• Slide 1 of 51: O come, all ye faithful Christmas decorators to our list of our favorite and easy-to-accomplish Christmas table decorations. There's so much to do during the holiday season–from planning Christmas dinner menu to finding the perfect Christmas presents for everyone on your list–that setting the table shouldn't be stressful. It is the season for quality time with family and fun festivities after all. Your Christmas tablescape should reflect the joy and magic of the holiday season without any fuss. It doesn't have to be over the top or expensive. Just like all of the other Christmas decorating ideas we've shared this season, these centerpieces, Christmas place settings, floral arrangements, and runners are easy to throw together. In fact, many can be done while guests are snacking away on their favorite Christmas appetizers. You can even get the kids involved by having them make a festive gingerbread house to serve as the centerpiece of your Christmas tablescape. (Or, you can get them out of your hair by distracting them with your latest Elf of the Shelf scheme.) So, pull out the placemats, spruce up the holiday flowers and blast your favorite Christmas tunes: It's time to decorate! From classic red-and-green themes, to a subdued Scandinavian-inspired evening, to all the Shiny Brite colors we promise that there is a Christmas table decoration idea on our list that will surely liven up even the Grinchiest of guests.

  • Slide 2 of 51: Make a slew of these festive and colorful trees to arrange down the center of a table.To make: Cover Styrofoam cones (we used 12- and 15-inch cones) with ornaments, attaching them with hot-glue. Start with larger ornaments at the bottom, transitioning to smaller ones as you work your way up. Fill in any gaps with mini ornament balls. If desired, wrap the finished trees with vintage tinsel and beaded garland.

  • Slide 3 of 51: Think outside the dining room! From a ticket garland to theater-candy brownies, this cozy flick-themed gathering (complete with downloadable bingo cards) makes movie viewing more memorable. Vintage cookie tins make festive individual popcorn

  • Slide 4 of 51: Decorate the mantel or holiday table with a few of these easy to create festive candlesticks.To make: Hot-glue ornaments in assorted sizes to silver or glass candlesticks.

  • Slide 5 of 51: Make guests feel cozy with this easy setup—no holiday china required! Just layer on the plaid napkins and blankets as seat cushions for a little holiday pizzazz. Add red or green tapers and snip greens from outside to bring this look together.

  • Slide 6 of 51: Create a two-tiered table arrangement by placing a footed tureen on a platter and filling both dishes with ornaments.

  • Slide 7 of 51: Textured neutrals and snowy motifs evoke a Scandinavian spirit on this dining table. To make the wooden bead stars, draw a five-point loop in one end of a piece of silver craft wire. Thread beads on wire, bending wire per drawing as you go. Feed loose end of wire through loop, crimp, and cut. As for the acorn tree centerpiece, paint nuts with white craft paint, leaving caps natural. Attach a loop of twine with hot glue. Hang from a spray-painted branch set inside a spool of twine.

  • Slide 8 of 51: Use spiny leaves and bold berries to create a holly-jolly Christmas table! Make the jingle runner by cutting holly leaves from dark and light green card stock. Use a bone folder or wooden skewer to indent veins in leave, then trace indents with a green colored pencil. Run down the center of the table and lay red jingle bells throughout. For the straws, attach small die-cut holly leaves and berries to a red-and-white paper straw with a dab of hot glue.

  • Slide 9 of 51: Who says holiday tables have to be decorated with holiday themes? Pinecones, fresh greens and found feathers play off the vintage china in a woodland motif. Set your scene off with natural rattan chargers and twig-inspired silverware.

  • Slide 10 of 51: Add understated holiday flair with simple arrangements of silver dollar eucalyptus and blue thistle in vintage vessels.

  • Slide 11 of 51: This tablescape gets its inspiration from those vintage ceramic trees from Christmases past. To make the light bulb centerpiece, cut off the bottom of a small round Styrofoam ball and attach vintage Christmas lights to the top and sides with hot glue. For the napkin rings, attach a loop of red-and-white baker's twine to the base of a bulb with hot glue; wrap base completely with twine and around rolled napkins.

