Create an eclectic and feminine Christmas table with supplies from the dollar store and these decorating tips. Part of a holiday table blog hop.
Happy holidays friends! If you are coming from The Happy Housie, welcome. When Aniko from Place of My Taste asked me to join with some of our other friends in a Christmas Table Blog Hop I was delighted to accept! Make sure you start at Blue I Style and go through the list of blogs participating. They are amazingly gorgeous and creative! 
This is our first Christmas in Okinawa so I had fun decorating our kitchen table for the holidays in our little rental.
I found some pretty Japanese place mats that are layered on top of chevron place mats and a taupe tablecloth. The dinner napkins are from West Elm. This is the first time I have tried layering place mats and I’m tickled pink with the outcome! 
I’m exciting to announce that after many months of searching, I finally found gold bamboo silverware (and the right price) on ebay and this is it’s debut! The brass napkins were a thrift store find.
I used some “dollar store” greenery for our centerpiece with candles and a few ornaments to tie in the tree.
My fur pillows that I made with recycled clothes (you can find them HERE) cozy up our white kitchen. 
Bamboo ware is everywhere out here so I snatched a few salad plates this week. They were the perfect way to break up the formality of the place setting.
Now go and enjoy the rest of the tables! xoxo
UP TO DATE INTERIORS {you are here}
Amy | Delineate your dwelling says
December 17, 2015 at 11:22 pmI love the layering of the placemats! Such a pretty table!!
[email protected] says
December 17, 2015 at 11:40 pmKathy, your table scape is adorable. Love the Japanese placemats and the gold flatware, I was looking for similar ones the other day.
Happy Holidays my friend,
XO Betty
Krista says
December 18, 2015 at 1:05 amSo pretty and festive and welcoming!! I love the little wooden plates and the gold cutlery and the colour scheme, Kathy!!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
December 18, 2015 at 7:32 amLOVE IT!!!!! I adore your tablescape Kathy. It’s so pretty and a very nice mix of Christmas items with your eclectic flair. Shared and Pinned!!
Designing Vibes says
December 18, 2015 at 9:20 pmYour table is fabulous and I am swooning over that gold bamboo silverware!!! Gorgeous table!
Much Love,
Erica- Designing Vibes
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:45 pmThanks Erica! I found a new love! lol Merry Christmas.
[email protected] says
December 18, 2015 at 11:24 pmYour set up is lovely, Kathryn! That flatware is stunning! I love how you layered your mats and how you added different texture plates! Well done, lady! Happy Holidays!
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:46 pmThank you so much Aniko! I really enjoyed the blog hop. Thank you for everything and Merry Christmas!!
corey @ heytherehome says
December 19, 2015 at 4:30 amThis set up is just perfect! I love how you used some Japanese placemats to add an element of where you are to your mix and I’m pretty much thinking how cool it is that you get the opportunity to live in Japan!!! How fun to carry out your traditions among so many new ones! Have a wonderful Christmas and it is fun to e-meet you and do this hop together!
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:48 pmThanks so much Corey! We were just talking about our first Christmas in a foreign country. It’s really fun to see how a different culture celebrates and I’m enjoying the Japanese shopping experience although it’s a bit challenging sometimes. lol Merry Christmas!
Haeley @ Design Improvised says
December 19, 2015 at 2:37 pmSo many great ideas! I love the layering of the placemats and the bow look you created with the napkins. I also love your centerpiece. Such a beautiful and creative table!
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:49 pmThanks Haeley! I wondered if anyone would notice the “bow”. lol Merry Christmas!
Summer says
December 19, 2015 at 11:51 pmKathy your table is GORGEOUS! I’m going to need that flatware 🙂 Merry Christimas!
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:51 pmThanks Summer! Maybe Santa will you bring you some. 😉 Merry Christmas.
Corinna - A Designer At Home says
December 20, 2015 at 2:47 amThose Japanese placemats are so beautiful! And I never knew how badly I needed gold bamboo silverware. Such a beautiful table setting!
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:53 pmThanks! I dreamt about gold bamboo silverware for two years before I finally took the plunge. lol Merry Christmas!
Ursula says
December 20, 2015 at 11:19 amOk, this is perfect. Just lovely! And I am having serious gold utensil envy right now! 🙂
Kathy says
December 20, 2015 at 10:54 pmlol, Thanks sweetie! I miss my dining table (and having a dining room) but I love our bright space that I get to dress up. Merry Christmas.
Katie @ Mountain Modern Life says
December 21, 2015 at 11:49 pmI love that you layered placemats and that gold bamboo silverware is so pretty, what a great find! Happy holidays!
Kathy says
December 27, 2015 at 9:22 amThanks Katie! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!