Colorful Christmas Tabletop Decor Ideas: White, Red, Purple And Teal

Color is a great way to bring some fabulous festive flair to your tabletop this holiday season. As the focal point of your holiday property, the table will be the center of attention the hotspot for guests when they arrive and the place where they linger over cocktails and conversation following a great meal. Generate a memorable tabletop that they will want to sit at (and admire!) until subsequent Christmas rolls about. No matter whether you are drawn to a lot more conventional hues like red and white, or have a much more modern vision of sugarplum-inspired purples and wintergreen teal, right here are some no-fail decorating ideas, color schemes and centerpieces that are positive to make a lasting impression. Red, White and Vacation-Prepared You just cannot go wrong with the classic colour mixture of red and white. It is timeless and evocative of all items Christmas – snowflakes, spice, berries, and of course, jolly old Saint. Nick. But if you are not crazy about dozens of Santas dancing circles about your tabletop, inspire the holidays by drawing on these classic colors in much more subtle ways. Crisp white table linens and napkins, red dinnerware, and a couple of whimsical winter-themed decorations go a extended way to welcoming the Christmas spirit. Snowman Table Setting
Snowflakes and Red Berries Tabletop
Classic Colors with a Modern day Twist
Coral Christmas Table with Hints of the Sea
Ornamental Branch Centerpiece
Ravishing Red Child it is cold outdoors, so warm up your residence and your tabletop with this hottest hue. Red is a colour that is mentioned to stimulate conversation and appetite – perfect for any dinner celebration. There will always be a place at the head of the table for this traditional Christmas color. Dress the table in bold red plaid linens and dinnerware, and decorate with red berries or a luscious centerpiece of shiny red apples that appear good enough to eat! Clad in Plaid

“An Apple A Day” Centerpiece
I’;m Dreaming of a White Christmas Who says Bing Crosby’;s popular lyrics refer only to the winter climate? Inspired by delicate snowflakes, angels and feathers, and frost forming on the window panes, these elegant white tabletops evoke a winter wonderland without having ever leaving the comfort – or warmth! – of residence. There is anything so graceful and pleasing about an all-white table setting, and what much better time than Christmas time to break out your quite very best? Spruced Up with Spruce
Winter Wonderland Table
Dreamy White with Wintergreen Tabletop
Snowy Centerpiece
Teal-Touched Tabletops When the holidays roll about, green is synonymous with evergreens and candy canes, and has always been a single of the 3 standard Christmas colors – a all-natural pairing with red and white. But this year, lighten and brighten up your tabletop color palette with a far more modern shade of this classic hue – teal. Colorful Teal Tablescape
Country Style Setting
Red, White and Teal!
Teal and Gold Garnished Table
Merry Wintertime Buffet
Fur-Frosted Centerpiece
Visions of Sugarplum Purple It is rich, it’;s regal, and it really is today’;s IT colour, from the style runways to your tabletop. It really is purple. This vibrant hue just screams celebrate, and will take your table from Christmas to New Year’;s Eve with pizzazz. Paired with silver, the outcome is a dramatic, dazzling show that is sure to wow your guests. Fairly in Purple and Prepared to Party

Petite Purple Embellishments
Purple and Silver Centerpiece

Want in Every Color // 06

Every year about this time, I fall victim to the Anthro dinnerware trap. Their patterns are just so. darn. beautiful. Perfectly playful, summery and total showstoppers.

Lohja // From the Deep // Swirled Symmetry // Evenings in Quito (major favorite!)

Then there's this loverly little assortment of app/dessert plates.

 Evita dessert plates

Aaaaand then there's always the linens.

 Sun Dots napkin // Sun Stripes napkin // Ikat napkin // Smoke Dahlia napkin (gorgeous color assortment!)

Just you stop it, Anthro.

Am I the only one that can't go into that store for risk of blowing an entire paycheck...or ten?

Wear/Where // Valentine's Day Edition

Thought this series was dust, didn't you? Nope, we're bringing it back in full force . . . and with lots of love this week!

from Gaby // Whether your plan is having a romantic dinner with your guy or a fun evening with your besties, Valentine's day is a special occasion, and as such, you got to dress for it! Naturally, this day calls for the obvious red, so why don't you make a statement with these radiant trousers, and this creamy red lipstick that promises to stay on for hours? I like how these graceful bow sandals (aren't they stunning?!) soften up this geometric sequin-embellished tank, don't you? And of course, we can't leave some jewelry behind, and what better occasion to wear those gold stacked love rings and this golden bouquet ring? (you got the love, you got the flowers kind of thing?) And because to me, nothing speaks more sexy than the one and only Tom Ford, you really can't go wrong with his sensuous black orchid fragrance ;) To finish the look, this Glitter clutch is the perfect show stopper! 

  placemat // stemware // flatware // plate // candleholder // sequined heart // gold rimmed glasses

 

Okay, so you've got the card, you're wearing your finest, lipstick's on. Now let's get that table set! Start with a graphic punch (these placemats will definitely get the job done) and layer and bold hit of black and white. To keep things monochrome but still dramatic, serve your champers or vino in gorgeous black opaque stemware (holla!) and get that special occasion gold flatware out. Classic water glasses with gold rims round out the look without scrimping on style. Every romantic meal (heck, every meal) is best with candlelight, so plan to have a few of these on the table for a hit of color. Dress up that card delivery with a heart clip that truly sparkles (and, bonus, you can repurpose that bad boy later).

