I’m so excited to share my holiday dining room look with all of you! Cue the Christmas Carols!
I’m not usually into “themes” when I decorate. Eclectic best describes both my personal and home decorating style. You know, a little of this, a little of that. Funky mixed with classic. Bargain mixed with luxe.
But for the past few years, I’ve really enjoyed creating a theme of sorts in my holiday dining room. And I never know where my inspiration will come from.
One year for Thanksgiving, I was inspired by a BLUE pumpkin! And I had so much fun finding ways to elevate the look. See what you think!
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Deciding On Holiday Dining Room Decor
The holiday decorating color palette is filled with so many options!
I toyed with the idea of using the very trendy blush tones.
I think rose gold is dreamy and the idea of that pinkish glow for the holidays was tempting.
But in the end, I decided I wanted to play with soft whites and creams and the silvery greenish tone of eucalyptus as my color.
And then it hit me.
What I wanted to create was something I had seen in my dining room during every holiday of my childhood.
My Parent’s Wedding China
My Mom was thrilled when I called to ask if I could borrow some of her wedding dishes for my holiday dining room makeover.
“So will this be featured on your blog?” she asked. Yes, I told her.
I explained that I wanted to use greenery and pinecones and that I thought her dishes would be the perfect touch. She was so excited that I wanted to use something of hers in my design!
![Heirloom wedding dishes influenced the theme of this holiday dining table.](https://justjill.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/dining-room-place-setting-768x1024.jpg)
And so with Mom and Dad’s plates in hand, I started building my holiday dining room look.Are you ready to see the total table?
I absolutely love the way it turned out.
Greens, Creams And Silver Sparkle
There’s so much to talk about with all of the things I put into this tablescape!
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Since eucalyptus and mistletoe have a bit of a silvery cast to their leaves, I used a lot of silver tones throughout my various elements.
I’m a huge fan of silver mercury glass, so I used as many things as I could find for some silver sparkle.
![silver mercury glass mason jars on a pretty holiday dining table](https://justjill.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dining-room-mason-jars-2-768x1024.jpg)
I’m a sucker for silvery mercury glass to begin with, but the texture of the hobnail makes these really special.
The size of these jars also makes a statement on the table.
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And while anything looks pretty when it’s glowing, I like to make sure the items I select look pretty in the daylight, too.
These hit the mark on all fronts for me and my holiday decor checklist!
I scattered random votives in shades of green down the length of the table.
The assorted tones of green and the varying textures give an ombre feel. They’re also a nice contrast to all of the glimmering silver.
![holiday dining table](https://justjill.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/dining-room-daylight-768x1024.jpg)
For the foliage on the table, I used eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus leaves have such a nice look to them and are a nice alternative to the traditional balsam greenery.
I simply laid them down the length of the table, and then added a few extra pinecones.
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And look at this! I found this silver filigree pierced light strand that I couldn’t resist.
If I didn’t use this in my dining room, I would definitely use this on my mantel garland. It looks like jewelry!
For those of you who know me, silver jewelry is a passion, so when I can tie that into my home, it’s a match made in decorating heaven!
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These illuminated mercury glass pedestals are one of the best decorating investments you can make.
From pillar candles to the topiaries I used here, they are a glamorous chameleon for your home.
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I found a soft, grayish-green napkin to complement the greenery on the table.
It’s a very casual fabric, but I added some elegance by using a pretty napkin ring.
Under my mom’s china, I used a galvanized charger that has a “ruffle” effect. I like how it took an industrial look and gave it some feminine charm.
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Holiday dining room decor isn’t just about the table. It’s about the whole room!
I tied in the theme of greenery, silver and creams and whites into one corner of the room.
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And in another corner, I added these adorable pillows that I found at Target!
I love the good tidings saying!
They’re from the Magnolia collection…nof course, they are! That Joanna Gaines. She gets me every time!
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I used one of my favorite baskets from Longaberger as the “wrap” around the base of this flocked tree. I simply used a checked ribbon to finish it off the look of the basket.
I also love the white poinsettias. They’re another great investment in holiday decorating because they’re easy to use to fill empty spaces!
On To The Next Room!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this peek into how we’ll be enjoying our holiday dining room this year!
And what goes great with a pretty dining room? Delicious recipes of course!
Be sure to check out some of my popular holiday recipes, from pecan pie to cranberry apple bake.
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Stay tuned for more looks into my holiday home in the weeks ahead!
The dining room is just the beginning!
From my holiday home to yours,
Jill
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