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Simple Holiday Table Setting

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It’s already time for the second round in the Dare to DIY challenge. This week’s theme? Entertain.

I created this sparkly bird themed centerpiece for our kitchen island. AND I used everything I already owned so, like my Thanksgiving bunting, this project cost a whole $0. That meant more money in my pocket for Black Friday sales.

 I grabbed a silver sequin placement I’ve had for a few years and plopped my Ikea lantern on top. But I didn’t wuss out and throw in a candle. No, no. I grabbed some moss, a fake bird nest, a glass bird ornament (complete with tail feathers) and put them inside the lantern. Then I placed a tealight candle on each corner of the placemat   Boom. When in doubt, put a bird on it. Or in it.

Deciding to go the extra mile, I put out two table settings (with things I already owned). An over achiever I am.

I used a silver beaded placemat from Kohls, silver charger from Micheal’s, my late aunt’s Silver Moon china, white napkin, and a glittery pine cone ornament (last year at Kohls) for each place setting.

Here are a couple romantical nighttime photos of the centerpiece.

There you have it. Will you dare to entertain on Monday morning? I just proved that it’s pretty simple, so you really don’t have an excuse.

Need some extra inspiration? See how Kim, Michelle, and Rachel entertained.

Are you planning to participate in Monday’s challenge?
Do you believe in the ‘put a bird on it’ motto?

Filed Under: centerpiece, christmas, holiday, table setting

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  1. Erin says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Very pretty! Ihat placement is rockin!

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  2. Ash @ HumberHomeProject says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Love that you dressed up your island seating!
    Diggin’ all the bling, too 🙂

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    November 25, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I really like the silver pine cone place setting! Fancy schmancy. I’m glad I’m not the only one that only partially set the table. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kelly @ Corner of Main says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    It’s so sparkly and pretty! I love it =)

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  5. K @ Shift Ctrl ART says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I really like how the candles make the glitter sparkle. Glitter ROCKS 🙂 Love it!

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  6. Rachel says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    So pretty! Gotta love the shine. I have that same lantern from Ikea, and it’s only ever occurred to me to put a candle in there. I love the less-typical nest and bird inside. Very cute!

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  7. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    November 26, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful! I love the china and the glittery pinecone. It is so simple but very stunning.

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  8. Ashley says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    So elegant! Metallics are so elegant!

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  9. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Beautiful! I love how sparkly the placemats are 🙂

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  10. vel says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Love the simplicity of your set up, goes well wtih your elegant Dining room. I love the pinecone the most. 🙂 Just wondering though, where did you place the silverware? Is it underneath the napkins? 🙂

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    • chelsea says

      November 26, 2012 at 9:11 PM

      We eat, strictly, with our hands in this house. 🙂

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  11. [email protected] says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    This turned out so cute. Love all the glitz and I adore the fact that you were able to use things you already had, Also, the bird inside the lantern is genius.

    Reply
  12. Holly says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    LOVE the sparkle! Looks great with candle light 🙂

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  13. [email protected] says

    November 26, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Cute! It’s so simple and classy! I love it!

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  14. Erika @ Our Cozy Cubbyhole says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I love the way all of the metallics reflect the candlelight. So beautiful! Great job! 🙂

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  15. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    November 28, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I love the clean simplicity of this! I am part of a holiday link party and my blog is hosting tablescapes starting tomorrow. Would you link your table up? I love it! xo Kristin

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  16. Stacy says

    November 30, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    oooo, I love this!!! simple & elegant plus I just {heart} those lanterns! You have inspired me to figure out how I can use mine this holiday season!

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  17. Maria @ Inspiration Affirmation says

    December 1, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    How gorgeous! I am a big fan of metallics for the Christmas season. 🙂 I just love your sequin placemat, too — how fun is that?! Thanks for sharing this centerpiece idea. So glad to have found your blog!

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