Simple Holiday Table Settings

Enjoying friends, family and food are what the holidays are all about. I can occasionally find myself derailed by falling into the trap of thinking that everything has to be perfect and "decorated" to the hilt. I was looking for inspiration and found some simple, beautiful table settings that anyone can create.

I've mentioned before that I love simplicity and find that Country Living is a great source for inspiration. The simple votive or the jingle bell and pine cone place cards are quick and simple ways to add an easy, personal touch to your table.


I'm a lover of rabbits all year round and loved how they were integrated into the holiday table below with simple greenery, berries and presents.

Martha Stewart gives us beautiful images of simplicity with plates of red flowers, white tapers and place settings below.
How about a simple small fir tree for a place card or a basket of pears. The pears are gilded in the photo below but with lovely fruit, gilding is hardly necessary.

Keep it simple, relax and enjoy nourishing family and friends this season.