Interior designer Meredith Baer says a welcoming table is a special way to set a mood as guests enter your home. - Begin with a good base—an elegant table and mirror. While Baer uses luxurious antique pieces, the same look can be achieved less expensively. However, decorations for the table should be quality pieces, as they will likely be used again in the years to come.
- Once the table and mirror have been chosen and positioned, it's time to select items to adorn the welcoming table and set a festive mood. Remember, color has a great impact, so decide what feeling you want to evoke when choosing decorations.
- Consider mixing greenery, floral arrangements and candlelight interspersed with antique toys, ornaments, framed photographs, fruit and garlands. Be imaginative and use pieces you love.
Festive Fact: The first Christmas tree lot appeared on the streets of New York City in 1851. Today, it's estimated that Americans buy over 37 million trees each year.
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