Creating Christmas memories
If we happen to be friends on social media, then you know I love gingerbread people! I start eyeing my packed away gingerbreads on a consistent basis in November. I will say, I never allow any holiday to overshadow the others. Each gets its time to shine, so I keep the gingerbread people in their boxes knowing cold temps, hot chocolate and Christmas movies are right around the corner. I now have so many different gingerbread items that it’s easy to shake up my tablescape without taking away from the dozens of gingerbread people I post all around the house. Maybe you have a holiday collection of something meaningful to you. Whether it’s menorahs, Santas, Nativity scenes or something else entirely, choose a symbol or type of decoration you love as your theme and build upon it. For my holiday table, I like to use bright red tinsel in the center because it fills the space completely without overwhelming the view. I add wooden or Styrofoam letters spelling
out JOY that can stand alone. I continue a red and white theme with simple cloth placemats. I’ve found the table and house are typically so busy with decorations that simple red and white décor keeps the table from becoming too overwhelming.
Several gingerbread people make a splash on the holiday table, and I use gingerbread themed cups and plates as well as Santa milk containers. I like to use inexpensive silverware to add a pop of color or continue the main theme.
CHOOSE A HOLIDAY THEME YOU LOVE, LIKE MECCA’S GINGERBREAD PEOPLE, TO CARRY THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME.
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