Charleston Living Magazine Nov-Dec 2021
We end the year with a bang - festive holiday tablescapes to help set the table for entertaining, and holiday fashion for the latest trends in what to wear this season. We also showcase our top picks for dining over the holidays.
We end the year with a bang - festive holiday tablescapes to help set the table for entertaining, and holiday fashion for the latest trends in what to wear this season. We also showcase our top picks for dining over the holidays.
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Rhodes Boutique and<br />
Rhodes Home & Gift<br />
92 Folly Road Blvd., <strong>Charleston</strong> and 84 Folly Road Blvd.<br />
(843) 225-5244 Rhodes Boutique<br />
(84) 789-3180 Rhodes Home & Gift<br />
www.rhodesboutique.com<br />
An elegant holiday tablescape does not have to be expensive<br />
— instead, you can create a versatile spread that can evolve to last all<br />
holiday season by bringing the colors outside into your home. Blair<br />
Nichols, designer and merchandiser at Rhodes Home & Gift, took<br />
this literally by bringing organic materials to the forefront in this<br />
autumn-inspired spread that stands to welcome guests throughout<br />
the holiday season.<br />
“The tablescape was inspired by the fall and the natural beauty of<br />
the season,” says Nichols. “It would be a great table for enjoying with<br />
family at Thanksgiving.”<br />
Different shades of oranges and<br />
yellows work well from Halloween<br />
through Thanksgiving, and the bright<br />
green napkins in contrast with the<br />
white plates could extend the framework<br />
of this tablescape into the winter<br />
holidays with a change of centerpiece<br />
and main accents.<br />
Wheat, pumpkins and gourds,<br />
all prevalent and easily accessible<br />
throughout the fall season, brought the<br />
outside in and set the tone for the natural<br />
color palette of this tablescape by<br />
Rhodes Boutique. “You don’t need one<br />
significant or expensive centerpiece to<br />
create a ‘fancy’ table,” says Nichols. The<br />
real pumpkins and gourds came from a<br />
nearby market to support local vendors.<br />
Gold accents scattered throughout<br />
make a standout statement of elegance<br />
amongst the organic elements. Bow<br />
napkin rings and festive wine glasses create the distinction of a special<br />
occasion rather than a Sunday night dinner. Guinea fowl placemats<br />
add texture and depth to more traditional white plates. “I believe the<br />
key to creating a good tablescape for a holiday is keeping the centerpieces<br />
low so nothing blocks the flow of conversation and all guests<br />
can see each other,” says Nichols. The antler holder and candlesticks<br />
add height to the décor without blocking the view of anyone seated.<br />
Rhodes Boutique and Rhodes Home & Gift is owned by<br />
Caroline Rhodes.<br />
Pro Design Tips:<br />
» Use what you have, such as simple, white dinner plates, and add<br />
pops of color to make it special for the holidays.<br />
» Mixing and matching colors and textures always works and adds depth<br />
to any tablescape. Tables do not have to be completely symmetrical.<br />
» You can never go wrong with gold accents and accessories. It’s timeless<br />
and dresses up any table.<br />
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