Sustainable table decoration ideas
It's that time of the year, when family and friends gather around the table in order to enjoy delicious home-made food and share special moments. Whether it's a secret family Christmas recipe or some freshly baked cookies, most of us are already looking forward to the Christmas table.
This year, let's make our festive dinners not just cheerful but eco-friendly too! Here are some simple, beautiful and sustainable table decoration ideas to add that extra sparkle to your gatherings.
This year, let's make our festive dinners not just cheerful but eco-friendly too! Here are some simple, beautiful and sustainable table decoration ideas to add that extra sparkle to your gatherings.
Natural Elegance
Bring the outdoors in and feel closer to nature! How? Decorate your table with pinecones, or green branches for a rustic touch. For example, you can create a beautiful centre piece. Alternatively, you can use smaller branches and combine them with name tags and place cards to add a more formal touch to your festive table.
If you prefer autumn colours, try using dried leaves or preserved flowers and spread them across the festive table in order to create an earthy mood. If you feel really creative, take it one step further: collect leaves, branches, and pine needles to create a natural and seasonal atmosphere. Arrange them in vases or scatter them across the table for a woodland charm.
Bring the outdoors in and feel closer to nature! How? Decorate your table with pinecones, or green branches for a rustic touch. For example, you can create a beautiful centre piece. Alternatively, you can use smaller branches and combine them with name tags and place cards to add a more formal touch to your festive table.
If you prefer autumn colours, try using dried leaves or preserved flowers and spread them across the festive table in order to create an earthy mood. If you feel really creative, take it one step further: collect leaves, branches, and pine needles to create a natural and seasonal atmosphere. Arrange them in vases or scatter them across the table for a woodland charm.
Reusable or Upcycled Elements
Avoid single-use plastic waste or napkins and opt for cloth napkins which can be washed and reused. In addition, you can give old ornaments, old objects and decorations a new life by upcycling them into unique table decor pieces. It's a fun way to add character and reduce waste. For instance, what about turning old jars or empty wine bottles into candle holders or vases?
If you want to add a playful touch, try crafting your very own Christmas garland made from dried citrus peels. It's easy and it will spark your creativity! Simply peel oranges, mandarins or lemons. Try to keep the peels as large as possible. Then use your cookie cutters to create festive shapes and let them dry overnight. Once the peels are completely dried, string them together to create garlands.
Avoid single-use plastic waste or napkins and opt for cloth napkins which can be washed and reused. In addition, you can give old ornaments, old objects and decorations a new life by upcycling them into unique table decor pieces. It's a fun way to add character and reduce waste. For instance, what about turning old jars or empty wine bottles into candle holders or vases?
If you want to add a playful touch, try crafting your very own Christmas garland made from dried citrus peels. It's easy and it will spark your creativity! Simply peel oranges, mandarins or lemons. Try to keep the peels as large as possible. Then use your cookie cutters to create festive shapes and let them dry overnight. Once the peels are completely dried, string them together to create garlands.
Edible decorations
Creating edible decorations is a great way not only to make your Christmas table more beautiful but also more 'delicious'. Incorporate edible elements into your decor, like dried fruits, cinnamon sticks and homemade gingerbread cookies. Herb bouquets can also be a great addition and a little gift for your guests as they look great, they smell great and they can be used in future recipes!
No matter which sustainable table decoration idea you like most, as you put the final touches on your Christmas table, remember to take a moment to appreciate the joy of sharing a meal and spending quality time with each other.
Creating edible decorations is a great way not only to make your Christmas table more beautiful but also more 'delicious'. Incorporate edible elements into your decor, like dried fruits, cinnamon sticks and homemade gingerbread cookies. Herb bouquets can also be a great addition and a little gift for your guests as they look great, they smell great and they can be used in future recipes!
No matter which sustainable table decoration idea you like most, as you put the final touches on your Christmas table, remember to take a moment to appreciate the joy of sharing a meal and spending quality time with each other.
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