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November 30, 2016

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

It’s time for round 2 of the Styled and Set Holiday Entertaining Tours hosted by Lory from Designthusiasm. If you are coming from Cedar Hill Farm House, welcome! I just love the way Anita used pops of red!

Last month, I shared my Modern Rustic Thanksgiving Table and today I’m sharing a Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting that can take you from holidays straight into those cold months.

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting with gray and white plaid tablecloth and gold accents

Every year our church puts on a ladies Christmas Dinner and where ladies from the church decorate the tables. It brings in over 500 ladies from around the community and is such an amazing event.  I’ve been going to it for years and years but have always sat at my mom’s table (which is always amazing). This year I hosted by own table for the first time ever and I thought I’d share my table decor with you all here too!

Plaid Blanket Table Cloth

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting with rustic trees and wood rounds

When pulling together my table decor, I always start with things I already have on hand. Not only does is save some cash, but it’s also fun to recycle projects and pair different pieces together. For this look I used everything from around my house, I even recycled our “Give Thanks Trees” from this month and hung ornaments on them to create height and an elegant touch.

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

I love that they add height, but over powering to the point where you can’t see the person across from you (ahhh I hate that!).

Winter Table Decor

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting  with gray and cream with metallic accents

I used a throw blanket as a table cloth to give it a cozy look and added wood chargers and napkin rings for a rustic touch. Also, all of the trees on the table (except the mirror one) were DIY projects from the past. Learn how to make the Wood Biscuit Trees and the Coffee Filter Trees.

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

Rustic Elegant Winter Table With Wood Accents

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

Cozy and Elegant Winter Table Setting

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Janet - Shabbyfufu says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:36 am

    So, so, so pretty and I love those twinkle trees!

    Reply
  2. Colleen @ 50 Days of No Grey says

    November 30, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Gorgeous – love all the metallics – it makes it so pretty! I’ve pinned for some inspiration this year!

    Reply
  3. Tamara says

    November 30, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Such a gorgeous table! I’m sharing another table tomorrow that has this same theme and I love all of your tress scattered around! I love the metallics too! Gorgeous! And how fun that you get to decorate your tables at the church!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Pretty table! I love the “trees” marching down the center of the table.

    Reply
  5. Lory at Designthusiasm says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Taryn, I just love this winter wonderland table! I did a table with many of the same elements a year or so ago and it remains one of my favorites. Yours is just beautiful! I love all the bright white and hints of glimmer, as well as the nature bits like bark and branches. Fabulous!!

    Reply
  6. Annie says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Gorgeous Taryn! I loved those trees as a part of your beautiful setting – xo!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer - Decor Gold Designs says

    December 2, 2016 at 2:06 am

    So pretty Taryn! I love the neutrals and whites! Such a winter wonderland! xoxo

    Reply
  8. Sandra Huntley says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    I love the neutrality of your table, and especially love the wood chargers, they are gorgeous. This table could go elegant or it could go country rustic. In my book you are a genius !!!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      December 5, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Jamie says

    December 8, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    Taryn, I LOVE your table setting! I’m so into metallics this year as well.
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
  10. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says

    December 12, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    This table is GORGEOUS. I love it.

    Reply
  11. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    December 18, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Oh my goodness! I adore your Christmas tablescape! The trees as centerpieces are my favorite.

    I’ve got to clear off my dining room table and set it up for Christmas dinner this afternoon. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    Reply

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