How To Create A Timeless Holiday Tablescape Everyone Will Love!

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shows you how to create a timeless holiday tablescape everyone will love with classic and modern holiday decor, delicious food and that's just the beginning!

Like many of you, I tend to get nostalgic during the holiday season. I think of the many amazing Christmases with my family, especially my brother. I cherish those times immensely. I think of the effort and sacrifices my mom and grandmothers made to make delicious food, buy us gifts, decorate for the holidays and create a timeless tablescape! I love creating beautiful tablescapes throughout the year that are only easy and effortless, but with items you can use year after year. This holiday season is no different! All you need is the perfect dining table, a gorgeous tablecloth, dinnerware, flatware, glasses and a few decor items that will make a statement.


Today, I’m excited to share the secret to creating a timeless holiday tablescape that you and your guests will love with holiday decor you can use year after year! One thing is for sure, Wayfair has everything you need when it comes to gorgeous furniture, timeless holiday decor, entertaining essentials, and of course classic decor inspired by your favorite holiday movies! “Christmas Vacation” has long been my favorite holiday movie, and I am obsessed with this Marty Moose punch bowl like the one Clark and Cousin Eddie used in the movie, and this inflatable Clark Griswold, which will look great in your living room, by your dining table or on your front porch! Not only does Wayfair have gorgeous holiday decor items, beautiful Christmas trees, great holiday gifts and entertaining essentials, but they also offer free shipping! I love shopping at Wayfair throughout the year, especially during the holidays! I’m so excited to partner with Wayfair once again to feature my classic holiday tablescape essentials and share tips on how you can create a beautiful and timeless holiday tablescape in your own home. I hope it inspires you to create the tablescape of your dreams!

Lifestyle expert, journalist and entertaining blogger Candie Anderson shows you how to create a timeless holiday tablescape with a beautiful red, white and green plaid tablecloth, a faux garland, delicious food and more!

Timeless Plaid Tablecloth

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shows you how to create a beautiful holiday tablescape with charming holiday decor and this gorgeous plaid The Holiday Aisle McMann Tablecloth in red, white and green! It looks great on her rectangular dining table.

Nothing says the holiday season quite like plaid! I just love this beautiful white, green and red plaid The Holiday Aisle Mcmann Tablecloth. It is available in two sizes including 52” L x 52” W and 104” L x  60” W. I purchased the larger size and it is ideal for my rectangular dining table. 

One of the many things I love about this tablecloth is it is ideal for the traditional, rustic, vintage inspired or modern home (to name a few). It can be elevated with your favorite dinnerware, cloth napkins, napkin rings, flatware, goblets and that is just the beginning! One thing is for sure, this beautiful tablecloth will be a favorite for decades to come!

Faux Arborvitae Holiday Garland

Lifestyle expert, journalist and entertaining blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shows how she decorated her holiday tablescape with this stunning Faux Arborvitae Holiday Garland from Wayfair! It looks great with her charming and timeless holiday table decor and entertaining essentials.

I love the look of beautiful Arborvitae trees! They are absolutely stunning and make a beautiful hedge. Not only are they a must for your yard, but they will also make a gorgeous garland for your staircase, mantle, around your windows or doorway, and adorning your dining table! I purchased this Hashtag Home 72” Faux Arborvitae Garland and can’t get enough of it. It is on sale for $22.99, and I am going to purchase another one because I love it so much.

This beautiful and affordable faux arborvitae garland has faux pinecones and is very well made. The quality is amazing and is definitely one I will use year after year! In fact, I plan on decorating the outside of my garden shed for the holidays and I am going to hang a few garlands from it! 

I just love how this garland looks on my timeless holiday tablescape! It is an absolute must, especially at this phenomenal price of $22.99 with free shipping!

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her beautiful faux arborvitae holiday garland! It looks great on her timeless Christmas tablescape.

12” Wreaths For The Back Of My Dining Chairs

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares how she adorned her dining chairs with 12" holiday wreaths!

I love the look of holiday wreaths adorning the back of dining chairs. Wayfair has an amazing selection of 12” holiday wreaths in a wide array of styles. I, for one, love this The Holiday Harkeerat Faux Wreath. It is ideal for the traditionalist, the modern lover and every design style in between! 

Lifestyle expert, journalist, and entertaining blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her beautiful holiday wreaths that she adorned on the back of her dining chairs! They really elevate the look and feel of her Christmas tablescape.

Antler Napkin Rings

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares how she adorned her cloth white napkins with bronze antler napkin rings! They really make a statement on her timeless holiday tablescape!

One of the many things I love about creating tablescapes is you can mix and match items and truly make them your own! As someone who loves creating easy and effortless tablescapes that make a statement, I had to order these fabulous Loon Peak Antler Aluminum Napkin Rings! They come in three colors including bronze, gold and silver! I ordered them in bronze and I’m head over heels in love with them! I adorned my white cloth napkins with them, but you can use red, green, black or plaid napkins to name a few! 

The quality of these antler napkin rings is amazing and they really make a statement! I highly recommend them. They are ideal for fall and winter and are a must for the rustic lover! They look great paired with my holiday plates and tablecloth!

Santa Mugs

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her festive Santa mugs which really make a statement on her holiday tablescape! They are also great for a hot cocoa bar or for the kids table!

When I was a kid I loved drinking out of the Santa mugs at my grandparents house! In fact, I somehow convinced them to keep the mugs out throughout the year because I loved them so much. A few years ago I decided to invest in a set of four Santa mugs because they evoke such happy memories from my youth. Wayfair has a great selection of Santa mugs in quite a few different styles! They are perfect for every day, are a must for the kids table, your hot cocoa bar, coffee with friends, and they will also look great on your dining table!

