6 Things to Create A Rustic Cozy Natural Christmas Table
THE SIX THINGS YOU’LL NEED TO CREATE A RUSTIC, COZY, NATURAL CHRISTMAS TABLE WITH THING FROM NATURE OR THINGS FROUND AROUND YOUR HOME! It’s all part of the Cozy Living Series put together by our wonderful host Jennifer from Town and Country Living. Once you’ve read my post scroll to the bottom and start clicking away at all the other stunning cozy ideas for December!
Itโs a snowy, blister winter all ready here in the Mitten state and my easy, cozy, natural Christmas dรฉcor looks just perfect in the cabin against the snowy white backdrop. Right now snow is mounded up knee deep against the French doors and itโs so bitter cold the snow sparkles with tiny diamond crystals. It was the perfect day to decorate for Christmas.
I was looking for something different this year with the way I decorated. I really didnโt want to make a big fuss and take hours and hours to get the job done, so I decided to make things as easy and natural as possible.
I new I wanted to stick with black and white, since I already have a lot of that going on in the cabin anyway. That made it super easy to decorate around I didnโt have to put anything away from the existing dรฉcor look, except a few throw pillow and two blankets.
I wanted one other color to go with the black and white so I chose the green that our island is painted and used that as an accent color.
Iโm happy to say I didnโt purchase a thing this year, I did take a peek at whatโs out there but I held back and didnโt let a thing jump into my cart. So when I got home for Christmas dรฉcor shopping looking I went to the basement and started getting down the totes that had just what I wanted to use in them.
Years ago I did a post about how I organize my Christmas ornaments and I recommend everyone doing this before you put yours away this year. It makes it so fast and easy to find what youโre looking for the following year and youโll enjoy the decorating process.
Who wants to spend time digging through every tote to find that one item that you have no idea where you stashed it? You can see how I do mine here!
PINECONES
I was a lazy Christmas decorator this year. I kept most of the same things on the dining room table; you can see that here, from Thanksgiving. I did tweak it and add a few Christmas natural elements with the pinecones from our trees. Iโve added them all over the house in different ways, and Iโll be back in later posts to show you how else Iโve used them. By the way, pinecones keep so if you have the storage space you can keep them from year to year.
DEER ANTLERS
Deer antlers from my hubby and boys deer theyโve shot over the years. I know not everyone is a hunter but around here we hunt for food not for sport and I enjoy having the antlers to decorate with, they give the cabin that lodge feel this time of the year.
WOOD
Wood slices that Iโd cut a few years back to make ornaments with, and these were the leftovers Iโve had in the basement. Hubby took a tree down to make my wooden deer, you can see that here, and I used the leftover pieces to cut into wood slices. They come in handy for so many things. Youโll find them mixed into my dรฉcor all times of the year.
DINNERWARE
I used what I had: galvanized chargers, scalloped edged off white dinner plates, and my favorite pine tree salad plates from the Magnolia Home line.
NAPKINS
I use the same ones over and over again, my black and white buffalo checked napkins. I have a thing for black and white and a thing for anything buffalo check so why not use what I love.
Another thing to use is white bar towels, theyโre cheap and you can bleach them if they become stained or most Dollar Stores have thin kitchen towels that come in fun colors and patterns that work perfectly as napkins.
TABLECLOTH
Yep Iโm still using the same one from Thanksgiving but a drop cloth seems to be work as tablecloth for any occasion too. Itโs linen look and oatmeal color looks so nice and crisp. Iโve even been known to use a blanket scarf or a quilt as a tablecloth.
What Iโm getting at is USE WHAT YOU HAVE! Enjoy the process of decorating and quit trying to keep up with the Jones. I know youโll all see beautifully decorated Christmas homes from other bloggers right now, but mine is simple.
Whatโs important to me is having my family enjoy what we have. Making things simple on myself this year was so nice. I didnโt feel the stress and I actually decorated the entire main level of the cabin in 2 hours time.
Iโve decided to only decorate one floor this year and Iโll be back to share with you the other rooms soon. Have you simplified your decorating for this year? If so leave me a comment and let me know what youโre doing to keep the Christmas decorating stress down.
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Stunning! This year my way to simplify has been to use larger ornaments on the tree. Already had them but had never used before. Only thing I bought was some 6โ snowflakes from the dollar store. Itโs been the easiest tree Iโve decorated and will be the easiest to undecorate. And I love it!
Barb, What a brilliant idea. Don’t you just love it when you think of a simpler way to do your decorating? Less stress for sure.
Everything looks so beautiful, inviting, and sooooo cozy!!! Bravo to you for not spending any money on new this year! I had that as a goal, but succumbed to a few things! Christmas sparkle gets me every time!!!
Doreen, I certainly thought about letting a few things jump into my card but I held them off somehow. LOL
It’s absolutely perfect Dawn! I love all of the rustic details you pulled in, it all comes together to create such a cozy and inviting table!
Kristi, thank you so much I’m loving this easy decorating style.
I need to read your organizing tips. I still don’t know where three wreaths went to and where several pieces of frosted garland are. LOL. Your table looks so pretty … I love the Christmas tree plates!!
Jennifer oh no, I bet they will turn up eventually. I’m planning on downsizing some of my stuff after Christmas this year. If I haven’t used it in years it’s time for it to go.
Love your table, Dawn!!
Thank you Jeanie.
your beautiful , yet simple table just speaks to me. I love the calm and peacefulness of it. I also love that you were able to assemble it using what you already have. That get bonus points!
What a lovely tablescape. I love all the elements but love how they all have meaning. Such a beautiful space to enjoy with your family xx
Danielle thank you for stopping by today and taking the time to look around. Merry Christmas!
What a beautiful tablescape, Dawn! I’m a sucker for those little tin houses. Every detail is warm and inviting and those tree plates are perfection!
Amanda, I’m so surprised that those tin houses are from Walmart of all places. They have it going on right now.
I’m in love with your rustic Christmas decor!
Thank you Shellie it’s such a simple look to create. I love that it’s a no stress style.
Did you make the little deers on the table? They are so cute. I am going to try to make them and the big one your hubby made.
Jonita, the big one is made from a tree hubby cut down and the small ones are actually metal and I picked them up years ago at Hobby Lobby.
Thank you, they are so cute. I thought you might of made them. Love your blog.
You are welcome Jonita ๐