Classic Christmas Table Decor

Inspiring magic with classic Christmas table decor and a delicious meal!

Where and when does Christmas magic happen -- that twinkle of joy that fills your heart with gladness and light?

More often than not I think it is in little quiet moments that sneak up on us:

It's a happy little plate stack with whimsical Christmas motifs that remind you of your grandmother.

It's that first warm embrace from a relative you haven't seen in months.

It's hanging the stocking on the mantel and remembering the wonderful treats you discovered there on Christmas mornings past.

It's in the impromptu ice skating party or trip around the block to view the lights.

It's catching a glimpse of twinkle lights out of the corner of your eye.

It's rolling out the cookie dough and getting the perfect cut with the cookie cutter.

It's watching the curiosity and excitement bubble up in your child's eyes.

It's that peaceful breath after a good meal when everyone rests back in contentment and no one wants to move from the table scattered with the debris of a delicious meal.

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Christmas magic is often spontaneous. Rarely ostentatious.

And it grows from thoughtful kind acts. It relies on nostalgia and tradition. It feels fleeting and perfectly imperfect.

So as you plan your menu, shop for groceries, polish your silver, and set the table remember:

While there is beauty in each glass and plate, it is how your table

-- a table set with thought and care --

can inspire a moment of gladness and light

--a moment of Christmas magic--

that is beautiful!