  • Slide 12 of 51: Keep things simple with a classic red and white theme. Strands of red beads mimic the festive look of cranberries, while a simple grosgrain ribbon dresses up a planter.Get the tutorial at The Lily Pad Cottage.

  • Slide 13 of 51: Fresh greenery, large pine cones, and green-tinted glass make for a stunning, woods-inspired scene. A gingham runner and hand-painted napkins keep things whimsical and fun.Get the tutorial at The White Buffalo Styling Co.

  • Slide 14 of 51: Wow your guests with this stunning Christmas tree napkin! Believe it or not, it's super easy to pull off—you just need a few large linen napkins to get started.Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

  • Slide 15 of 51: Keep things lighthearted with this partly-edible Santa "topiary" centerpiece. Little ones will especially love it!Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

  • Slide 16 of 51: Who says you have to stick to red and white flowers...or opt for a red and white color scheme at all, for that matter? Here, a collection of different-sized vases filled with evergreen branches look positively sophisticated.Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

  • Slide 17 of 51: Enlist your kids to help with this color-coordinated Christmas craft. Begin by placing a small pillar vessel inside a larger vase, and fill the gaps between the two with red and white marbles. Then, simply fill the inner container with a mix of anemones, garden roses, and evergreen sprigs.

  • Slide 18 of 51: With this reclaimed centerpiece, a 1960s Holly Beverage Co. soda crate filled with bottle brush trees adds a touch of festive cheer to the dining nook. The area is furnished with an antique table—which was actually bought at the Country Living Fair!

  • Slide 19 of 51: You know what silver bells mean—it's Christmas time! Dress up your table in holiday style with shiny candlestick holders that resemble baubles and bells.Get the tutorial at A Practical Wedding.

  • Slide 20 of 51: A candy cane-inspired display makes for the sweetest setup. To make the place cards, bend 7-inch-long pieces of 18-gauge gold wire into a candy cane shape. Attach lengths of rosemary with fishing wire. Cut card stock to size and use a red brush-tip pen to stain edges, then write names with a gold pen. Punch a hole in one corner, thread thin red ribbon through hole, and tie around "candy cane." To make the ribbon runner, secure differing widths of red, white, and pink grosgrain ribbon on the diagonal to a burlap runner with strips of thin fusible webbing.

  • Slide 21 of 51: With fresh and fragrant greenery, red berries, and glowing candles, this elegant combination has all the ingredients for a merry gathering.Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.

  • Slide 22 of 51: Make your table shine bright with all sorts of mercury glass pieces that beautifully reflect the warmth and glow of burning candles.Get the tutorial at Bless'er House.

  • Slide 23 of 51: Pick up some rich red fruits and berries during your grocery store haul for Christmas dinner, pair it with fresh or faux eucalyptus, and consider your holiday table decorating done.Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Plate.

  • Slide 24 of 51: Save money and make a large table feel full by arranging a variety of pieces foraged from the outdoors like a cut tree branch, bunches of fresh pine, and vibrant winter berries.Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

  • Slide 25 of 51: There's nothing more romantic than a little mistletoe and a string of sparkling lights around the holiday season—and both can be found in this pretty centerpiece.Get the tutorial at The DIY Mommy.

  • Slide 26 of 51: With its gingham base, array of bottlebrush trees, and rustic red truck, this tablescape proves there's nothing more fun than Christmas in the country. Get the tutorial at Rosemary and Thyme.

  • Slide 27 of 51: Create a beautiful base for your Christmas table setting by layering a burlap cloth and wood slice under your dinnerware, and finish the arrangement with a piece of greenery plucked from your centerpiece. Get the tutorial at Lauren McBride.

  • Slide 28 of 51: If it's warm enough, why not set a Christmas table outside? These wooden houses serve as a cute centerpiece, while hot chocolate and throws at each place keeps things cozy.Get the tutorial at Zevy Joy.

  • Slide 29 of 51: This designer keeps the dining room table in her historic Tudor house simple for the season with a blue runner, brass candle holders, and antlers.

