Simple Christmas table decorations

Some homes are so overdecorated for Christmas you don't know what to look at and come away with a jumble of impressions. How much better is it to present a simple display that gets noticed. <br /><br />Before you go out and buy new objects to decorate look at what you have with a creative eye.  There are so many possibilities.  I hope this collection gives you ideas of your own. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fresh Flowers</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIiiZA0l72hL2kFtxotNbdD7N4Xc2k028wN_08beM0OemHK5PU5BjHBBwqQ5M3bcOjxPsUqGePikknwMYaIe-6fJItC5VS9ctYL10eq44_lDZthCj9EkIsCCAnhZIXcmziHVOInhNDJO0c/s1600/171277592048040348_Fd5GJZHp_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="cream green poinsettias green bottles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIiiZA0l72hL2kFtxotNbdD7N4Xc2k028wN_08beM0OemHK5PU5BjHBBwqQ5M3bcOjxPsUqGePikknwMYaIe-6fJItC5VS9ctYL10eq44_lDZthCj9EkIsCCAnhZIXcmziHVOInhNDJO0c/s400/171277592048040348_Fd5GJZHp_b.jpg" title="" width="380" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cream poinsettias in green bottles</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br />I've always loved cream coloured poinsettias.  As you near Christmas they often go on sale and the longer you wait the less you'll pay.  If your deal looks a little bedraggled this is the perfect solution. Cut  the blooms and arrange separately in bottles or clear glass vases. Perfect.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="red amaryllis white candles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc555lujMnXJFsslJmdcRuaEber0hpZw9AbonbXVNAUX-ia0yLhNYRN7sujPm1PjOafrpkYa_s04XQu8x4em7mnoLjoT6nb70PzYgSmUWlPuOzUEfAUoucbd2VEGbal1OY9VlaFXX4PbdR/s400/171277592048090311_SteI8UuW_b.jpg" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amaryllis and candles</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/176120">Martha Stewart</a></span></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keep your display simple and repetitive.  Amaryllis is the flower of choice here but carnations are relatively inexpensive and last forever. </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tiered Trays</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="silver ornaments tiered tray Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s400/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="357" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ornaments and greenery with a tiered cookie stand</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.styleathome.com/shopping/great-stuff/10-christmas-tree-alternatives-and-other-small-space-decorating-ideas/a/33030/4">Style at Home </a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="green ornaments stacked cake plates Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjTHaOSDRf2hWvXwe0px4oFisqRV3CP7NV-2EmYismVnvNlOYYhy82gCKRs2H58iMJxQ1X05VLO72jWZ5StPKZXfthiSIwPjRISohSgncCbXOt745_6UkqHQ8snK8U_5AQBEm8CJb4sLi/s400/11329436532176202_sI0Pquvi_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="308" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green ornaments on stacked cake plates</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/home/holiday-decorating-ideas/5-minutes-to-merry-holiday-decor-101415">Woman's Day</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Consider stacking several cake plates of varying sizes to make an arrangement similar to this one. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Glass Candlestick Holders</b></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="glass candleholders mirrored tray Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE94_jLMJQwZyztgCiYzp7ZbnEmvF4IOtGkoMESac7pprtP7bCQDgGp9t4UiQ7Fw0OwGlH9YXQBNn9pgfcYNGDFdqUp1lwJbUmObnogPX_LD-4_tpKO5AV6KKOG031uXd0CAlsl-3ZR9Qn/s400/171277592048091267_LfYyrMJf_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass candleholders on mirrored tray</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/sparkling-silver-holiday-decor/#page=18">BHG </a></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="glass candleholders glitter candles Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-pIRDaUOPpZLyovADd3SRz7kz3e3PYj8EWSQaD_hy2eQVpudOxZrxvlS0GJYde2VarL6tbdJnEnRTB-1uuCJHIWjttR0TNloWjLlyveRYR8QSMiP0J2xu1CfWr_Gq2lQx15E2z-Q8Xt-w/s400/171277592048090319_0N9B1aLA_b.