A Red and White Christmas Table Setting
Christmas decorating is in full swing at our little cottage! This year I decided on red and white Christmas decor for our dining room, so I thought it fitting to create a red and white Christmas table setting to go along with it!
You are in for a treat today as I am also happy to be joining Rita from Panoply as she hosts myself and 13 other bloggers as we share our Christmas Tablescape ideas for 2024! You will find all the links at the end of this post, so grab a cozy beverage and settle in!
This is the first year we have had a Christmas tree in the dining room. It is a “skinny” tree that my daughter was no longer using, so she offered it to me. It is the perfect fit for our tiny room!
My idea for the red and white Christmas decor came on like a lightbulb when I was at Michael’s looking for some inexpensive ornaments to add to the tree, and I came across sweet little lollypops that were white with red swirls!
As my motto has been with my table decor this year, I wanted to keep it simple and uncluttered. And, I didn’t want to spend a lot either, and I knew I had plenty of things that would be perfect for my theme.
Last year I went with an English Cottage Christmas tablescape, and this year my table is still “cottagey” but a bit more whimsical!
What I used to create a red and white Christmas table
It started with this red and white buffalo check blanket that I repurposed as a tablecloth. These red round placemats I pulled from my collection.
I did splurge a little bit though! I couldn’t resist these adorable plates from Homesense! The scalloped edges and red bow detail were calling my name. When I spotted the napkins I thought they would be perfect given the embroidery matches the scalloped edge of the plates. We use cloth napkins all the time, so never hesitate buying napkins I love!
Did you see a glimpse of the cake centrepiece in the photo above?! Well, I had taken just a couple of photos of my table when I turned my attention away to answer the phone. My curious golden pup decided he would take the opportunity to have a closer look, and managed to take a big bite of the frosting right off the entire front of the cake! Needless to say I had to pivot real quick!
I had a moment of panic, then quickly moved to using my new red and white nutcracker on its’ own! To be fair, I didn’t purchase this for the table. I started to collect nut crackers a few years ago, and this handsome fellow is this years addition to the collection!
I have been baking up a storm in the kitchen, and come Christmas Eve when we host our brunch I will be adding a plate of these Cherry Bakewell tarts and Empire Cookies in keeping with our red and white theme!
In the photo below you get a better look at the cake topped with the nutcracker. The only consolation was that most of the cake was still edible!
In keeping with the red and white Christmas decor theme, I found these Christmas crackers that each have a packet of hot chocolate mix inside. The red boxes have snowmen on them, and the white ones have Santa’s.
My red press glass water glasses and everyday flatware complete the place settings.
Some red pillar candles sit atop a white salad plate, with a few shiny baubles sprinkled around sit at one end of the table.
My husband purchased this adorable snow globe music box for me years ago. It actually sits on my nightstand all year long. I paired it with a frosted glass Christmas tree and a shiny red bauble.
I decorated my sideboard with a few of our Santa and Mrs. Claus mugs, some bead garland and another winter snow globe.
Everything about my red and white Christmas table makes me happy! It’s bright, cheerful, and charming in a cottagey sort of way, which fits perfectly with our little red cottage!
I hope you have enjoyed the tour of my Christmas table, and gleaned a few ideas to use on your own table this year. But, the inspiration doesn’t end here! Visit the links below for more ideas to decorate your table for the holidays!
More Christmas table decor to inspire you
Panoply – Gnome for the Holidays
Home is Where the Boat Is – A Delivery from St. Nick
My Thrift Store Addiction – Gingerbread Galore Homespun Christmas Tablescape
Everyday Living – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Pandora’s Box – Holly and Jolly
The Bookish Dilettante – Evergreen Inspired Christmas Tablescape
The Little Yellow Corner Store – The Magic of a Nutcracker Christmas Tablescape
Celebrating Everyday Life – How to Style an Elegant Black & White Christmas Table
The Painted Apron – Christmas Sparkle
The Cat’s Whiskerz – A Christmas Tablescape in Traditional Colors
Life and Linda – Nutcracker Themed Tablescape
Dinner at Eight – Plaid Patterns for a Warm and Cozy Christmas Table
Corner of Plaid and Paisley – Christmas at the Barn
Thrifting Wonderland – All is Bright Tablescape
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Maureen, your red and white color palette and whimsical accents create a charming holiday table–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Maureen, a red and white theme is ideal for Christmas. The blanket repurposed as a tablecloth is perfect and so smart to think outside the box. I don’t blame you for purchasing those sweet scalloped plates with the bow detail. They can be used for Valentines and many other occasions. You were able to salvage the cake with little effort by topping it with a nutcracker, genius idea. The Santa and Mrs. Claus snow globe is charming and has sweet memories, I am sure. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
Maureen, your red and white Christmas table is lovely. I do love those pretty scalloped plates with bows. I would be tempted as well. So smart to use the red and white check blanket for your table. I adore the napkins, so very pretty. The snow globe is so cute, such a treasure from your husband. The cake is lovely and you really saved the day by adding your cute nutcracker. Those stories make us chuckle years later. The slim tree looks perfect in your small space. Always a pleasure joining you on these hops.