  • Slide 30 of 51: This Cape Cod homeowner used complementing tartan patterns to dress up her dining table for the holidays. In addition to plaid blankets, layered here as tablecloths, you can also mix in more pattern with dishware and napkins.

  • Slide 31 of 51: An eclectic mix of collectibles, vintage treasures, and plenty of bottle brush trees in various shades of green add color to the top of the dining table in this Midwest farmhouse.

  • Slide 32 of 51: A weathered wood crate centerpiece brings good tidings to the table surrounded by artfully hung greenery.

  • Slide 33 of 51: Serena Thompson's attitude about centerpieces: "Don't overdo it." In the dining room, she paired loose sprigs of greenery (in sap buckets, no less) with her collection of toy deer and bottlebrush trees.

  • Slide 34 of 51: Fill a glass compote dish with fresh clementines, pine boughs, and candles for a display that smells as good as it looks.

  • Slide 35 of 51: A long table features an unexpected centerpiece of live miniature trees and dried rose hips in a galvanized tub. Bright gifts serve as place cards, and lush garlands line exposed shelves.

  • Slide 36 of 51: Display pine boughs, pinecones and oranges dotted with cloves on a silver tray for an easy but eye-catching centerpiece.

  • Slide 37 of 51: To craft the centerpieces for her dining room table, blogger Kristin Bergthold used cranberries, juniper, and a layer of Epsom salt.

  • Slide 38 of 51: Leyland cypress, mercury glass votives, and pinecones lend a rustic yet festive air to this Christmas table. Get the tutorial at Home Is Where the Boat Is.

  • Slide 39 of 51: A handmade wood box not only creates a focal point in a dining room, but can also be easily used throughout the rest of the year as table decor. Get the tutorial at Fynes Designs.

  • Slide 40 of 51: How adorable are these? They're easy to make—just string cranberries onto a piece of wire, twist the wire around, add pieces of tree trimmings, and attach flag-shaped kraft paper tags onto each one. Get the tutorial at Say Yes.

  • Slide 41 of 51: Subtle touches are something to celebrate—they add festive charm to your table, and these are no exception. Use a craft punch to cut out stars and scatter them around your plate settings.Get the tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar.

  • Slide 42 of 51: Group a few of these with some small pinecones for a more neutral table setting.

  • Slide 43 of 51: Christmas bulbs don't just belong on the tree: highlight some of your favorites on the dinner table with this elegant frame. Get the tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic.

  • Slide 44 of 51: A classic tartan tablecloth dresses up a space in a polished (but not at all pretentious) way. For a whimsical place setting, slide good old handwritten namecards into the slots of vintage sleigh bells (we found these on eBay) and give new meaning to "be there with bells on."

  • Slide 45 of 51: In just five minutes, you can create these stunning luminaries using jars (Mason jars are our pick, but pickle jars work just as well), cranberries, cedar clippings or something green, and floating candles. Get the tutorial at Today's Creative Life.

  • Slide 46 of 51: A neutral tablecloth and slipcovers lighten up the heavy oak dining-room set. A wreath is turned into a framed work of art by hanging it atop a mirror.

  • Slide 47 of 51: A row of birch-bark trees makes for a simple yet stunning centerpiece. Dining chairs get into the holiday spirit with angel wings.

  • Slide 48 of 51: Brighten a table with colorful bulbs. Even unplugged lights shine when gathered in a glass apothecary jar. For a container that truly glistens, top it off with a dusting of artificial snow.

  • Slide 49 of 51: Branch out from conventional tablescapes by using an extra-long tree limb as a platform for displaying ornaments. Simply knot lengths of twine around the branch and hang it from a row of five or six ceiling hooks.

  • Slide 50 of 51: Evocative and soothing, candlelight creates the right ambience for the holidays. Lit candles are more than decorative objects, highlighting seasonal festivities and fostering a celebratory mood. Garlands around the door frame beckon guests into the room, and on the mantel sits a pineapple, an early-American symbol of hospitality.