What do you think? Do you guys usually make plans for Valentine's Day? Do tell!

Etsy Crush // Vintage Luxe

I am constantly scouring this treasure trove for fabulous barware and beautiful trinkets.

items available via Vintage Luxe

Monday Blues // 18

Doesn't a lazy brunch right here sound amazing on this Monday morning?

via

I think so, too.

Monday Blues // 14

An emphatic nod to the hero of masculine glamour, Mr. David Jimenez.

David Jimenez, featured in High Gloss Magazine

Random Friday Fancies

Sorry, dudes. This week got away from me. Between dinners with old friends and shop visits with new ones, I overindulged on food, fun and drinkies. It was awesome!

Also awesome was this major Mikasa score while antiquing last weekend. Just think about the tabletop potential with me, please.

Must. Find. Gold. Flatware.

If you're following me on Instagram (@tobe_reed), you saw these other fun (and VERY reasonably priced) finds, too.

I came across these hide stunnas while visiting with my friend Jaclyn at her gorgeous shop. Decisions, decisions . . .

Aaaaaaaaaaand -- best treat of the week -- my uber talented cousin, Elizabeth, surprised us with this belated wedding gift!!!!! How ridiculous is she???

Etsy shop pending, it sounds like. Custom portraits as well as treats like these!

I told her we need a leopard print version. Will be sure to keep you all posted.

Random question from the Insta newb . . . How do you save for #latergrams? I'm apparently not cool enough to figure it out. Help!

Lastly (I hate that word), prepare yourselves for Casa de Tobe overload next week. I'm snapping some current state pictures and potential plans for the space. I'm tired of holding out on you guys.

Happy weekend! ox

So Trendy // Navajo

Either southwest inspired looks are popping up everywhere, or I'm just drawn to them all of a sudden.

pillow // earrings // cuff // sweater // tote (WANT!!!!) // salad servers // boots

Monday Blues // 08

Being that we're hosting both families this year, I'm loving the idea of a unique spin on our Thanksgiving table setting. How gorge would these blues be with a few bursts of complementary orange and yellow? Mums for centerpieces perhaps?

Michael Graydon Photography

World Series of Barbecue

It's Friday!!! I have to tell you guys, today marks the end of a very long and angst-ridden 7 weeks. O-V-E-R. Hallelujah! Since I've earned a little R&R, hubs and I are thinking about heading down to the biggest barbecue competition in the world.

That's right. You've surely heard that Kansas City's barbecue is arguably the best in the United States ('tis true). Well, every year the city hosts the barbecue contest of all contests, and it's open to the public for great food, drink, fun and games. How cool is that??

In honor, I came across this great Eat 17 Bacon Jam designed by Together Design. Being that bacon jam is best served on warm bread, here's a little fall service setup:

Eat 17 Bacon Jam // Spreaders // Server // Old Fashioned // Napkins

Happy relaxing weekend! ox

girls dinner // summer tapas party

about time for a second installment, don't you think?

just like last time, we're keeping things casual with a smorgasboard of deeeelicious tapas and red sangria (one of my personal faves) on the porch, all of which were deceivingly simple.

 first order of business? getting that patio table set. we went with a graphic fabric swatch (one of the girls has this on hand for an upcoming sewing project), but a tablecloth, blanket or quilt will do just as well. if you're forced to go solid, use napkins, dinnerware and accessories to add pattern and texture. there really aren't any rules! one or two standout items (umm...hello! that gorgeous turquoise vase bursting with peonies) can really make the table come to life.

then it was time to get our grub on. in the true spirit of spanish tapas, we divvied up food responsibilities, each with two apps to share. i opted for roasted red pepper hummus with pitas and delectable little herbed goat cheese, strawberry basil sandwiches. there was also beet salad, pimentos, spicy lime shrimp, artichoke crisps, and edamole (that's edamame guacamole).

we stuffed ourselves silly, to say the least.

stringing up some lights added serious ambiance, and allowed us to keep the party going a liiiiiiiittle later than anyone intended....but such it is when ladies find time to get together, right??

laura conjured up some festive belly bands for our glasses o' fruity delight (diy details here).

the girls over at ampersand are detailing how you can get the look yourself.

and for your drinking pleasure, a recipe card for that delicious red sangria from yours truly.

 available for download here.

mandatory group shot:

all photos courtesy of the very talented eric linebarger

awwww.

also, if you're like me and are sometimes challenged by the task of creating the perfect dinner mix, this one sure delights the earlobes.

hope this inspires you to call your girlfriends for a little dinner fun of your own! ox

 { find our previous dinners here }