Greta, My Facebook Friend, Organizes a Christmas Dinner Just for You

Christmas is a cherished time of year for everyone, whether you enjoy celebrating your friends and family, or you love the delicious aromas of Christmas food that take you back to your childhood, the season is for celebrating!

This year, one way I am enjoying the season, is by enjoying my friendships with good friends. It has been a pleasure to make new friends on Facebook, and share moments and photos of our lives. I have met many special people, and getting to know them (online), I distinguished some special talents, these ladies have.

One of these friends, Greta, has a very social life and she often organizes elegant dinners at home.

I admire her talent in dinner organizing and her delicious cooking and elegant table decoration, which I saw in her Facebook albums.

So I thought of asking her to help me with my ”Christmas dinner table decoration“ post and let me use some photos of her own, since we all try to find new decorating ideas on how to decorate our Christmas dinner. 

Enjoy Greta’s creations and take some ideas for your Christmas dinner table. I know I will copy a couple! Will you too?  

When coming to a dinner party, the front entrance sets the scene for the entire evening. Her house seems so welcoming just from the entrance!  The illuminating glow from the inside, and the warm lanterns at the entry make guests anticipate the beautiful evening that awaits them.

Glimmering details like these gold accented ornaments make a beautiful and easy centerpiece for the dinner table. The collection of vintage, smooth, and textured ornaments gives the table visual interest, and a touch of nostalgia for the dinner party.

What I love about Greta’s Christmas dinner table is that everything has a gorgeous glow! From the dinnerware, and stemware glasses to the ornately detailed candlestick holders. The layered table linen with gold accents makes for a beautiful backdrop for the entire tablescape.

 

Throughout Greta’s home there are touches of Christmas decor that make guests want to sit and linger. I especially love these topiary urns gracing the windowsill. They add height and visual interest to what could be an empty space. The simple yet elegant decor is a special detail that I love!

The Christmas tree is always the highlight of the room. These vintage style ornaments add to the overall ambiance of a magical evening. The decor, food, and experience looks like every guest wouldn’t want to ever leave!

Thank you Greta for letting my readers take a glimpse into what you prepare for your gorgeous Christmas dinner party. What a wonderful display of caring for your guests, and embracing the warmth and joy that Christmas brings!

Renia

 
 
 

Bringing Christmas Atmosphere to your Front Yard

All Christmas decorations refer to decorating your living room, your fireplace, or your stairs but what about the outside of your home? How about Christmas decorations for your garden?

While we all love for our indoor home to have Christmas inspiration, your outdoor home is what makes the neighborhood look festive, and it brightens everyone’s spirits at the same time!

Here are a few Christmas outdoor decorating ideas to give your exterior the same joy as your interiors.

Garland and Pinecones

One of the simplest ways to decorate your outdoor holiday home is with garland and pinecones. Whether you choose to use live or artificial, both can look gorgeous with pops of red and burgundy accents. Consider decorating around your mailbox, at your front porch on a bench, or even your garden bench that won’t be used until spring! Christmas balls – especially the shiny plastic ones that won’t break, will look great interspersed among the green foliage.

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Sparkle and Light

The most magical part of Christmas decorating is the sparkle and light that comes with the holiday. In your outdoor home, carry out this theme with candles lining your stairs, or outdoor string lighting that comes in a variety of shapes. One idea I have seen is to use Epsom Salt inside of tall jars and a votive candle. It gives the look of fresh snow inside a jar! Perfect for welcoming guests into your home on a cold winter evening.

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Playful Additions

Over the years, outdoor whimisical lawn decor has received a bad reputation! We all know of the decor that can be over the top, and light up the whole neighborhood. How about this year, you introduce tasteful outodoor lawn ornaments that look great, and cast a beautiful glow? These lighted balls, and pretty presents would look great outside of anyone’s Christmas home.

Welcome Simplicity

While the Christmas season seems likes its always a chance to “go big”, it is also the season for enjoying the little things, and simplicity in your outdoor decor is a delightful way. Simple decor such as a basket of pinecones near the front entry, a playful wood snowman sign, or just a welcoming wreath on your front door can speak wonders!

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Decorate your outdoor Christmas home with these beautiful additions. Whether you choose natural accents that you find around your home, or you bring out festive lighting, there is no wrong way to bring out the magic of the season. Once the sun goes down, how festive it will be to see your holiday home light up! 

Renia

 

Show How Much you Care, with these Wrapping Ideas

I walk around the shops, for many days now trying to find the perfect gift for each special person to me, on my long Christmas list. 

Now I sit next to gift bags, scissors, ribbon and decorative paper and try to wrap the Christmas presents.  I really enjoy it, and try my best to make them look as pretty as I can because I strongly believe “It matters the way you present a gift, more than its value”

Here is some of my favorite holiday wrapping ideas to lend inspiration for you as you wrap your beautiful gifts this season.

Making gifts look luxurious

Wrap gifts in inexpensive paper, then add a narrow band of luxury paper around the package and finish off with ribbon so it looks like you've splurged on expensive wrapping. This is a great way to get a luxurious look on a tight budget, as a large sheet of expensive paper goes a long way. 

Creative Embellishments

Another way to make gifts look gorgeous is to use playful and whimsical embellishments. From bells, to small ribbons, and fun gift tags, there are plenty of additions to make to your festive presents. After all, the paper sets the background for your colorful additions to the overall presentation. Get creative, and use items from a craft store from dried flowers and berries, to holiday ornaments!

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Free printable gift cards

With today’s technology, you can print free gift cards out of the comfort of your home. Feel free to use these creative gift tags I found for you. All you have to do is print and cut. These tags will make wrapping gifts stress free, and they look like you spent hours personalizing them. 

 

While we know Christmas isn’t about receiving, it’s all about giving, we all love receiving gorgeously wrapped gifts. Show your friends and family how much you care for them with these gift-wrapping ideas. The little details make all the difference, and a beautifully presented gift means more than the treasure inside!

Happy gift wrapping!

Renia