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Pretty Table Tutorial

Two of my favorite bloggers are sharing some really beautiful holiday spirit with all of the blogospheres. So I thought I would share a Pretty Table Tutorial.
Pretty Petals is having A Pretty Little Christmas Party. Make sure you stop by and say “Hello”!

Next, the ever sweet and gracious Kimba of A Soft Place to Land is hosting a Holiday Open House.

Pretty Table Tutorial

Wanting to join in the festivities I thought I would show you how to create a sweet little holiday table that can showcase your favorite collectibles.

Pretty Table Tutorial

Begin with a roundtable or something similar. I have also created this look on a grander scale for large buffet tables. The size is up to you.

Pretty Table Tutorial

Drape a cloth over it. It can be any color choice. I selected white as the end result creates a very ethereal feeling.

Pretty Table Tutorial
Next, you’ll want to select four clear glass votive holders (more for a larger table). Here are some examples of styles that work.
Pretty Table Tutorial

Take the four votive cups and place one in each corner area, upside down.

Pretty Table Tutorial
Take a short strand of lights and arrange them in a circular manner on the table. (You can select any color of lights.)
Pretty Table Tutorial

Then place a layer of tulle, in your color choice, over the lights. This table size uses about 1/2 yard.

Pretty Table Tutorial

Top the netting with a piece of glass sized to fit the table. The glass will rest on the four votive holders.

Pretty Table Tutorial

The table looks the most lovely lit up at night. Here is a table next to Mr. Decor’s reading chair. It is topped with his collection of German nutcrackers and smokers.

Pretty Table Tutorial

 German Smokers

Smokers are generally male figures shown with a pipe that comes apart at the waist. You place an incense cone in the metal circular ring located in the center of the base.

German Smoker

Once the cone is lit and the top once again covers the base it appears as if the “smoker”, in this case, a chimney sweep, is smoking and the area is filled with scent. (I usually select vanilla or pine.)

German Smoker
A Word Of Safety: As a precaution, you never want to leave this table, or a lit smoker unattended. 

Just looking out for my adorable readers.
Laura
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  1. Mildred says

    What a festive idea and I love Mr. Decor’s collectibles. I know your table must be lovely in the evening.

  2. heather says

    When we were married our wedding cake was on a table like that, minus that glass over the top. They raised the cake somehow -it looked like it was floating in a cloud of twinkle lights. I loved it!And Hubby picked up one of those nutcrackers when he was in Germany once. He loves making it smoke at Christmas. 🙂

  3. Lorrie says

    Another great idea, Laura. The effect is so soft and beautiful. Oh, there are so many wonderful ideas in the world – I want to try them all!Lorrie

  10. Fete et Fleur says

    Wonderful Idea! It’s romantic and I think would be great for a New Year’s celebration as well. I never knew there were smoking Nutcrackers. Thanks for sharing on these little collectibles. Nancy

  12. Maija says

    Your last comment is so clever! I’ve collected about a dozen or so of those smokers over the course of my marriage! I just love them! Your table idea is brilliant!!

  14. debi says

    Thank you for sharing that lovely table idea…I’m going to have to try that…so pretty!Thanks for stopping by my blog.Have a wonderful day,Debi

  15. Liz says

    You are so dang smart! I can see how this would be a neat little trick in all kinds of situations. I have never heard of a smoker… Cool! ~Liz

  17. Efrat Dalton says

    What a beautiful idea!Thank you for stopping by my blog it was wonderful meeting you. Merry Christmas.Efrt

  18. Efrat Dalton says

    What a beautiful idea!Thank you for stopping by my blog it was wonderful meeting you. Merry Christmas.Efrt

  19. Donna@designson47thstreet says

    I love the festive table idea! I have never heard of “that type” of smoker! They are really fun!Can you tell me where you find the Nutcracker/seasonal tea you spoke of a few weeks back? You said it’s only available this time of year and you stock up?? I have looked at my grocery stores and can’t find it 🙁Thank you!

  21. Sweet Cottage Dreams says

    You are so cute! Now I would be afraid my cat would knock over the smoking nutcracker!!Superb idea for a holiday table! That would look great for a dining table, too!!Merry Christmas to you and yours,Becky

  22. Miss Linda says

    What a lovely idea! Mildred at Nalley Valley told me I HAD to come over and see what marvelous things you did with a table–and she was SO right!! I love the fact that you set up a table for your husband, with his own little ornaments on it. I know that must make him feel quite special!

  23. Miss Sandy says

    Laura,You know I adore this table idea! I’ll have to tuck this away in my idea file for an upcoming winter party! THANKS!!!!!

  26. Coastal Sisters says

    Laura…thank you so much for visiting my Blog. The tutorial for the table was fabulous and many thanks for sharing that. I am marking you in my favorites 🙂Happy Holidays,LuLu Kellogg

  30. Kristi says

    What a fabulous idea! This would be so pretty at wedding receptions too. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!

  31. Heather ~Pretty Petals says

    Ohhhh what a great idea! thanks so much for sharing, it is so lovely.thanks for joining the party… have a merry Christmas!! xoxo Heather

  33. The Victorian Parlor says

    Wow! I love the table idea-that is great! Thanks so much for visiting my blogspot! I look forward to more of your decorating ideas! Merry Christmas!

  34. vickysplace1 says

    Your table creation is very pretty for the holidays or for many different kinds of festive functions.

  36. Marina Capano says

    Hi! Your table is so gorgeous.It was lovely visiting your christmas home. It was fun visiting your home. Wishing you Merry Christmas, Marina at Only cute things!Marina

  39. Marilee says

    What a wonderful table. Thanks for sharing the step by step, that is so helpful. Becoming a wrapping maven, I loved your yesterday’s post. Beautiful packages and helpful tips. Merry Christmas!

