Add a whimsical touch to your holiday table with these “12 Days of Christmas” porcelain appetizer plates by Seattle-based designer Rosanna Bowles. Each plate is decorated with retro graphic scenes from the Twelve Days of Christmas. You’ll find scenes of Scottie dogs, the Eiffel tower, ballerinas and 24-carat gold rings. $90 for a set of 12; Available at rosannainc.com and Uncommongoods.com
Add these playful reindeer place card holders to your place settings or buffet tables. Set of four. $14.99; www.Hallmark.com and Chapters/Indigo retail stores.
Décor Tip from Hallmark: These place card holders can also display small photos, conversation starters, or a special message or wish for each guest at the table.

Create a festive centre piece of a different feather with this ‘Potted Feather Amaryllis’ from Pier1 Imports (below left). This artificial seasonal amarylis is made of feathers and comes in a silver pot. $26.00 US. For a table with more glitter and glam, we love this ‘Red Beaded Circular Cone‘ from Target (below centre). 30Hx10.5″ dia. $49.99 US. Add some modern light and elegance to your table with this red acrylic and metal candelabra (below right). Designed for Target by Dutch designer and artist, Tord Boontje, it holds five tapered candles (sold separately) and is 8.5 inches tall. $30 US.

For an additional festive edge we like these red table runners from Pier1 Imports. ‘Ketchup’ table runner, $39 US and ‘Multi-Block’ table runner, $19 US.

Related articles:

• Go Green for the Holidays
• Holiday Table Setting Ideas
• Personalized Christmas Ornaments

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