We’re knee deep in the busiest time of the year for entertaining family and friends so it’s the perfect time to be partnering with a talented group of bloggers and designers to share 30 different takes on holiday entertaining. It’s all part of the Styled + Set Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour, hosted by Lory of Designthusiasm and you’ll find that each post is loaded with ideas and inspiration. If you’re coming over from Kelley Nan, welcome! Kelley’s tablescapes are always stunners, right?!
I decided to take this tablescape party out of my usual spot in the dining room and do something a bit more casual – a simple Christmas brunch in our eat-in kitchen. I’m still not 100% done with our DIY built-in banquette (I want to add fabric and nailheads to the top part of the base) but it’s done enough that we’ve been putting this baby to use!
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I would actually prefer to host brunch rather than a dinner any day of the week – not only do I love breakfast food but I also like the more casual, relaxed feel of it. I set my table with white plates and napkins and a few silver and gold accents along with some pops of red. Each plate has a Merry Christmas tag (they’re actually gift tags I snagged at HomeGoods) tied around a sprig of greenery that I clipped from our backyard:
The glasses are {these gold bottomed beauties} I picked up this summer and the rattan chargers are thrifted but {these} are very similar (and ship for free!). The white plates with gold dots and bowls with gold rims are HomeGoods scores.
The centerpiece is a mix of backyard greenery clippings with some ilex berries from Trader Joes in {my favorite vase}. It’s sitting on top of a wood slice (mine was thrifted but similar ones are available {here}) that’s disguising the fact that my runner is too long for my table. My trick is to simply fold it over in the middle until it’s the length that you want on both sides and then put something large that covers the fold (in my case, the wood slice) on top of it.
Our Christmas brunch menu was super simple – mixed berries, muffins, and pancakes. Of course we doused the pancakes with whipped cream (that classy whipped cream can didn’t make the cut for my table – ha!) and also added a little sweet holiday treat of finely crushed candy canes for the kiddos to sprinkle on top!
The whole tablescape was super quick and easy to put together – less time decorating means more time eating and enjoying your family or guests!
I’ve mentioned most of my sources along the way but can shop most of my tabletop accessories here:
My table was a find at the Restoration Hardware Outlet (I sourced lots of options for similar pedestal tables {here}) and the two slipcovered chairs are thrifted finds from years ago.
That’s about it from me on tablescapes but if you guys are looking to knock out a bunch of your holiday shopping on Cyber Monday, you might want to take a peek at my Favorite Things post that’s full of great gift ideas and at my Cyber Monday deals page that’s has all the great deals and promo codes going on today!
But first, it’s time to check out the other five bloggers who are sharing their holiday entertaining posts today!
Your next stop is Lory at Designthusiasm who always has the most gorgeous floral arrangements and tablescapes – I’m loving what I see in this little sneak peek! Check out her holiday table {here}:
and be sure to visit everyone else who’s sharing their tables today and throughout the rest of the week:
Tuesday’s posts:
Shabbyfufu | CitrineLiving | French Country Cottage | Maison Decor | Sand and Sisal | Town and Country Living
Wednesday’s posts:
Bless’er House | Cedar Hill Farmhouse | Design, Dining and Diapers Maison de Pax | So Much Better With Age | Zevy Joy
Thursday’s posts:
Ella Claire | Buckets of Burlap | Randi Garrett Design | Savvy Southern Style | Stone Gable | ZDesign at Home
Friday’s Posts:
On Sutton Place | Finding Home Farms | Life On Virginia Street | Setting for Four | Sunny Side Up | The Wood Grain Cottage
Enjoy!
Gorgeous! What a wonderful table to wake up to Christmas morning….just beautiful!
Thank you so much Tina! Happy holidays!
Love your table and the banquette is amazing. This is a perfect Christmas buffet.
Thank you so much Marty! XOXO
Kris, your brunch table is so lovely! I’m in love with your banquette and those slipcovered chairs and the floral display is wonderful! How nice that you have a garden to clip from! So many pretty details on this table!
Thank you Lory! I so appreciate you include me on this fun tour – such a great group!
Kris!! Wow is all I can say about this! I don’t think I’ve truly seen this space yet and let me just say I’m in awe of you, girl!! Love everything and I hope you and yours have an amazing Christmas my friend!!! Xo
That means so much to me – thank you Bree! It’s seriously been under construction for like a year now – it just kept getting pushed to the back burner as new projects came up!
Kris, I ‘ve never seen your eat-in before!! GORGEOUS!! And I love your brunch setting! You are so good and always so inspiring! xox
Tam, you’re the sweetest – thank you!!
What a lovely table setting. Love those vases of yours, must add them to my wish list! Simple but beautiful, as always.
xo,
Karen
P.S. Don’t you just love this time of year?
Yes, I totally love this time of year and so appreciate your sweet comment Karen! XOXO
Love the laid-back approach to brunch you got here, your centerpiece is as always, gorgeous Kris!
Thank you so much Vel – we have greenery galore in our yard!
Such a pretty brunch table, Kris! Your natural centerpiece is so pretty!
Thank you so much!
This is lovely Kris! You really outdid yourself with that banquette! It makes you nook look so inviting and cozy. Great idea to start Christmas morning in such a beautiful, yet still casual way….we usually start standing around the island for breakfast!
Thank you Jennifer – you’re so sweet! I think we’re going to love cozying up in this spot on cold winter mornings!
Just perfect Kris! I think your brunch table is divine in every way – from the wood slice, to the pancakes, gold bottom glasses and the casual vibe. Enjoying touring with you!
Thanks Kelly – it’s such a great group – loving everyone’s tables!
Kris this is so beautiful! I love the arrangement of clippings and berries as well as the tags set on each plate! You are so talented and we are going to try the peppermint atop pancakes! What a great idea!!!!
Thank you so much Annie! The crushed peppermint was a new one for us too but my kids love it – I actually found it at HomeGoods!
Looks like your banquette turned out fabulous!! And your table looks lovely! Happy Holidays!!
Thank you Cindy! This is what I was asking your advice on for fabrics so many months ago – I so appreciate your help!
Hey Kris! You are such a natural at setting a table…you manage to make each one welcoming and beautiful and this one is no different. I love your easy-going yet classic style. Perfect! Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and amazing New Year…
Thank you so much Ann! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season too! So thankful to have connected with you through Blogland 🙂
So lovely Kris! I’ve had my eyes out for a dining table from RH Outlet with one close by as well…so I’m oogling yours. Happy Holidays to you…Janet
Thanks Janet! You might already know this but if you go on a holiday weekend that’s when the RH Outlet tends to have the best deals! I got mine for about 1/3 the normal price.
It’s stunning! I love every detail. Amazing job.
Hugs, Jamie
Thanks so much Jamie!
Kris I love how charming this table and setting are! I can just picture your sweet family nestled around that table in your pjs on Christmas morning! Enjoy this special season!!! xo
What a cozy and gorgeous dining nook! I love the natural look of everything and the pops of red.
That banquette! Love it love it. Thank you for sharing your casual dining styled so beautifully!