DECOR | Holiday Tablescape Inspiration, Giveaway & Link-Up
I LOVE playing hostess. I grew up in a home where we were ALWAYS the ones being “hosts” – whether it was for holiday dinners, sleepovers, parties, you name it. My mom and dad were very much people who believed that you should keep an “open door policy” and invite people into your home and make them feel welcome. I loved it. I always looked forward to big dinners with 10, 15, 20, even 30 people! We always had Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner be the kind of dinner where if you didn’t have a family to eat with or you didn’t have anywhere to go, you were welcome at our house!
I’m so happy to say that John and I are trying to keep that tradition alive. We love having people over, we love welcoming people into our home, giving them a place to stay and a warm meal. It was really tough to do in our tiny house our first two years of marriage, but now that we have a house with space (and a guest room!!!), we are playing host and hostess more and more and I LOVE it.
We are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house again this year and I can’t WAIT. The holiday season (Thanksgiving to Christmas) is probably my favorite time of year… not only for the delicious food, but I LOVE to decorate. It’s so much fun! I’m, by no means, a pro decorator… there are people who are way better at decorating and have way more of a vision than I do… that’s for sure. BUT, that doesn’t mean that I don’t like to at least give it a try.
Anyway, my good friend Stephanie (owner of the shop Ooh Baby Designs), wanted me to take some photos of her new line of holiday table runners for her. Y’all know I love photography and I thought this was just the PERFECT opportunity to play around with some holiday tablescape ideas. As I’m planning the menu for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I also wanted to plan out some ideas for tablescapes. 🙂
So, I thought I’d share some of the shots I took for Stephanie and give YOU guys some inspiration for your own holiday tablescapes. MOST of the items I used to decorate (minus the plates, glassware, and runners) are ALL from Dollar Tree! Not only are these tablescapes pretty (if I do say so myself) but they are also affordable!
BTW: Stephanie has a coupon code for my readers for 10% off ANY table runner in her shop! Just use code “MOLLY1.”
Fall & Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration
Brown Chevron Fall Table Runner
All of the decor on the runner is from the dollar store!
Natural Tan Chevron Table Runner
Yellow Chevron Table Runner
Christmas / Winter Tablescape Inspiration
Grey Chevron Table Runner
The plates and glasses have been in my family for over two generations! My grandparents ate on these plates growing up! 
The silver vases in the center of the table I snagged on clearance from Marshall’s for $4 each!
Black and White Damask Table Runner
The china was my moms!
Red and White Damask Table Runner
Everything else on the runner is from Dollar Tree!
Red and White Quatrefoil Table Runner (my favorite!!!!!)
I love this runner so much! It’s absolutely my favorite.
Red and White Bold Damask Table Runner
Which one was your favorite? Do you love to host dinners at your home, too? Do you have any ideas for tablescapes?
The FABULOUS Stephanie is giving away one CHOICE table runner (sans burlap overlay) to one of my lucky readers! So, be sure to enter the giveaway below! And, in the meantime, if you just can’t wait, Stephanie has been so kind as to offer my readers a discount code for 10% off ANY table runner in her shop! Use the code “MOLLY1”! Good luck!
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I like the Christmas Table Runner – Stenciled Burlap Runner
dlatany at gmail dot com
I LOVE SO MANY!! ONE OF MY FAVORITES IS
Nautical Anchor Table Runner
What a difficult decision. I like them all and they are so reasonably priced. For the holidays, or Christmas, I would get the Christmas Table Runner – Monogrammed Burlap Christmas Tree Runner – Home Decor – Holiday Table Runner – Christmas Dec. Thanks for this opportunity.
I would probably get this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/168553646/christmas-table-runner-monogrammed-table?ref=shop_home_active_6
to prep my apartment for Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d love the Christmas Table Runner in Flannel and Burlap
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the nautical coral print table runner!
Would love to own the
Thanksgiving Chevron Table Runner, Elegant Pumpkin Monogram, Halloween Decor, Fall Decor — it’s so pretty and it is hard to find good Thanksgiving themed decor! 🙂
These are great! I can’t wait until we have a place big enough to host our family Thanksgiving! For now, we squeeze 4-5 couples into our apartment for our LifeGroup – and I love it! I never thought I was much of an entertainer, but I’ve learned that all people need is a seat (even if it’s on the floor) and a smile. Food sweetens the deal. 🙂
That brown damask christmas runner is amazing!
I’d love to win the Nautical Anchor Table Runner. 🙂
FANTASTIC photos! I love this inspiration – thank you!
xoxo
Kayte
http://massmusings.com
Molly I couldn’t possibly pick a fave – all of your table settings are amaaaaaaaazing!! I’m so partial to a Christmas setting I think that’s why I love them all. Great photography too, hun.
Thanks for hosting my lovely! Have a bloomin marvellous week 😀
Catherine x
notdressedaslamb.com
Lovely tables capes! I love decorating for the holidays!
xoxo
Ashley
http://www.arrayofstyle.com
Beautiful things! I love the naturel tan chevron runner or this one: https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/167616234/thanksgiving-decor-table-runner-home?ref=shop_home_active_13
Beautiful table runners! I love to entertain but my current apartment is tiny. We still manage to have people over occasionally, but not as much as I’d like. Those blue dishes are so gorgeous – you’re so lucky to have them:)
I love the Damask Table Runner in Grey!
I would love the monogramed Christmas table runner!
Love all the looks! I’d love to win this one:
Christmas Table Runner in Chevron and Burlap Snowflakes – so pretty! I love snowflakes!
Can you please come and decorate my house for the holidays? Everything looks beautiful!
I LOVE these! Such a great way to jazz up the table for the holidays!
These are so pretty!!! I love the red and white quarterfoil one!!
I love your Thanksgiving set up. We don’t have it here, but it translates well into a autumnal table display too. Thanks for the inspo.
http://kikisparlour.blogspot.co.uk/
Gorgeous photos and great inspiration! A reminder I need to get in gear! 😉
xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
They are all gorgeous! I love the black and white damask.
Love all these tablescapes!! I was just thinking about heading to the dollar store to look for some decor and now I know I must!
xo
Lexi
the-streetsofgold.com
That type of hospitality is truly a gift. Love the tablescapes and the photos!
What a cute shop! Love all of these runners you decorated! My favorite in the shop was the Christmas chevron runner. Thanks for hosting the linkup and giveaway!
Jill
http://www.dousedinpink.com
Congratulations on your friend’s business! The red table runners are gorgeous and perfect for Christmas.
Thanks for hosting the link-up, have a fab week ahead!