Ever since the extension started I had to keep reminding myself, when things were slow going or a bit tough, that “by Christmas next year” it would all be done and dusted. There would be no more workmen, no more kitchen fitter and we’d have everything in place. I mean, minus all the stuff we want to personalise it with, we have probably only just finished really and it’s been 13 months in the making.
One of the things I’ve been dreaming of, and planning in my head, is how to decorate the table at Christmas. I have a Pinterest board and all these ideas noted down about what I think I’d like, but then I see something even more beautiful and change my mind all over again.
Either way, there are going to be some staple items on the table. The plates and cutlery will undoubtedly be on there along with placemats, crackers and a water carafe. Every table needs a proper water carafe, especially when you’re hosting. I’ve found this gorgeous glass one with a ridged design from Sous Chef.
It has a wide pouring spout, holds over a litre of water and will look perfect in the centre of our table. I’m thinking a few cubes of ice, water and flavoured with, perhaps, a sprig of rosemary? I might even go for some orange slices like I have above to keep it festive.
Pop it in the middle of the table for you and your guests for a seamless serving of water! What will you add to yours?
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Christmas crackers
Salmon slices
A home-made centre piece, using holly and other greenery taken from the garden, and a few candles. My kids made one every year from the age of 4 or 5, first with help from me, then with no assistance once I could trust them not to injure themselves with secateurs. This year my granddaughter and I will be making the centrepiece, while my daughter and husband cook Christmas dinner.
Cranberry Christmas Mocktails for the kids
Napkins with a cracker sitting on each of them defines our Christmas table
Pigs in Blankets. I love bacon! Thanks for the competition.
Bread Sauce -its the only time we have it
A centre piece and champagne glasses to celebrate the fact we are all still here a year after last Christmas. Oh I cannot wait 🙂
A candle stand
Stuffing I love it
I like to have a Christmas table centre
It has to be a the Christmas crackers, the kids love them, we all enjoy comparing prizes and who doesn’t love a cheesy Christmas joke.
Christmas crackers
Lots of crispy roast potatoes..yum.
Nice glasses to go with the bottle of bubbly.
Festive design plates!
Christmas puzzles which we get out every year
Sausage Rolls and vegetarian sausage rolls
It’s got to be the Christmas crackers
candles and christmas crackers 🙂
Extra mats as there are always other things to put down that I haven’t allowed for
candles are a must for the table for christmas
We always have a little angel candlestick holder – my great grandma made it and it has to come out every year – its over 100 years old
Festive chair covers
Pigs In Blankets
We like to have Christmas crackers set at the table for everyone
Christmas Crackers! We have to have those on the table at Christmas – just not Christmas without them 🙂
Has to be Christmas Crackers
Christmas Crackers and place names – otherwise its just another normal Sunday lunch
Some stuffing so people can help themselves
The Christmas tablecloth that cones out every year – which reminds me that probably a good idea to check it’s been cleaned fr9m last year!
Roast potatoes, they are my favourite part of Christmas dinner
I must have candles
A bottle of white wine and a lovely candle are a must for the table at Christmas! xx
It’s got to be the crackers and Christmassy place mats x
Lots of different candles which are arranged artistically
Christmas napkins which are beautifully folded
Our must have is having Christmas crackers
My beautiful embroidered Christmas tablecloth which is the star of the table every year.
It has to be the gravy honestly we have two on the table it goes that fast!
It has to be at least one bottle of champagne! The Christmas table is my work of art, I go all out decorating it.
My father christmas table mats 😁🎅
Roast Potatoes have got to be the must have thing for me this Xmas as is every year
PIGS IN BLANKETS
CRACKERS! It is not christmas without crackers at the table! My older sister also makes little table gifts and thats a lot of fun
has to be christmas crackers
Christmas crackers! But make your own with no horrible plastic toys!
Salt and pepper
christmas crackers!
Our candle and holly center pieve!
Our family’shistoric gravy boat.
My Lazy Susan. (No not my lazy sister) it’s my wooden turntable that sits in the middle of the table with all the accompaniments to Xmas lunch on it and people can help themselves to anything just by turning the board.
Christmas crackers with terrible jokes
It has to be Christmas crackers.
We have to have the ‘Christmas Candlesticks’ on the table – decorated with holly and ivy round the base..
I have a lovely wooden tealight holder that I trim with holly, ivy and mistletoe. It looks festive and is low level, so no one is peering over a tall candle to chat!
I would fill with water , ice and mixed fruit juice