holiday table setting – Inspiration https://blog.stokesstores.com Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:12:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://blog.stokesstores.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-new-blog-logo-11-150x150.jpg holiday table setting – Inspiration https://blog.stokesstores.com 32 32 Get Inspired! The Black & White Table https://blog.stokesstores.com/get-inspired-the-black-white-table/ https://blog.stokesstores.com/get-inspired-the-black-white-table/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:02:56 +0000 https://blog.stokesstores.com/?p=7500 We’re back with another Holiday table setting! Are you hosting a chic Holiday party? Don’t worry, we have everything you need to complete the look and host in style.

You can never go wrong with a classic Black & White look – this is modern and fresh and a sophisticated way to elevate your Holiday soiree. Here, you let the dinnerware and serveware be the stars of the table and everything else just compliments it.

We’re featuring the Stockpile Dinnerware Set – with its modern, Nordic style and rounded edges, this dinnerware gives us the extra edge that we want – it’s different from what we’re used to on a table.

Layering the dinnerware with white and black elements, like a black side plate below the bowl, and everything on top of a cast iron crepe p is a fun and unique way to build the black and white theme by using different types of products. Rather than use patterns or textures in your dinnerware and serveware, we recommend reserving those for your table linens, to create more soft touches that add a little bit of personality to the table.

Along the tables, we’re using white LED candles that create a constant glow to your table – making everything look that much more beautiful and that much more appetizing.

Finally, the Holidays are all about sharing! That’s where our Raclette comes in. This is the perfect way to enjoy spending time with loved ones, eating delicious food that you’re grilling together. It may not be at the centre of the table right away, but quickly becomes the heart of the table where everyone is gathered around.

You can’t have a party without dessert, and one of our favourite desserts to share together in this season is cake! Opting for a clear glass dome to not distract from the sleek black and white theme, we decided to present the cake in our Ritz Cake Dome – to showcase it in all its glory.

We hope you recreate this stylish and sophisticated look for your Holiday party, or at least find elements to incorporate. We can’t wait to see what you do!

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Of course, there are the classic patterns and colours you associate with the Holidays (which we will definitely be sharing with you), but today we wanted to present a fresh take on a classic Holiday brunch.

This gorgeous, green table setting is modern and fresh, but still festive and a great way to celebrate the deep balsam and evergreen colours of winter. 

Here we’re using our Regal White Dinnerware Set to add a pop of freshness, as you see on the table, there are a lot of contrasting white features because they allow the Green tones to really be the star of the table.  We still want to be sure to make the place setting interesting, so choose a set like the Regal that has some texture. In this case, we’re opting for texture rather than patterns to not distract from the fresh and modern style.

The way you continue to let these deep green colours stand out rather than get lost is by again, using the contrasting white tones or glass serveware, like our vintage dessert bowls or even down to the right drinkware – you have to be conscious they accessorize your table perfectly in size and shape.

On this table, the linens are truly what’s bringing the entire look together. With our Calmante Green Napkins, the richness really comes through. Of course, there is no better or classic pairing than green and gold, so this is where we recommend using a gold charger plate.

This style is perfect for a Holiday brunch and carries well from day to night, depending on what you’re hosting. We hope you take some inspiration from this style and stay tuned for more!

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Although the holidays may seem a little different this year, we feel as though it’s important to capture the magic of the season and bring it to your table! We have 3 different table setting styles for the Holiday season to share with you, presented by Taylor, our very own Visual Merchandiser.
We’ve included a conversation we had with her as she presented her stylings for you to enjoy and get inspired from!

If you’d like to watch her present every setting in full detail, check out our IGTV on Instagram. For a full list of all the products featured, please refer to the end of the Blog post.

  1. Can you explain what you do at Stokes and how long you’ve been doing it?  

I work as a visual merchandiser at Stokes. I have been working in this position for 2 and a half years, however, I have worked for Stokes since November of 2015. I am part of a team of 3 people responsible for sending visual directives across our stores. We do visual set-ups in one of our stores and send picture directives to the rest of the chain. We are responsible for simple section directives, monthly promotional set-ups, window displays, and many other visual set-ups in the stores each month… I was always interested in the visual aspect of merchandising. As a child, I would always go see the Ogilvy window displays with my grandparents. Little did I know I would end up creating something similar in the future…

One of my favorite aspects of my job is how I am able to express my creativity. Brainstorming with our team before the execution of a visual set-up allows for many creative ideas to be expressed and possibly executed. When we brainstorm we look through our products and we get inspired with themes such as; brunch, pasta dinner, summer BBQ, etc. Once we have our theme we begin choosing colors and creating our displays. This I would have to say is my favorite aspect of my job.

2. What are some common trends you’re seeing in table settings for the holiday season? 

One of the biggest trends we are noticing for the holiday table is simplicity. When thinking of a table setting we are seeing simple, clean lines and minimal table décor. In our place settings we are inspired by our products and want to show as much as we can with different color and texture combinations, however, in your home you can choose simplicity. 

Another trend we notice is the incorporation of nature in the home. Adding natural elements to your table is a simple way to bring nature inside. We do this by adding wood, marble, stone or any other natural element; even feel free to add some tree branches for décor.

3. What are some challenges you would anticipate for executing a table setting?

I feel as though 2 challenges can be identified with setting up a holiday table and these challenges are based on personal style. 

To begin the holidays are normally a time filled with food and a lot of serving platters, so much so that you may run out of space on your table. In order to avoid this issue I would suggest the trend of simplicity when it comes to your table settings. You can achieve a beautiful table full of everything you need while also keeping place settings and décor to a minimum. 

On the opposite end another challenge that some may face is a table that does not feel as full as they would like it to be. I have 2 suggestions in order to get over this challenge. The first is to layer, if you layer tablecloths and placemats you will fill more of the space on the table and this will have a bigger impact within your table setting. Another suggestion is to decorate, decorate, and decorate! By adding small touches of décor to your table you will see the table come alive.

Let’s get into the 3 different ways you can style your table for the Holidays:

This is our “Winter Dinner” inspired by beautiful glacial landscapes…

Second, we have our “Holiday Brunch” setting – bringing back the traditional festive colors that remind of us the holiday season, with deep reds and glittering gold.

Finally, we have our “Midnight Celebration“ which we felt was the perfect modern, elegant setting to ring in the new year or for a new year’s eve party!

We hope that you take some inspiration from these beautiful table dressings and find a way to add your own special take on it! On behalf of Stokes, we wish you a very happy Holiday season!

Featured Products:

Winter Dinner:

Holiday Brunch:

Midnight Celebration:








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