen, last year you inspired me to try making homemade cranberry sauce….this year it is learning to set a table! This is great timing because I started hosting family dinners at my house a couple of years ago. I always felt like I needed to step it up a notch on all of my folding tables and did go so far as buying table cloths. This is a whole other level! Hopefully by the time we can gather together again in 2021 I will have acquired enough to step up my table setting game!!
alisha glover
I love it!!!
Karen
So beautiful! I wasn’t even planning to go all out with my table, but you have inspired me!
Courtney Miller
This is stunning Carmen! My kids have colored all over my runner!! Also, things have been tough this season and I just want to thank you for helping keep the Spirit of Christmas moving in my household this year! Ya’ll in the morning always start my day with JOY!
Amanda Anderson
So pretty! And it does seem less intimidating after watching your video!
Allison Mann
My husband and I have yet to set a table for the holidays since we have been married (3 years) and with us moving into our first house next year I am excited to have beautiful and elegant table decor inspiration! Thank you for posting the photo and where to get everything, I appreciate you and your style;)
Michelle Gibbs
This is beautiful and makes a dinner that much more special!
Tonya Schindler
You’re the best. Thank you so much. Love how you made it so simple for this newbie. I love your passion for the holidays. Memories do last a lifetime.
Thank you so much.
Lisa Roberts
How beautiful! The natural, light tones remind me of my wedding colors and scheme. I absolutely love it! I’ve never had a “grown up” looking table (as I like to call it), but you are inspiring me to give it my first go! I would love to have the table runner to begin the look!
Sherri Zecchini
Your table setting looks beautiful. I used to have my table set all the time. I would love to get back into doing this.
Beni Ann Barfield
That is beautiful and would look great in my dining room
Vannesa Torres
Thank you Carmen for sharing with us all this great ideas! I love you and Dave and Bill and the way you guys encourage us every day THANK YOU 🙏🏼 . I have never set up my table but listening to you has inspired me to take the time and put the effort into it because is important and we only have promised today! 🙌🏼 and this table runner will be a great addition to my table 😊
Angela Looney
Carmen, this is such a great idea. I always “decorate” my table but never set it this nicely. I never thought about it honestly and how it simply elevates the mood and atmosphere. Thank you for all your adorableness (Sorry Bill..🤣) and thank you for being such a bright light in this stinky 2020!
Mary Churchwell
My house theme is rustic and with the gold setting and the decorations that would fit perfect on my kitchen table. My husband and I use to set at table all the time. The table is only area not really decorated. You have inspired me and gave me ideas for our table. That table runner would go perfect on our little wood table. I love to listen to you guys in morning. I lo choc e when you guys pray on the station. I pray right along with you. Have a joyous very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. I love you guys.
Michelle Bello
So beautiful!! I love this look! Thanks for the inspiration!
Andrea Sisler
Merry Christmas 🎄
I love the simplicity & freshness of the table decor.
Cathy J Hammel
Beautiful….Merry Christmas!🎄
Holly Estep
Thank you so much for all of the beautiful ideas Carmen! My daughter’s Jewish boyfriend will be joining us for Christmas this year so I really want to make it meaningful and special!
Missy Powers
Tablescapes are one of my favorite things to do especially during the holidays. I’ve gone with the Winter Wonderland theme this year and the one thing I don’t like is my runner! This would be perfect!
PS…ROLL TIDE ROLL!
PSS…I’ve been a listener since 1988 when we moved from Louisiana to Georgia. I love you guys!
Anna Beth Shepard
I love this table setting! So beautiful. I like the mixing of silver and gold flat ware. I also love that a lot of these items can be used for Easter as well/ I love the wood chargers! They are next to add to my collection. Thanks Carmen! Merry Christmas!
Tammy Pinnella
Thank you for sharing your amazing “budget-friendly” ideas! Shopping my home now to set my Christmas table! Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Karin Shippey
So elegant and classy. I love the look!
Gretchen
This is our first Christmas hosting for our family at home and with our 1 year old child! I definitely want to start the tradition like you did with your family of setting the table for Christmas! So beautiful and special!
layne
Very elegant! You do a great job helping those of us with no creative ability! Thanks
Joshua Tracy
Very classy, thank you for the ideas for our first “adult” Christmas table
Julia
Your table is absolutely beautiful! Would love to recreate this look for the holidays.
Cherie Crabtree
This is so beautiful Carmen!
As a native of Anniston, Alabama, I just love listening to your stories! I can relate to so many of them!
Thank you for being a part of the ministry of the JOYFM!
Merry Christmas to you and our precious family!
Cherie Crabtree
Laura Hunt
This is a dream table for me!