There’s so much to organise during the holiday season. We're talking about planning the Christmas lunch/dinner menu to wrapping all the presents - After all of that, setting the table shouldn’t add to the stress.
So, put the ham in the oven and play your favourite Christmas tunes: It’s time to decorate on a budget!
From servers to centrepieces here are the top items to deck the halls and your table this Christmas:
FESTIVE GLASSWARE
These gin glasses with tree-themed bottoms could be a great addition to your table, and the festive theme is so subtle you can keep them in your rotation all year round.
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I’ve got a set of these coupe glasses, and I can confirm they make a great vessel for a frozen Christmas margarita. After all the prep this year, you deserve one.
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Not looking to go down the red and green theme this year? How about adding a little glitz into the mix with confetti stemless wine glasses?
SOURCE: The Warehouse NZ
FESTIVE DINNER SETS
Keeping the plates simple as they get loaded with ham and roast spuds is the way to go, but a fun and festive side plate is a must. After all, where’s the dessert meant to sit?
These playful designs can add a bit of merry-merry brightness to your Xmas do.
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For a more elegant design, these Wonderland foil side plates are an elegant option to add a little festiveness without taking away from the centrepiece.
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Or even mix and match with native designs.
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SEASONAL SERVERS
Not everyone will go all out on the table settings, but if you’re feeling a little extravagant these brass star and wreath napkin rings could add some extra flare to the table.
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Want to make the pav or ham the star of the show? Nothing says hierarchy of the feast quite like sitting it up high on display with a cake stand.
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Have your guests shouting “Charcut-ho-ho-horay” with a festive cheese platter to nibble on.
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Or go for a more subtle vibe with a wooden serving board with trees on the side - quite literally.
CENTREPIECES
The pièce de résistance of the festive feast.
Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ more than... a sign that says 'Merry Christmas' covered in gold sparkles.
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Didn’t catch a glimpse of Santa’s wooden sleigh in the night? Don’t worry! Everyone will be staring at your bold centrepiece.
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Want to keep it traditional? Chuck a wreath in the middle of the table and let the food do the talking.
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TABLE TOPPERS
Be a little different and add a pop of colour to the table with these unique summer-coloured mini trees.
SOURCE: Kmart NZ
Had enough of those wasteful gifts and sub-par jokes in the Christmas crackers? This year you can create your own - just don’t let any of the ‘dad jokes’ slip into a few.
It was difficult to pick just one tablecloth to make a statement at the table this year, but after consulting The Breeze office - we all agreed the table needed a little summer greenery.
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Add a few nutcrackers to the table to watch over everyone digging into the feast.
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Whatever you choose to jazz up your Christmas table this year, it'll be the star of the show.