Classic Spode Christmas Tree Salad Plates 

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her beautiful Spode Christmas tree salad plates! They are made of melamine and are dishwasher-safe, durable and really make a statement!

According to reports the first Spode Christmas tree plate was created in 1938 and has been enjoyed by families far and wide for 86 years! That is quite the legacy! My mom had a set in the early 90s, and this year I invested in a beautiful set of four 8” Spode Christmas Melamine Salad/Dessert Plates and I am head over heels in love with them! 

One of the many great things about melamine plates is that they are durable! I also love that they are dishwasher-safe, bpa-free and I don’t have to worry about them scratching. They will make a statement on every dining table regardless of style and the kids table too!

Gorgeous Certified International Perlette Melamine Dinner Plates

Entertaining expert Candace Rose Anderson of the blog Candie Anderson (Candieanderson.com) shares her gorgeous Certified International Perlette Melamine Dinner Plates! They look great paired with her Spode Christmas Tree Plates! They are ideal for your Christmas tablescape!

I ordered these beautiful Certified International Perlette Melamine Dinner Plates months ago (along with the matching salad plates and bowls) and I am obsessed with them! I love mixing and matching my dinner plates and salad plates, and these stunning dinner plates with their fabulous “perlette” ruffled trim look great with my Spode Christmas Tree Salad Plates! 

They are durable, dishwasher-safe and are of great quality! The best part is they are affordable and arrive with free shipping.

Beautiful Nordic Ware Platinum Pine Forest Bundt Pan

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares how she made her beautiful Pine Forest Bundt Cake with this beautiful pan from Nordic Ware and Wayfair!

I LOVE Nordic Ware pans, and have quite a few! I have bundt cake pans, loaf cake pans and that is just the beginning! As a novice baker, I love that they come in various styles for every holiday and event, and they really wow my guests! They are so easy to use and while they look intimidating, they definitely are not. This Nordic Ware Platinum Pine Forest Bundt Pan is the first Nordic Ware pan I purchased years ago. I will admit I was very intimidated to try it, and I kid you not the first cake I made was perfect! I used a red velvet cake mix and it is still one of my favorite cakes ever. 

Today, I used a spice cake mix and I love how it turned out! This rustic forest cake is ideal for this timeless holiday tablescape, and will also be a must at your Christmas party!

Glass Vase Filled With Fresh Flowers

Entertaining expert, lifestyle blogger and flower farmer Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares the beautiful red and white roses she cut from her garden and placed in a glass vase! They look amazing on this classic and timeless Christmas tablescape.

Every tablescape needs a beautiful centerpiece, and in my humble opinion you can’t go wrong with fresh flowers in a gorgeous vase. Wayfair has a beautiful selection of glass vases in a wide array of styles, sizes and price ranges. There truly is something for everyone! 

I filled my classic glass vase with red and white roses and greenery from my garden for a classic bouquet with a modern twist!

Le Creuset Casserole Dish With Lid

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her beautiful Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Casserole Dish with Lid! It looks amazing paired with her faux holiday garland and plaid tablescape!

This timeless Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware 4 Qt. Rectangular Casserole With Lid is a staple in my home. I use it time and time again to make casseroles, lasagna, pasta dishes and my annual Thanksgiving stuffing. It is well made, heavy duty and is easy to transport if you’re in charge of making specific dishes for the holidays or a family dinner. It comes in quite a few colors, which will match your kitchen and dining decor perfectly! I love neutrals and am very happy with the shade I purchased as it blends in well with all of my tablescapes throughout the year.  

Christmas Inspired Charcuterie Board

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson shares the beautiful Christmas tree she made out of Boursin cheese, dried parsley and pomegranate seeds! It is perfect for her Christmas charcuterie board!

I am constantly inspired by the beautiful charcuterie boards on social media! I stumbled on the viral Boursin cheese Christmas tree, and knew I wanted to try it out! Once you shape the tree in cling wrap you’re supposed to roll it in parsley. I didn’t have fresh parsley, only dried parsley and that did the trick! I put a few pomegranate seeds around the tree, and I’m really happy with how it turned out!

Lifestyle expert, journalist and entertaining blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her Christmas inspired charcuterie board with a Boursin Christmas tree, cucumbers, red bell peppers, black olives (in a ramekin), pickles, a salami rose, dill pickles, a slice of brie cheese and that's just the beginning!

I placed olives in a ramekin, cut red bell peppers in strips, made a salami rose, chopped a few cucumbers, added a slice of brie cheese and a few club crackers (and of course dill pickles!) on my board! I’m honestly thinking that I may have to create a snack board with my favorite veggies every afternoon because it was easy to make and I ate all my veggies! Talk about a win-win!

Wayfair has many different charcuterie boards in a variety of sizes and styles that are perfect for every day, entertaining friends throughout the year and of course the holiday season!

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her beautiful and timeless Christmas tablescape and shares tips on how you can create your own with gorgeous holiday decor and entertaining essentials from Wayfair!

Thank you as always for your support! I hope my timeless Christmas tablescape inspired you to decorate for the holidays! This truly was easy and effortless and fun to create. Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Entertaining expert, journalist and lifestyle blogger Candie Anderson of candieanderson.com shares her gorgeous and timeless Christmas tablescape and offers tips on how you can create a holiday tablescape for your next holiday party!

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