This green and white table is dramatic and festive with candy-cane-wrapped candleholders, white dinnerware, green glass bowls, and handmade napkin rings.
How to Create This Green and White Table
This holiday table was assembled almost entirely from green and white items. It features an extensive collection of curated items, ranging from antique candle holders to modern placemats, many of which were sourced from my own home.
Choosing the Colors for this Table
The inspiration for this table came from a Christmas tree in an adjacent room, which was decorated in white and shades of green. To begin with, I retrieved my white tableware and ornaments. Next, I gathered green decor to add a festive flair to the table. After selecting my items, I then paired those that worked well together, while excluding those that didn’t seem cohesive.
Choosing the Basics
Placemats for Green and White Table
I chose not to use a tablecloth for this table. Instead, I added green beaded placemats and placed them on the dark wood table to give this table a rustic vibe. You can find green beaded placemats here and here.
Napkins for Green and White Table
I selected ivory-trimmed napkins paired with customized napkin rings. To create them, I updated some old pinecone napkin rings by adding green sparkly balls and velvet ribbons. I used hot glue to attach the ribbon loops and ball stems to the existing rings, resulting in a unique design that perfectly suited the table. The dark pinecones complemented the dark table, achieving a rustic yet refined appearance. Check out these pinecone napkin rings that can be transformed to achieve a similar look.
Choosing the Dinnerware
I used ivory dinnerware (similar to this) for this table and added green bowls to each place setting.
These midcentury modern glass bowls were found on Etsy at Perfect Vintage Flea. Since I had a specific look in mind, I searched for green bowls until I found the perfect ones.
Choosing the Glassware
I used two glasses for this table: a white water glass and a champagne coupe. First, the water glasses added a touch of white to the table. However, it’s worth noting that clear glasses would have worked just as well.
Choosing the Candle Holders and Centerpiece
I used five white, antique Chinese candle holders as the centerpiece for the table. To enhance their appearance, I wrapped the neck of each holder in green velvet ribbon in a candy-cane style. Then, I added faux green pine needles around the base and shelf of the candle holders. Finally, I placed white candles in each holder to complete the look.
Ceramic Christmas pieces, green berries, white sparkly bells, green ornaments, and green mercury glass candle holders decorate the center of the table.
With a curated selection of green and white tableware and decor from my home, I successfully set a festive table decorated with rustic white bells, antique candleholders, elegant white dinnerware, vibrant green bowls and placemats, and lots of mini, faux pine stems. To add a personal touch, I crafted custom-made napkin rings by embellishing pine napkin rings with green velvet ribbon and sparkly green mini stems.
Let this table inspire you to create your own festive green and white holiday table. Happy table setting!
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Desserts and Drinks
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Green Velvet Cheesecake
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