  • Slide 51 of 51: Apothecary jars filled with pinecones make a naturally striking centerpiece.

O come, all ye faithful Christmas decorators to our list of our favorite and easy-to-accomplish Christmas table decorations. There's so much to do during the holiday season–from planning Christmas dinner menu to finding the perfect Christmas presents for everyone on your list–that setting the table shouldn't be stressful. It is the season for quality time with family and fun festivities after all.

Your Christmas tablescape should reflect the joy and magic of the holiday season without any fuss. It doesn't have to be over the top or expensive. Just like all of the other Christmas decorating ideas we've shared this season, these centerpieces, Christmas place settings, floral arrangements, and runners are easy to throw together. In fact, many can be done while guests are snacking away on their favorite Christmas appetizers. You can even get the kids involved by having them make a festive gingerbread house to serve as the centerpiece of your Christmas tablescape. (Or, you can get them out of your hair by distracting them with your latest Elf of the Shelf scheme.)

So, pull out the placemats, spruce up the holiday flowers and blast your favorite Christmas tunes: It's time to decorate! From classic red-and-green themes, to a subdued Scandinavian-inspired evening, to all the Shiny Brite colors we promise that there is a Christmas table decoration idea on our list that will surely liven up even the Grinchiest of guests.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Ornament Trees

Make a slew of these festive and colorful trees to arrange down the center of a table.

To make: Cover Styrofoam cones (we used 12- and 15-inch cones) with ornaments, attaching them with hot-glue. Start with larger ornaments at the bottom, transitioning to smaller ones as you work your way up. Fill in any gaps with mini ornament balls. If desired, wrap the finished trees with vintage tinsel and beaded garland.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Movie-Watching Party

Think outside the dining room! From a ticket garland to theater-candy brownies, this cozy flick-themed gathering (complete with downloadable bingo cards) makes movie viewing more memorable. Vintage cookie tins make festive individual popcorn "bowls." Set out a selection of comfy pillows and warm blankets for snuggling up while viewing.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Shiny Brite Candlesticks

Decorate the mantel or holiday table with a few of these easy to create festive candlesticks.

To make: Hot-glue ornaments in assorted sizes to silver or glass candlesticks.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Winterberry Farm Table

Make guests feel cozy with this easy setup—no holiday china required! Just layer on the plaid napkins and blankets as seat cushions for a little holiday pizzazz. Add red or green tapers and snip greens from outside to bring this look together.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Shiny Brite Centerpiece

Create a two-tiered table arrangement by placing a footed tureen on a platter and filling both dishes with ornaments.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Table

Textured neutrals and snowy motifs evoke a Scandinavian spirit on this dining table. To make the wooden bead stars, draw a five-point loop in one end of a piece of silver craft wire. Thread beads on wire, bending wire per drawing as you go. Feed loose end of wire through loop, crimp, and cut. As for the acorn tree centerpiece, paint nuts with white craft paint, leaving caps natural. Attach a loop of twine with hot glue. Hang from a spray-painted branch set inside a spool of twine.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Classic Holiday Color Palette

Use spiny leaves and bold berries to create a holly-jolly Christmas table! Make the jingle runner by cutting holly leaves from dark and light green card stock. Use a bone folder or wooden skewer to indent veins in leave, then trace indents with a green colored pencil. Run down the center of the table and lay red jingle bells throughout. For the straws, attach small die-cut holly leaves and berries to a red-and-white paper straw with a dab of hot glue.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Back to Nature

Who says holiday tables have to be decorated with holiday themes? Pinecones, fresh greens and found feathers play off the vintage china in a woodland motif. Set your scene off with natural rattan chargers and twig-inspired silverware.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Christmas Table Bouquets

Add understated holiday flair with simple arrangements of silver dollar eucalyptus and blue thistle in vintage vessels.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Retro Bulb-Themed Bash

This tablescape gets its inspiration from those vintage ceramic trees from Christmases past.

