Whether you are a fan of glitz and glam, mix-and-match or timeless traditions, we have something to help inspire your holiday décor this season. With the assistance of four Oakville and Burlington retailers, we have brought together an array of design styles to help get you, and your home, into the holiday spirit.
Silver & Gold
Pulling away from the traditional colours of red and green, this silver and gold table broadens the season by celebrating winter as a whole as opposed to any one specific holiday. The use of these colours in combination with nature themes, such as the antler trees, and a touch of sparkle means you can extend your table setting to before and after the holidays, so there's no rush to hide the decorations the moment Christmas dinner ends. Mercury glass and gold rimmed dinnerware bring a polished, complete look to the table while the custom, locally made wooden table and wood trimmed chairs bring us back to nature.
– Vignette by In House, Burlington
Medium antler tree, $48, and large, $65
Locally made custom 84″x40″ dining table, $1695
“Florence” Four Hands dining chairs, $495 each
Table runner, $35
Cloth napkin, $40 for set of 4
Agate napkin rings, $15 each
Pewter Champagne/wine bucket, $395
Ice twigs, $10 each
Crystal diamond drop ornament, $10 each
Juliska goblet, $39 each
Juliska dinner plate, $48 each
Gold soup bowl, $28 each
Small bowl, $20 each
Gold rimmed plate, $36 each
Mercury glass battery candle, $40 each
Decorative antler table décor, $65 each
Canfloyd mirror charger, $20.
Mix N Match
Eclectic pops of patchwork make for a relaxed table setting dominated by traditional reds and tied together by vibrant green dishware and silver accents. In lieu of placing the classic Christmas crackers at place settings, give guests a take-home token of an evening well spent in the form of a Christmas ornament that they can hang on their own tree for years to come. Petite vintage inspired chair place card holders sweetly tell guests where to take a seat and bowls of jingle bells and pomegranates add a subtle seasonal touch.
– Vignette by Fairhome, Burlington
April Cornell Jacquard red tablecloth, $89
Christmas patch table runner, $39
April Cornell Christmas patterned tea towels, $10 each
Cream throw, $162
Pine Cone Hill red throw, $75
Red snowflake pillow, $48 each
Red vintage candle holders, $10.50 each
Taper candles, $5 per set
Mercury glass bowl, $38
Pomegranates, $2 each
Fiesta gravy boat, $54
Small jingle bells, $11 per 18 pieces (1 box), and large, $13 for 4
Small ornaments (sold in multi coloured set), $15.50 per 21 piece set
“Joy” word décor, $55
Fiesta 3-tier tray, $115
Large silver ornaments (on 3-tier), $10 each
La Rochere glasses, $18.50 for set of 2
Mirrored ornaments, $10.50 each
April Cornell Christmas napkin, $29 for set of 4
Silver napkin rings, $20 for set of 4
Fiesta bowls, $12 each
Fiesta plates, $20 each
Vintage chair place card holders, $28 for set of 4
Silver dish (holding bells/ornaments), $26
Pine Slatback side chair, Ontario-made Mennonite Furniture, $270
Pine Rustic Side Chair, Ontario-made Mennonite Furniture, $255
Rough Sawn Ladder Back Side Chair, $270
Cross Back Side Chair, $324 to $372
Harborton Breakfast Table, $929 to $1069
5' x 8' “Flowerbox” rug, $995
Patina Cream Plates and cutlery, vintage, owner's own.
Vintage
What's old is new again when it comes to this silver and gold tinsel tree. Adorned with seemingly timeless vintage ornaments bringing back memories of yesteryear, a simple wrapping of French linen in place of a traditional tree skirt pairs down the tree's brightness while staying in line with the old-fashioned appearance. Placed in a modern setting, the tinsel tree breathes new life into this formerly kitschy look.
– Vignette by Centro Garden, Burlington
Silver and gold pre-lit five-foot tinsel tree, $289
French linen, $22 per yard
Classic tinsel starburst, $7
Assorted mercury glass ornaments, $25 for set of 12
Hand blown glass finial ornament, $7.50 each
Vintage bulb reindeer ornament, $12
Vintage snowman ornament, $12
Vintage two-tone bulb ornament, $4.50
Glass dome Santa ornament, $18
Vintage holiday reindeer ornament, $14
Merry Christmas garland, $23
Christmas Santa tray, $38
Vintage tinsel ornament wreath, $119
“Desiray” 4″ x 4.75″ votive holder, $11 each
“Desiray” 5″ x 6″ votive holder, $18
Glass Christmas tree, $27.
Holiday Brunch
Skip the dinner stress and instead offer guests a relaxed holiday brunch. The use of mugs in place of napkin rings and mix-and-match Nordic patterned plates bring an informal yet comfortable feel to the table while the sparkling white fairy and glitter stars reiterate the holiday season. Bold reds in the form of placemats bring warmth to the setting with the American-made crackle candles finishing off the table.
– Vignette by To Set A Table, Oakville
White snow 10″ glitter star, $3 each
Medium stout form candle, $28 each
Reversible glass pillar candle holder, $5 each
Robert Stripe cloth napkin, $10 each
16″ white fairy, $22
Side plate, dinner plate and mug, 12 piece set by Sophie Conran for Portmeiron, $179
Bohemia by Trudeau goblet, $7.50 each
Chilewich Poppy rectangular placemat, $14 each
WMF Boston cutlery, sold individually from $4 to $6.50