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Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comThis year my Christmas table setting is simple and combines rustic with refined. There is china and crystal paired with burlap and reclaimed wood. It most likely isn’t for everyone, but I like to use what I already have and this is what I came up with. I used the red balls and felt stars from last year’s stairway garland to dress up the chandelier.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comThe centerpiece is a combination of my Painted Fox reclaimed wood trays, more red balls, pine cones and a pitcher of fresh cedar.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comI didn’t have a grain sack runner on hand (although there is one more left in my shop) so I used the burlap runner I made a few months ago and layered on a length of grain sack ribbon.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.com

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comI got the grainsack-inspired napkins at HomeGoods, tied them with twine, added fresh cedar and a cinnamon stick.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comThe china was given to me by my husband over many Christmases. It took me years to get a full set but it was worth the wait. I remember the first Christmas I finally had enough place settings to actually use it. A good memory for sure.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas | Easy, inexpensive inspiration | onsuttonplace.comThere you have it. I hope if you have Christmas dishes, I have inspired you to pull them out and put them to use. No sense in letting them sit in the cupboard.

I am starting a little series called “Sunday Supper.” Mostly comfort food recipes for the winter months that are easy but hearty. I’ll be back on Sunday with an old recipe for Potato Soup. It has a secret ingredient that gives it amazing flavor. See you then…

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  1. esther deakins says

    Monday, January 5, 2015 at 1:10 am

    happy new year! i have so enjoyed your blog this year. i just discovered it this year. i purchased a stocking from you in december, i love it! it was so much fun to get it in the mail. the packaging was wonderful, thank you. i cannot wait to try the potato soup. very excitied for the year to come and your blog. love isaiah 9:6.

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  2. Theresa Ball says

    Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Happy New Year Ann!
    Received the snowflakes but decided to hold back for next year. My stars I purchased dressed up several packages.
    I feel like a kindred spirit with you as I too have Lenox Christmas plates, started for me by my step mother. If you have time visit my blog to see my dining table this year using the plates.
    theresaplayinghouse.blogspot.com
    Theresa

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  3. Sherry Myers says

    Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Ann, I love the simple and elegant together. It says, “Nothing stiff and pompous, but you are welcome here, and we only use the good stuff for special guests. You are special!” My favorite Lenox pattern. I have always wanted it. Beautiful!!!
    Merry Christmas,
    Sherry

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  6. Jeanette Duke says

    Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 7:34 am

    I love looking at all your beautiful decor. Everything is always so well displayed. Great styling for sure and my taste exactly! Have a blessed Christmas with family and friends.

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  7. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Ann, every time I go to Hobby Lobby to purchase those burlap chargers, they are sold out! I have my mother’s Lenox china like yours without the Christmas design, and I thought it would look good with those chargers. How sweet that you husband added to your collection over the years! Love the way that you’ve set the table, and I hope that you’ll have all of your family around the table this Christmas!

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  8. Karen says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks so much for your reply to my question about whether or not you put your china in the dishwasher. I tried to reply to your email, but I got a delivery failure notification.
    Blessings, Karen

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  9. Mary Ann Richter says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    I received my stocking the other day and cannot wait to put it up by the fireplace. I love country, cottagge, and vintage things. I just love your website and all of your decorating ideas and looking forward to some really good recipes.

    Thank you

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  10. Karen says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 9:41 am

    I’d call this classy rustic & it’s lovely, Ann! I have those dishes, too. I just feel like a queen when we get to use them. Do you put them in the dishwasher? I haven’t yet, but I’d sure use them more often if I could.
    Christmas blessings to you and your family. Karen

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    • Ann Drake says

      Friday, December 19, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Yes Karen I put them in the dishwasher. I try to use the light china cycle if I remember. Most of mine say on the back that they are dishwasher safe. I agree that washing them would take the fun out of it! Merry Christmas and thank you for taking the time to stop by…Ann

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  11. Kim says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Ann,
    I have enjoyed your posts throughout this Christmas Season. I love the mixing of the old and new. I think the old brings back memories of times past and I like traditions. I have been inspired this past year to pick out a Christmas dish pattern and start building my collection. My husband sounds like yours, he finds collections I like and each year adds pieces to my collections.
    I have a pink depression glass collection and he has purchased me pieces from all over which always have a story with the purchase that adds interest to the collection.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family and keep the great posts coming!
    Kim

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  12. Shelia says

    Friday, December 19, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Yummy! I can’t wait to see your recipe for potato soup! I’ve been collecting my Lenox (Winter Greetings) for several years – I love being surprised every Christmas by my children who work hard every year to supply me with new pieces! Your table decorations are beautiful!

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  15. Carole says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    Just lovely as always. You even make the simple ideas look beautiful. I love your Lenox Christmas china. My daughter has the same pattern (without the Christmas design) and she loves it.

    Enjoying your newsletters very much during this holiday season.

    Merry Christmas.

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  17. Diane says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Ann,
    Again, I love everything you do, your style is so like mine. Your table looks lovely. You must be like the energizer bunny. I don’t know how you have the energy to do all that you do and do it so well!!!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  19. Arell says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    I really love what you have done here. It is just right. A lovely blend of elegant and rustic and not over the top. I would love to replicate this look for my own table. Beautiful.

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  22. Bonnie Morgan says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I love this Ann. The refined and rustic are an excellent combination and are so today! Love the fresh greenery too.

    Your photos are excellent. My first thought was her photos are always so crisp and sharp.You should do photo settings and photography tips.

    I like the burlap chargers. Did you buy or make them?

    I have the Lenox Holiday too. Need to use it more because I do love it.

    Have a wonderful Christmas. You inspire.

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  27. Carol Athenour says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 9:42 am

    So simple, so elegant! I have the same set of dishes, & a beautiful vintage cream embroidered linen tablecloth on my husbands Grandparents dining set. Now I have some good ideas to dress it up. My house is very rustic by design. My husband & I built it ourselves. Not a look for everyone, but we love it. I am so glad I found your site…..birds of a feather we are. Thanks….Merry Christmas from Nevada!

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    • Ann Drake says

      Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 10:38 am

      Hi Ellie!
      That is the highest of compliments and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
      I don’t have a book…but in the footer down below there are categories. Also, my archives (on the sidebar) are sorted by title and date. They are very user friendly. Thank you for stopping by! Merry Christmas…Ann

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  36. Karen Blanks says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:50 am

    I love the simplicity of the table, plus the use of what you have. Everyone needs a set of white dishes and a set of Christmas dishes. The ideas for setting a table are limitless from there.. Thank you for renforcing the idea.

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  39. Kathleen G says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:37 am

    I don’t have Christmas china, but I do have Christmas dishes displayed on my hutch. I love your pattern and Winterberry too. A pretty table setting Ann. Looking forward to your “Sunday Suppers” Kathleen in Az

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  41. Carol D. says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:34 am

    What a beautiful setting….. I have that same Christmas china and use it every meal in December! The grain sack ribbon was a clever addition to your burlap runner….

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  44. Rose ey says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:21 am

    Received my grain sack pillow cover.it is beautiful such great workmanship.i will enjoy this for many years to come. Thank you Ann, rose sparrows point md.

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  45. Dana says

    Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Oh i just LOVE your table! I have that same wonderful china! Although i LOVE the china…i sometimes struggle with decorating around it. I have always felt the need to dress “UP” to the china..which isn’t really my style. (i like comfort and casual…not all fancy and shiny). I would have never thought to combine wood and burlap with this china! It is really beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration! Merry Christmas to you! God Bless!

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