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glass candleholders with silver and gold glitter candles</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274684/christmas-table-settings/@center/307034/christmas-workshop#/199000"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Martha Stewart</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Create your own glitter candles and display with glass candle holders. Place a few candles in a large box and coat with spray adhesive (sold at crafts stores). Spoon glitter over the candles to coat; let dry overnight.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fresh Fruit </b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="oranges pine candles mirror Christmas decorations" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRM5gOkqglw6YJ-2R5F-uJS2krKOIC76BHHnoDFN0FXLX0K9cnt8PaJHho8G3qh4DrAFCFOB2GJkVVvIFDXUUG0UQteEUmSC1R6_6x1sVc544jato3VBQ0PKVmDL2p8qzIplt3XJbmTb-/s400/171277592048078610_rMeUpqn7_b.jpg" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oranges with pine and candles on mirror</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://divinedistractions.blogspot.com/">Divine Distractions </a></span><br /><br />Simple white candles of varying heights, oranges and greenery. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pears and pink ornaments with cedar and candle Christmas table" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwwRusXYFwklp4LrVI7h5aQ9OFGa5ldosabC7ezDald4QPGrAd_hfXf1CNtq0MSSDMrbLFTJtTTbd4QN75YsdMlZK9QE5K8RLhr_0bL9g6QW-RI4QHQw1RD1cAfiUUqrLPtcggC8GYQFwm/s320/171277592048091262_ZM5vrfIC_b.jpg" title="" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pears and pink ornaments with candle</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2010795276"><span style="font-size: x-small;">BHG </span></a><br /><br />The pink adds that special touch to this display of greenery and pears. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">Ornaments </span></b><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="colourful candles in glass container Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjKqzA7CoKrgyUyLNMQqlPvgftTxWckHIidxSW775QdelMWqEUYgPTRY1uHNrEhCLV9Qu6xa3AR1W0jOVG17h7PcpWSaUTqCCccT7TWu4zP1lQkzOakY1Sbc8vRDEKRS_T8Bo7nx607_0/s400/171277592048091260_W42eHkhL_b.jpg" title="" width="300" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colourful ornaments in a glass container </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/sparkling-silver-holiday-decor/#page=2">BHG </a></span><br /><br />Layer a vase on a tray of similar shape and fill with ornaments.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67HQ_sYGeL638UiCgMQCNJlxPHnQ-kk0-8u5wOHnLzRAGszau7MoEmQTNL8r-OJ0CLQwysicRnUszikaTu_PUSPF6VAnu4LoUoUFnqWTD5B3TOoOHPO_kNlgLlkJbPu6K4s1qq4g-82Wv/s1600/171277592048075912_R4ewWOHx_b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pine and pinecones under glass Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIqDo-j0TYr2wPN2208tRmMdD78AjQfYl9U1srHLYQvCDuoK8MMhopGM3XAiUYQ3qy2t0W9LtljQdccTEcCxO4M2pilD7f4ExoTOgOhM9iNac0L3vde9kscfK7N8uJQuo-ppjqgvL6GZn/s400/171277592048085180_i3n6d1jP_b.jpg" title="" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pine and pinecones under glass </td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://goodlifeofdesign.blogspot.com/2011/11/nature-inspired-christmas.html">Good Life of Design</a></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="fruit and tall vases with candles and greenery Christmas table" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMg4itSJsPSN-AHzI9E6hdCwOndoUlUPWdN0ykXw-KX-P8cieaJVad4twHuMqRnPa1_vIha0eO6A8vgBZMmFOoPaGXOTta4w0AwbtzSGUqhpSz7ATnbFZklSexarMQ6NDwZvqCKoanUeak/s400/171277592048044981_ikC4qZv7_b.jpg" title="" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fruit in tall vases with candles and greenery</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/christmas/indoor-decorating/holiday-table-arrangements">BHG </a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Tall glass  vases or jars are perfect for displaying ornaments  or fruits as a centerpiece.  Add in some greenery and few candles and presto- stunning centerpiece</div></div>

Simple Christmas table decorations

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