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A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape

November 17, 2021

This post about my MacKenzie-Childs tablescape is sponsored by MacKenzie-Childs. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This time of year there’s nothing like a good festive tablescape to kick off the holiday season. Instead of going out, a small group of friends and I have been staying in, having dinner parties, and playing board games. The fun part about having dinner parties is designing the tablescape. So today I’m sharing my 4 steps to a festive tablescape as well as my fun collaboration with MacKenzie-Childs!

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

Step 1: Garland

The first thing I start with when building a tablescape is garland. If you have a rectangular table it’s a great piece to go down the middle and break up the table. My kitchen table is square so I put it diagonally down the table. It adds great texture and can incorporate colors and themes that you’ll continue to use on your table.

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar
A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

Step 2: Centerpiece

The next thing you need to add to your table is a centerpiece. Most of the time I end up moving the centerpiece off while we’re eating so you can see the person across from you. In the garland, there’s the classic MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check, so this reindeer candelabra ties right in!

This is honestly my favorite part of the table. It’s such a dramatic piece and makes a festive statement.

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

Step 3: Plates

While the MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Charger and Dinner Plate are on my Christmas list, I needed something subtle for today’s table. The garland and candelabra are the main focuses of the table so I just added some simple green plates. They match the color of the garland and are still festive without being too much.

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar
A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

Step 4: Fill In the Table

You have the three major things, so let’s start filling in some space! Red is a natural choice for napkins so we add four of those, some gold flatware, the MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Wine Glasses, and Santa Nutcracker Stackable Mugs. I always have options for glassware because not everybody drinks and someone may prefer coffee with the meal. The stackable mugs have Santa on the front but the Courtly Check on the back so they blend in. The final piece is the Santa Nutcracker Cookie Plate. I use this on all holiday tables for cookies but also for bread, appetizers, or charcuterie.

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

MacKenzie-Childs held a virtual event back in September with a few Nashville bloggers, we called it #MCTakesNashville! It was three days of learning more about the brand, hearing about their upcoming holiday collections and doing fun, creative events like painting a pie plate, a flower arranging class and cooking class.

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar
A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

Of course this wasn’t my first introduction to the brand. MacKenzie-Childs most well-known piece is their Courtly Check Tea Kettle. If you watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you probably have seen it in their kitchens. My grandmother had one of these teapots for years and remember if being a staple in her kitchen. When she died it was passed down to my mom, and now I see it at her house.

Having that memory in the back of my mind, inspired me when I was decorating my house and figuring out my design style. I always gravitate toward black and white Courtly Check because it reminds me of home. I’m looking forward to collecting my own MacKenzie-Childs pieces and passing them down to a daughter or niece one day!

A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar
A Festive Christmas MacKenzie-Childs Tablescape | Greta Hollar

How is your holiday table shaping up this holiday season? Share with me in a comment below and click here to see more of MacKenzie-Childs holiday pieces!

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Comments

  1. Mariah says

    November 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm

    What an amazing tablescape! That deer is incredible!

    XO
    https://www.moosmusing.com

  2. Lee says

    November 13, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    These pieces are so fun!!

  3. Hillary Conheady says

    November 13, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    MacKenzie-Childs is totally my favorite! You nailed this entire tablescape!

  4. Shauna Crymble says

    November 14, 2020 at 10:02 am

    What a beautiful tablescape! Thank you for sharing how to decor it!
    The Wallet Heaven

  5. Stephanie says

    November 14, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    OKAY. That candelabra wins all the fabulous awards. It’s seriously perfect as a centerpiece. I can’t get over how amazing it is! I am in love!

  6. Dennis Yannakos says

    November 15, 2020 at 1:42 am

    This tablescape looks fabulous! You are really good at decorating!

  7. Sarah Lindner says

    November 16, 2020 at 6:22 am

    What a fun tablescape! Love how unique their pieces are! xoxo, Sarah

  8. Lizzie says

    November 16, 2020 at 10:06 am

    This is so unique and fun! I love the unique design. Perfect for the holidays!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

  9. Sarah Lennon says

    November 16, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    These pieces are so different and fun! Such a good idea for a festive get together with friends!

  10. Lily says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    What a beautiful tablescape! I used to not be a fan of MC — I know, I know — but it’s starting to grow on me.

  11. Amanda says

    November 18, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    MC has such gorgeous pieces! I love those candle holders.

  12. Adaleta Avdic says

    November 20, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    I have been eyeing so much from Mackenzie Childs for literally years, and I think I need to add some of the plates because they always catch my eye! Your entire tablescape is so pretty.

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