To make the light bulb centerpiece, cut off the bottom of a small round Styrofoam ball and attach vintage Christmas lights to the top and sides with hot glue. For the napkin rings, attach a loop of red-and-white baker's twine to the base of a bulb with hot glue; wrap base completely with twine and around rolled napkins.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Candy Cane Stripes

Keep things simple with a classic red and white theme. Strands of red beads mimic the festive look of cranberries, while a simple grosgrain ribbon dresses up a planter.

Get the tutorial at The Lily Pad Cottage.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Woodsy Vibe

Fresh greenery, large pine cones, and green-tinted glass make for a stunning, woods-inspired scene. A gingham runner and hand-painted napkins keep things whimsical and fun.

Get the tutorial at The White Buffalo Styling Co.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Christmas Tree Napkin Folding Idea

Wow your guests with this stunning Christmas tree napkin! Believe it or not, it's super easy to pull off—you just need a few large linen napkins to get started.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Santa Topiary

Keep things lighthearted with this partly-edible Santa "topiary" centerpiece. Little ones will especially love it!

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Evergreen Vases

Who says you have to stick to red and white flowers...or opt for a red and white color scheme at all, for that matter? Here, a collection of different-sized vases filled with evergreen branches look positively sophisticated.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Red and White Vase

Enlist your kids to help with this color-coordinated Christmas craft. Begin by placing a small pillar vessel inside a larger vase, and fill the gaps between the two with red and white marbles. Then, simply fill the inner container with a mix of anemones, garden roses, and evergreen sprigs.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Vintage Wonderland

With this reclaimed centerpiece, a 1960s Holly Beverage Co. soda crate filled with bottle brush trees adds a touch of festive cheer to the dining nook. The area is furnished with an antique table—which was actually bought at the Country Living Fair!

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Silver Bells Candle Centerpiece

You know what silver bells mean—it's Christmas time! Dress up your table in holiday style with shiny candlestick holders that resemble baubles and bells.

Get the tutorial at A Practical Wedding.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Peppermint Party

A candy cane-inspired display makes for the sweetest setup. To make the place cards, bend 7-inch-long pieces of 18-gauge gold wire into a candy cane shape. Attach lengths of rosemary with fishing wire. Cut card stock to size and use a red brush-tip pen to stain edges, then write names with a gold pen. Punch a hole in one corner, thread thin red ribbon through hole, and tie around "candy cane." To make the ribbon runner, secure differing widths of red, white, and pink grosgrain ribbon on the diagonal to a burlap runner with strips of thin fusible webbing.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

5-Minute Garland Centerpiece

With fresh and fragrant greenery, red berries, and glowing candles, this elegant combination has all the ingredients for a merry gathering.

Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Mercury Glass Tablescape

Make your table shine bright with all sorts of mercury glass pieces that beautifully reflect the warmth and glow of burning candles.

Get the tutorial at Bless'er House.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Pomegranate and Cranberries

Pick up some rich red fruits and berries during your grocery store haul for Christmas dinner, pair it with fresh or faux eucalyptus, and consider your holiday table decorating done.

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Plate.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Inexpensive Festive Finds

Save money and make a large table feel full by arranging a variety of pieces foraged from the outdoors like a cut tree branch, bunches of fresh pine, and vibrant winter berries.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

French Country Christmas Table

There's nothing more romantic than a little mistletoe and a string of sparkling lights around the holiday season—and both can be found in this pretty centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at The DIY Mommy.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Red Truck Centerpiece

With its gingham base, array of bottlebrush trees, and rustic red truck, this tablescape proves there's nothing more fun than Christmas in the country.

Get the tutorial at Rosemary and Thyme.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Neutral and Metallic Table Setting

Create a beautiful base for your Christmas table setting by layering a burlap cloth and wood slice under your dinnerware, and finish the arrangement with a piece of greenery plucked from your centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Lauren McBride.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Outdoor Christmas Table Idea

If it's warm enough, why not set a Christmas table outside? These wooden houses serve as a cute centerpiece, while hot chocolate and throws at each place keeps things cozy.

