Red Coral Christmas Table

Creating a festive Christmas table does not always involve using "traditional" holiday elements - especially when you want to add a touch of coastal living to your style.

  How about using "classic" holidays color tones; red, green, silver and sparkles,  just mix it up by using those same colors in seashell and beach themes.  

Voila'!  You have now created a whole new look using elements that you may already have; glitter shell ornaments, seashells, silvered seashells and beach etched glassware, and coastal themed table linens.  I use these pretty red coral ones for summer and for Christmas!  My centerpiece was simply put together with coral candles that I have had for several years, my ever-expanding shell and sea glass collection, and a few small silvered ornaments.

I think it all turned out rather festive!  Have a wonderful weekend, we are headed down the coast tomorrow to explore the holiday decorations and 

maybe have a romantic lunch in 

Carmel By The Sea. Hoping that we are able to capture some good images to share!

P.S.  Here are a few of the beach table scape items that I used!

 Red Coral Linen Napkins

 Silver Starfish Napkins

Starfish Wine Glasses

Aqua tumbled glass ornaments

A Beautiful Simple Coastal Holiday Table

via  My Home Ideas

This is such a great look!  How to create?

• white finger starfish - I would even hang them mixed at different lengths with the silver ornaments from the chandelier.
• silver ornaments (Check Ikea or Target for pretty inexpensive choices!)
• Red Velvet ribbon
• Fresh greens - probably from your backyard
• White plates layered
• pretty glassware - again, does NOT have to be expensive!  World Market and Ikea are great choices to find some wonderful simple, classic pieces.  My favorite Pinot Noir glasses came from World Market - $4.99/each
• White table linens, with simple silver ties.  Silvered wire ribbon would work too, no need to buy special napkin rings.  (I always have tons of pretty ribbon left over from wrapping Christmas gifts) 
• Look in other areas of your home for simple, but interesting decor pieces that you would not normally consider for your table.  For example - the driftwood grey birds and the candlesticks used on this table were probably in the living room.  Love the cute ribbon that the birds are sporting! 
• Invite your friends and family over for a party!

See what I mean?  An easy idea that you can probably create for a Beachy Christmas table with many items you probably already have in your cabinets - just need to look around and get your "creativity" on! 

Have a great Wednesday!