Setting Your Holiday Table: 8 Fresh Ideas

Photography By Rebecca Denton, Jenn Davis, Kyle Dean Reinford, Amanda Law & Alyssa Jiosa | November 11, 2020

Place setting from our Fall Farm Dinner at West Glow Farm on October 24th, 2020.

Whether your table is large or small this year, we've gathered some holiday table ideas to get the festive juices flowing.

We draw from nature and what's in season to set our beautiful farm dinner and event tables. Take inspiration from what is around and local (or perhaps, sentimental) to set yours.

Placecards can be made from traditional paper or you can get creative and grab just about anything - miniature bud vases with wire photo holders, miniature pumpkins, real or felt leaves, you name it.

Colored glassware is an easy way to add a pop of color without being overwhelming. Mix and match your pieces by stopping by small consignment, antique, or boutique stores.

Items from the pantry come in handy as well. Think bundles of herbs, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans, etc.

The natural colors of fall are the perfect place to start. Simply look outside.

Photo 1: Our Events Director, Nora Melton designs gorgeous fall tables with organic touches for our Farm Dinners as well as her own company, Styled by Nora.

Photo 2: Perhaps a grazing table is the way to go this year? Or set up a luxurious appetizer station, focusing on different height levels.

Photo 3: Simple additions of Granny Smith apples and thyme sprigs add the perfect flair to this tablescape.

Photo 4: Associate Editor, Ann Walczak decorated her Thanksgiving table last year with accents of copper, sage, and antique amber to accentuate her Grandmothers china, assisted by stylist Nora Melton.

Photo 5: A peaceful fall tablescape by Styled by Nora welcomes Thanksgiving, family, and friends with burnt orange tones, amber glassware, and height from florals and candlesticks.

Photo 6: Copper plates, slate gray, pops of bright orange flowers, and adorable miniature pumpkin placecards set the tone for this fall feast.