Get the tutorial at Zevy Joy.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Simple Holiday Table

This designer keeps the dining room table in her historic Tudor house simple for the season with a blue runner, brass candle holders, and antlers.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Plaid Prints

This Cape Cod homeowner used complementing tartan patterns to dress up her dining table for the holidays. In addition to plaid blankets, layered here as tablecloths, you can also mix in more pattern with dishware and napkins.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Old and New

An eclectic mix of collectibles, vintage treasures, and plenty of bottle brush trees in various shades of green add color to the top of the dining table in this Midwest farmhouse.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Hanging Greenery

A weathered wood crate centerpiece brings good tidings to the table surrounded by artfully hung greenery.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Festive Scene

Serena Thompson's attitude about centerpieces: "Don't overdo it." In the dining room, she paired loose sprigs of greenery (in sap buckets, no less) with her collection of toy deer and bottlebrush trees.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Cozy Centerpiece

Fill a glass compote dish with fresh clementines, pine boughs, and candles for a display that smells as good as it looks.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Bursts of Greenery

A long table features an unexpected centerpiece of live miniature trees and dried rose hips in a galvanized tub. Bright gifts serve as place cards, and lush garlands line exposed shelves.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Aromatic Centerpiece

Display pine boughs, pinecones and oranges dotted with cloves on a silver tray for an easy but eye-catching centerpiece.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Mason Jars in a Row

To craft the centerpieces for her dining room table, blogger Kristin Bergthold used cranberries, juniper, and a layer of Epsom salt.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Red and Green Hues

Leyland cypress, mercury glass votives, and pinecones lend a rustic yet festive air to this Christmas table.

Get the tutorial at Home Is Where the Boat Is.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Wood Box

A handmade wood box not only creates a focal point in a dining room, but can also be easily used throughout the rest of the year as table decor.

Get the tutorial at Fynes Designs.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Mini Cranberry Wreath Place Cards

How adorable are these? They're easy to make—just string cranberries onto a piece of wire, twist the wire around, add pieces of tree trimmings, and attach flag-shaped kraft paper tags onto each one.

Get the tutorial at Say Yes.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Table Scatters

Subtle touches are something to celebrate—they add festive charm to your table, and these are no exception. Use a craft punch to cut out stars and scatter them around your plate settings.

Get the tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Cinnamon Stick Candles

Group a few of these with some small pinecones for a more neutral table setting.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Framed Ornaments

Christmas bulbs don't just belong on the tree: highlight some of your favorites on the dinner table with this elegant frame.

Get the tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic .

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Pop of Plaid

A classic tartan tablecloth dresses up a space in a polished (but not at all pretentious) way. For a whimsical place setting, slide good old handwritten namecards into the slots of vintage sleigh bells (we found these on eBay) and give new meaning to "be there with bells on."

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Five-Minute Christmas Luminaries

In just five minutes, you can create these stunning luminaries using jars (Mason jars are our pick, but pickle jars work just as well), cranberries, cedar clippings or something green, and floating candles.

Get the tutorial at Today's Creative Life.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

White on White

A neutral tablecloth and slipcovers lighten up the heavy oak dining-room set. A wreath is turned into a framed work of art by hanging it atop a mirror.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Heavenly Holiday Table

A row of birch-bark trees makes for a simple yet stunning centerpiece. Dining chairs get into the holiday spirit with angel wings.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Light Up A Room

Brighten a table with colorful bulbs. Even unplugged lights shine when gathered in a glass apothecary jar. For a container that truly glistens, top it off with a dusting of artificial snow.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Festive Centerpiece

Branch out from conventional tablescapes by using an extra-long tree limb as a platform for displaying ornaments. Simply knot lengths of twine around the branch and hang it from a row of five or six ceiling hooks.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Inviting Dining Room

Evocative and soothing, candlelight creates the right ambience for the holidays. Lit candles are more than decorative objects, highlighting seasonal festivities and fostering a celebratory mood. Garlands around the door frame beckon guests into the room, and on the mantel sits a pineapple, an early-American symbol of hospitality.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

Pinecone Centerpieces

Apothecary jars filled with pinecones make a naturally striking centerpiece.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

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