Christmas shopping and holiday parties are definitely in motion by now. Attending or hosting holiday dinner parties with friends is one of my favorite festive activities. Therefore, I rounded up 10 of my favorite tabletop items for holiday entertaining. Because a few of the items' only nod to seasonal decor is through their color scheme, they can be incorporated into everyday dining after the holidays.
Top Row:
- Elf Candleholder: CB2 $5.95
- Variopinte: Red & White Enamel Plate (Medium): Vitrine $22
- Tree Candles: Sur La Table $10.95
- Retro Barber Striped Paper Straws (Set of 50): Modern Lola $3.00
- Gingerhaus Gingerbread Manor Kit: Sur La Table $34.99
Bottom Row:
- Nutcracker Serving Platters: West Elm $8
- Candy Can Crackers (Set of 12): Sur La Table $24.95
- Joy Mug: Crate&Barrel $5.95
- Seasonal Swirl Guest Towel: Modern Lola $7.95
- Stripes Cup and Saucer: Jonathan Adler $12.00
Images: Jonathan Adler, Vitrine, Modern Lola, Sur La Table, CB2, Crate&Barrel, West Elm
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those elf candleholders are so cute!
I love the gray placemat and triangular silverware in the first photo!
Anyone else find the elf candles disturbingly pornographic? (Note to self: Add to decor shopping list).
Disturbing, yes. Pornographic, no. They look like their heads are smashed into the candles. Skiing accident?
It's all fun, but too holiday-specific for my skimpy cupboard space. I have to "holiday-up" my every day stuff. Usually with things like placemats that don't use much storage space, and with expendables like seasonal flowers.
Disturbing? Pornographic? I think you guys are on the wrong site!!! Bought the Elf candles for my MIL. They are sturdy cast iron. Great xmas gift for someone who has everything!
Syboy, are you crazy?! The little elfs are just holding on to the candle. I think they're adorable!