Maureen, your red and white checkered Christmas table has plenty of Christmas charm. And placed near your decorated Christmas tree of red and white sweets makes it all the move dazzling. Your dinnerware set is the most perfect match for your table along with the napkins. I can see how you can use this set for just about any tablescape. The red bows make it so charming and playful. The cake looks dellcious and I am sure it was since you had an early guest at the table nibbling on it. I hope your precious puppy enjoyed it. However, the nutcracker looks great as a centerpiece too along with the precious Mr. and Mrs Santa kissing snow globe. A very whimsical and sweet tablescape. Merry Christmas.
Nothing says Christmas more than a red and white color combination coupled with the green of the Christmas tree from your daughter. what fun to share trees like that. I really liked the use of the red and white check blanket as a tablecloth. the red and white dishes go perfectly. The napkins really work well with the setting. wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas.
Your table is lovely Maureen and the red and white color palette is always a hit for the holiday season! Those plates are beautiful and the napkins are perfect with them. And as others have said, you’ll be able to use the dishes for other occasions as well. Love the red and white blanket turned tablecloth too. The goblets are so pretty and I love the pencil tree in the background – those trees are the greatest invention ever. The snow globe is adorable and the newest member of the nutcracker collection is indeed very handsome. Sorry about that lovely cake but glad that most of it was edible. It was great hopping with you and I wish you and yours and wonderful holiday season!
Maureen, your red & white Christmas tablescape makes me happy too! Starting with the tree and the springboard for how this played out, I love those swirl lollipop ornaments you found. I can only imagine the horror when you saw your golden pup jump up to help himself to the cake. I wish you would’ve gotten pictures of that and added them, lol. The plates and napkins go perfectly together (and could actually be used in a Valentine mix too, wink, wink). I like how you simply added baubles to the candles on the table. That’s such a good way to decorate without a calculated fuss of placing them on a tree.
I hope you have a very merry holiday season. Thank you for joining the hop.
This is lovely Maureen, I love the simplicity and the cute nutcracker centerpiece! I think you will use and enjoy the red and white plates on many occasions, not just Christmas. Yikes about your cake! I love your slim tree, that shape is perfect for room corners and it looks so pretty. What a great find the Christmas crackers are, they were made for this table! The kissing Santa snow globe is so cute and I love your sideboard with the Santa mugs and other snow globe. Your family is in for a treat with your delicious looking baked goods. I hope you have a very Merry holiday season!
I LOVE this Maureen!! Your red and white are perfect and festive – I feel more Christmasy already! I’m glad you were able to salvage the cake. It looked beautiful and it bet it tasted fabulous too. I can just imagine relaxing in your cozy cottage looking at the glowing lights and having a piece of cake! Ahhhh – just like a storybook! Thanks for the inspiration and the relaxing moment!
Maureen, what a cheerily perfect table set for brunch! Sure to bring smiles all around! I love it when a motif can be spotted throughout the setting. I followed the rhythm of red ribbons from the plates, to the napkins (which I adore), to the cake stand, to the trim on the nutcracker, then up the bow on the lamp shade and finally all the festive swirls on the tree. Just wonderful! Oh my, your pup was determined to share in the festivities — I bet he was pleased. Our labs are content to stare pathetically at us while we eat, secure in the knowledge they’ll get a tidbit.
Maureen, I love your merry mix of red and white at your table from your new plates, throw tablecloth, Mr. & Mrs. Claus snow globe and handsome nutcracker! The Christmas crackers with cocoa make an adorable party favor. I can relate to naughty eating things they shouldn’t. As always, it’s a treat to hop with you hop. Wishing a Merry December and Happy Holiday Season! ❤️