  40. Shabby Cottage Collectibles says

    Thanks for stopping by my “Shabby Cottage”. Your lighted table idea is great! Have a wonderful holiday, Esther

  44. Kris says

    What a great idea! When the little ones get bigger this is one I will do for sure! Right now I see them pulling the cord out from inbetween!

  45. Em @ Bunch of Scrap says

    Now that is a PRETTY table 😉 I love those smokers my parents have a few!Good luck on your finals!!

  46. Kass says

    I LOVE that table so- cloud like!I’m hosting Christmas Creche Week from the 21st-27 on my blog http://kathleensfolly.blogspot.com. Ill be sharing my different creches all week and hope you and my fellow bloggers will join in- a little way to remember what Christmas is all about.Off to decorate the tree- finally!

  48. Judy says

    Hi! I am so glad you found and visited my blog today. Most of all I am glad you left a comment! Love this table idea! Also liked the hints about wrapping a really neat gift — creasing all the edges! I will store that one away in my old brain for upcoming birthdays, etc. And I will check back on Friday!! Thanks for the heads up!

  49. jenjen says

    Cute idea with the lights and table. So cool! Love the nutcrackers too! Have a wonderful Christmas!Jen

  50. Traci says

    OH, I love the table idea…so clever. I have a great table that this will work with…..thanks so much!!1

  53. the pleasures of homemaking says

    What a cool idea – the look is beautiful and I’ve never seen a smoker before!Manuela

  54. aimee says

    Very neat! Your blog is awesome I’m so glad I found you. I will be back. I’m drooling over your wrapping tutorial, all those packages are amazing! See you soon!~aimee

  55. Jen says

    I love the lights under the glass. What a warm & cozy feeling it gives. I have a Santa “smoker” from Germany but haven't lit him yet. He just hangs out with the other Santas for now. Thanks for stopping by my tour. Merry Christmas!

  56. Cathy Santarsiero, "The Christmas Corgi" says

    That is sheer genius! Thanks so much for visiting my blog so I could find yours! It is lovely and I look forward to reading much, much more. Have a Merry Christmas. Warmly, Cathy

  57. Sharon says

    Your website is so lovely! You have great decorating ideas and such style…I’m definitely coming back. I can use all the tutorial help I can get! 🙂Thank you for your kind words on our blog.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God Bless!

  58. Melissa Wertz says

    What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing and thank you for stopping by my blog and posting.

  60. The Graves' House says

    what a creative idea! i decorate for wedding receptions and this is something i will have to remember! thanks so much for visiting our blog, love yours too!~nicole

  61. Buzzings of a Queen Bee! says

    That is so clever! I might have to wait until I no longer have toddlers in the house…it might be awhile…but eventually it would be fun to try this! 🙂Carrie

  62. Laura says

    That glass table idea is fabulous! I will be sharing that with my step-mother for sure, who has a a very similar table!Thanks for stopping by. I had thought I posted earlier but I guess not!Beautiful

  65. Brooke says

    Thanks for your comment!! I love your table lit up!!! How lovely that would be at night!Merry Christmas

  67. Chris says

    What a wonderful (and easy) tutorial. Something I never would have thought of, yet so genius! Thank you for sharing!

  68. Colleen - Mommy Always Wins says

    Wow, so simple but the end result looks GREAT! (Guess we should all think back to our wedding decorations every now and then, huh? Lots of good ideas <>there<>!)

  69. Jana says

    Great ideas! I love the ideas for wrapping gifts too! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ll have to come back and see more great ideas!Thanks,Jana

  70. Carrie Gonzalez says

    Hi Laura,What a wonderful idea! I am going to have to try that. I bet it looks just lovely in the evening. Happy Holidays.Carrie

  71. cherished*vintage says

    Love your lighted table! Thanks for the tutorial. Have a very Merry Christmas!-Karoline

  73. Marilyn says

    What a lovely way to dress up a table–thanks for sharing how!I haven’t seen a “smoker”, how fun!Happy Holidays to you:)

  74. Bumpkin Bears says

    I love all your decorations, I see a whole shop full of old wooden decorations and lots of those smokers – I’l put some photos of the shop window full of these toys on my blog soon. I really enjoyed your wrapping post, I just love wrapping presents so this gave me lots of new ideas 🙂 Catherine x

  79. ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage says

    So pretty! Thanks for the tutorial!AmyP.S. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment!

  80. Lady Farmer says

    Thanks for stopping by today! I must use images (I prefer vintage) on my blog because I haven’t got a camera! (Actually, I do have one, but it is my Christmas present so “I don’t have a camera, yet!”*wink*)Now, I would like to take a peek around your place. :~}You have a lovely family, by the way!

  81. Charlene says

    The table idea is wonderful!!!! Thank you for sharing! And also, so glad you dropped by to say Hi yesterday. This was fun looking at all the ideas. I’ll come back to see you again. Happy Holidays

  82. Celestial Charms says

    Your smokers and nutcrackers are so precious. I have a collection of nutcrackers, but have never had a smoker. They look like fun. Also, your family portrait looks lovely.

  84. Jessica says

    Oh my gosh I love that idea and I have everything needed to do that! I am going to try it! 🙂 Thanks for the idea!!

  85. deepfriedapplepies says

    WOW! That is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial- and for stopping by my blog!~ I’m off to browse through your blog~!!

  89. acj says

    Hi, and thanks for visiting my blog! This is such a great idea with the table (and I have one of these)–I am definitely going to give it a try. By the way, I love the disclaimer about smoking. Very nice touch!

  90. pcb says

    Love the lights under the table! I plan to do this on just part of my sideboard with a random piece of glass and think it will work great, esp with pale gold tulle on the wood! Thanks for this great idea.

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