Yesterday I had the chance to style a series of holiday tables. I like tabletops to be fast + easy to assemble so I've created several ideas using seasonal fruit as centerpieces. Luckily, John Valls of Altura Studio was around to photograph them.
This table is meant for a Christmas breakfast. I gathered tangerines, kumquats, and snipped the flowers off some paperwhites for an untraditional, but still seasonal look.The favors are lemon curd + and if you'd like my great-grandmother's recipe, you can find it here.
I hope you enjoy. More to come soon!
Sources: blue linen for tablecloth- Mill End Fabrics, bowls + plates- Cost Plus, utensils + napkins- vintage, glasses- Canoe, jars- The Container Store.
Photos copyright Altura Studio. Thank you to Amber for assisting.
I love christmas breakfast, beautifully done chelsea.
Posted by: paige anderson appel | December 09, 2009 at 01:28 PM
This is gorgeous. I love the bright colors.
Posted by: Michelle | December 09, 2009 at 01:36 PM
i love this, chelsea. i especially love this for christmas because my mom, without fail, puts oranges or tangerines or clementines into the bottom of my stocking every single year. . .
Posted by: alicia | December 09, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Those little favors are adorable! I'm off to get the recipe now... Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa | December 09, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Aww, how pretty! Lemon curd is sooo good!
Posted by: Daniella | December 09, 2009 at 02:25 PM
Oh I love this Chelsea! Gorgeous as always.
Posted by: Kathryn | December 09, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Just gorgeous! The perfect thing onm such a cold and snowy day here in MN...Thanks!
Posted by: Michelle LeBlanc | December 09, 2009 at 02:52 PM
hey, is that my name i spy on the placecard?!
Posted by: eliza | December 09, 2009 at 03:00 PM
So pretty! And thanks for the recipe!! xo
Posted by: This Lovely City | December 09, 2009 at 03:15 PM
You're so good! Lemon curd would be my favourite thing to get or give.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | December 09, 2009 at 03:23 PM
the colors are so gorgeous. i love the blues and oranges for a christmas table.
Posted by: erica | December 09, 2009 at 05:29 PM
What lovely ideas for Christmas!!! I can't wait to try them.
Posted by: Wanda | December 09, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Lovely...I love citrus for winter arrangements!
Posted by: Shellie | December 09, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I've always associated orange scent with winter holidays and this blue & orange table creates the perfect picture!
Posted by: Account Deleted | December 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM
So, so, so beautiful!!!! You are so talented.
Posted by: Sharnel Dollar | December 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Yes! Oranges and mandarines are such a big part of Xmas for our family! Be that in a bowl, studded with fragrant cloves or sliced and added to mulled wine - they are great!
Thanks for sharing this decorative tip. Will definitely include a table setting with these orange treasures!
xCharlotta
Posted by: Charlotta | December 13, 2009 at 01:03 AM