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Don’t let the early darkness get you down! It’s time to light up the season. Whether you are hosting a small gathering with friends or preparing a meal for your family, the tablescape makes the holiday meal complete and memorable. The lights and decorations make this time of year cheerful and bright and we want to share some inspiration on how to transform your dinner table.

One of the most anticipated elements of the holiday season is sitting around the table, and sharing a special meal. Some say it’s Mom’s secret recipe stuffing, or pulling out Grandma’s silverware, but this experience is more than just the food, it’s the heartwarming tablescape that brings it all together.

It begins with the decorative tablecloth to set the stage for this holiday presentation. Upon this table, you will share unforgettable holiday moments. Start with the elements that make a meal happen, the dinner plates, side plates, silverware, and glassware. It’s pretty and practical, but it needs the decorative napkins, placemats, garland with lights, and various ornaments that look almost good enough to eat. It’s like a scene out of a holiday movie.

As much as this vision is magical and fresh, acquiring this perfect setting will take some effort. Instead of driving all over the city in the dreaded holiday traffic, make it simple with one stop at St. Vital Centre. With a variety of retailers, you can choose your tablescape items to fit within your budget. Your only effort should be setting it up, so let St. Vital Centre help you bring it all together.

List of items featured:

• Plaid napkins, Hudson’s Bay

• Bowl, salad plate and dinner plate set (12 pieces total), Thinkkitchen

• Red snowflake placemats, HomeSense

• Wine glasses (set of 4), HomeSense

• Garland with pinecones and lights, Hudson’s Bay

• Red ornaments (set of 8), Hudson’s Bay

• Wooden tree ornaments (set of 6), HomeSense

• White speckled tablecloth, Hudson’s Bay

*Please see individual retailers for pricing and availability.

Enter our tablescape contest by commenting on the post on our Instagram Page about your most memorable table moments, those funny family anecdotes or that moment that made your holiday meal feel perfect. The winner will be chosen at random and receive the tablescape setting featured in this post.

Have fun with it and don’t let it stress you out. You are simply setting the stage for what your guests will experience over the holiday meal — in the end, it’s about the company. Click here For more holiday tips on how to navigate the stress.

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