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Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

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In this post: If you’re looking for inspiration for your holiday table settings, consider a neutral table with white roses and magnolia leaves.⇒

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

Did you ever feel like you just needed a little peace in your life?

Some years I’m all about the flash and sizzle of the holidays with a riotous display of color and pattern. But this year, life has been so chaotic, that all I want is peaceful surrounds. For my Christmas table setting, that translates into the serene purity of winter white, albeit with a festive air augmented by metallic accents.

This is the time to pull out you finest, and my table is peppered with vintage and new, and some baubles too!

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

Today I’m joining with several bloggers for the Christmas edition of Styled + Set, the Holiday Entertaining Blog Tour I host several times a year. Be sure to visit the rest of the tours at the bottom of the post.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

I often start my tables with my plate stack, but for this table, my concept was driven by my pretty white centerpieces.

I love to repeat visuals in succession and for this table I used three lovely arrangements of white roses interspersed with candles.The magnolia leaves scattered at their feet enhance their elegant beauty. But these centerpieces just might have a little secret.

They’re actually Real Touch Rose Arrangements and they are quite amazing! Not only do they look real but when you get up close and touch them, they truly feel like fresh flowers. They’re perfect for the winter when fresh flowers are scarce, or it’s not so easy to go out in bad weather to get them. 

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

To balance the grace of my charming florals, I selected vintage French plates for my plate stack. With a gorgeous silver charger as the foundation, I layered delicately patterned Limoges dishes and topped it off with a decorative crystal drop.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

I used plenty of fresh greens on my Christmas table, including juniper sprigs tucked into my crystal napkin rings. A sweet embroidered napkin with scalloped edges adds a refined note, while French “Joyeux Noel” tags send guests good wishes. A dried rose sits gently nearby.

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Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

While soft and pure without much color, this table is dominated by a whole lot of shine. Silver and crystal and glittered baubles are present throughout, honoring the holiday atmosphere, yet keeping the mood calm.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

Running down the center of the table, I used a fresh greenery “runner” of magnolia leaves. This adds depth to this neutral tablescape and a hint of color, while also supplying an element from nature.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

The runner is also peppered with dried roses and scattered holiday ornaments in gold and silver.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

There are a few favorite staples I use in many of my holiday table settings, including a ruffled linen tablecloth, vintage silver flatware and cut crystal goblets. They work with just about any look and are grand enough for holiday entertaining.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

The silver highlights on this table are repeated throughout, from the decorative ornaments to the silver chargers. But the one thing I recently added to my collection that’s debuting on this table is a pair of antique silver candelabras adorned with silver tapers. They feel like the crowning touch to my holiday table.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

My vintage French empire crystal chandelier presides over the whole scene. With the light streaming in on this tranquil tableau, I hope I achieved just the right mood for this most peaceful of holiday table settings.

Holiday Table Settings: White Roses and Magnolia Leaves

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Decor Gold Designs

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  1. Janet - shabbyfufu says

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Everything looks beautiful Lory and those white roses are so authentic!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks, Janet! Yes, I thought they were pretty amazing when I got them… 🙂

      Reply
  2. Norma Rolader says

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 8:48 am

    As always your decor is beautiful! Thank you so much for inspirations

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you for your lovely words, Norma!

      Reply
  3. Joanna says

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    No one does a table quite like you. It’s elegant and charming while having a touch of festivity.

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      What a nice thing to say!! You have no idea how much I appreciate a comment like that… 🙂

      Reply
  4. FrenchGardenHouse says

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    Lory, your table looks so beautiful, and very peaceful. I love the soft French Limoges, the flowers and sprinkling of ornaments. You always inspire! Thank you.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 7:39 pm

      Ah, thank you so much sweet Lidy! I feel Like I’ve seen emails go by from you that I haven’t had a chance to properly answer, but I loved your teaser and can’t wait to see the rest of your gorgeous table!! Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  5. Tamara says

    Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Lory this is just gorgeous – as usual! Those flowers are incredible!! So lifelike, it’s amazing! Every detail is so well thought out, I always love your gorgeous and inspiring tables! Thank you for hosting this tour, I’m always so grateful to be a part of it! xo

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you so much, Tamara!! I enjoy the tours too because there are so many talented bloggers participating. I keep pinching myself to have been able to get everyone to join in!

      Reply
  6. Randi says

    Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 12:38 am

    Lory those flowers look amazing! I love your calming approach to Christmas! I am feeling the same way this year! Wishing you the merriest of Christmases! xo

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Randi!! And right back to you… 🙂

      Reply
  7. Sheila says

    Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 10:57 am

    It’s so hard to believe those flowers aren’t real – they look amazing! And your table is so pretty Lory. I’m IN LOVE with those napkin rings (pretty sure I need to steal them:)) and the sweet little Joyeux Noel tags! They’re the perfect touch!

    Thanks again for hosting, and for including me in such a talented group! Happy Holidays to you!

    Sheila
    xo

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Sheila!! I’ve actually been looking for more of those napkin rings because I only have 8. They were originally from Pottery Barn but sometimes you can find them on eBay. So glad to have you on the tour, too!!

      Reply
  8. Julie Blanner says

    Friday, December 1, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    So elegant! I love the height of the candles and the little accessories scattered throughout! Beautiful beautiful beautiful!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, December 1, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you so much, Julie!!

      Reply
  9. Jamie says

    Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    I love all the white and green together, Lory. The roses are so soft and pretty and those magnolia leaves are stunning. You always have the prettiest tables!
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
  10. Cecilia from Georgia says

    Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Of all your tables, this is my favorite Holiday design. The colors are soft and the silver embellishments add a twinkle. I can’t believe the flowers are not real! I bet you have a bigger selection of chargers than most women have earrings! Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Monday, December 9, 2019 at 5:15 pm

      LOL about there chargers. I actually don’t have that many. I’m a believer in having the basics, so gold, silver, white, rattan. I have a few others, but those are the main ones. And thank you for your kind words!!

      Reply
  11. Margo says

    Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Lory, your table is the epitome of elegance. The candelabra are just beautiful, I noticed them right away. But I had to chuckle when I saw the silver chargers. I decided to try using them this year and just yesterday I picked up a few bronze colored ones at the dollar store! A far cry from your beautiful set.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Thank you Margo! If you like chargers, it’s nice to invest in a set that goes with most things. I use the same chargers over and over and they wind up being a more wise investment than a set of seasonal dishes that I can only use infrequently.

      Reply

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