Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Dabbling & Decorating

A Thrifty & Vintage Home Decorating Blog

  • Home
  • Blog
    • THRIFTING WITH THE GALS!
    • Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Series
    • In My Mother’s Home
    • What I’m Crushing On…
  • About Ann
  • VERMONT HOME TOUR
  • COASTAL MAINE HOME TOUR
  • DIY Gallery
  • CONTACT ANN
  • Shop My Homes
  • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Maine Dining Room / 6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

in Blue and White Home Decor· Christmas· Maine Dining Room· Partnerships and Sponsored· Tablescapes· Winter Home Decor

6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

SHARE THIS POST TO

Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Email

If you are looking for simple and affordable coastal holiday tablescape ideas, you are going to relish in these 6 favorite holiday pointers.

I’m delighted to be partnering with Wayfair in this first post of a three-part holiday blog series, all from our home here in Coastal Maine.

Blue Boat on the Beach
Cape Neddick Beach, Maine
Cozy Snow Day at Home in Maine
Cozy Snow Day at Home in Maine

Join me for a November walk on the beach in Maine.

My 6+ Holiday Pointers for Coastal Tablescapes | Let’s Set the Table

1. Decorative Blue Placemats

The color blue is infamous in coastal decorating. Both the sea and the sky inspire us to bring pleasing shades of blue into our home decor.

Just take a walk with me on the beach in the above video if you need further encouragement:)

For today’s coastal holiday tablescape, I chose and started to set our table with these 4 of 6 Wayfair’s Handmade Audriana Cotton Placemats.

Blue Placemat

Don’t you just love the blue and white floral design? They are so vibrant in color, yet still classic in their style. You will love them, I promise!

6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

Whether you are setting your table for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, or New Year’s Eve, you can’t go wrong with adding blue touches to your coastal table’s foundation this holiday season.

2. Colorful Cloth Napkins

Next, I recommend investing in cloth table napkins.

Cloth napkins add warmth and style to a table setting, especially during the holidays. And you don’t have to spend a fortune to do this either.

I chose the Wauregan 20″ Cotton Napkins in gold also available from Wayfair. I love mixing the napkin’s checkered pattern with the floral design of the placemats.

6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

And the gold really pops next to the holiday coastal blue color while also representing a popular color of the holidays.

3. Holiday Coastal Tablescape Centerpiece

Have I got a treat for you! You are going to fall in love with this Driftwood Cornucopia from Wayfair.

I gasped when I took it out of the box!

driftwood cornucopia

Oh my gosh, have you seen anything more perfect for a holiday coastal tablescape? From Thanksgiving to Christmas, this holiday driftwood cornucopia will dazzle any coastal-style table.

This driftwood cornucopia is certainly hardy and comes in two different sizes. This is the smaller of the two sizes.

Hmmm, I think I may just decorate with mine year-round, moving it around from room to room…

4. Blue Hydrangeas ~ Yes Hydrangeas for Coastal Holidays!

If you live on or around the coast, I am almost certain that you have a strong love for blue hydrangeas, as I do.

Am I right?

Why not add your favorite hydrangeas to your holiday tablescapes?

I invested in these faux blue hydrangeas available from Wayfair for my year-round bouquets.

Faux Blue Hydrangeas

How about adding these faux hydrangeas to the driftwood cornucopia?

6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

You could also add holiday greenery, pinecones, sand dollars, beach stones, blue mussels, etc…

You may enjoy this post, Beachcombing, Blue Mussels, and an Antique Bowl.

Summer's Interior Heirlooms and Musings

Here I added a little rustic coastal tablescape charm by adding 3 vintage blue books topped with a basket of sand dollars.

Books and Sand Dollars
Basket of Sand Dollars

I loved this basket of blue hydrangeas from last summer when Country Sampler Magazine came to photograph our home. And it was heartbreaking to see them fade at summer’s end.

That’s when I vowed to invest in some faux blue hydrangeas to have in my home year-round.

Basket of Blue Hydrangeas
Antique Hutch with Hydrangeas

You may also enjoy seeing the post, 6 Best Country Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas also in partnership with Wayfair.

Country Kitchen

5. Blue and White Dinnerware Set

With blue and white being such a time-honored tradition in coastal design why not invest in some blue and white dinnerware for this year’s holiday coastal tablescapes?

Blue and White Pottery Place Setting

For this year’s holiday table, at our home here in Coastal Maine, I chose Wayfair’s Talia 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, as I have always loved the hardy and creative spirit of pottery.

Blue and White Pottery Place Setting

I can’t describe this set any better than how Wayfair describes it here:

“Sophisticated and rustic, polished and natural, the Talia Dusk dinnerware collection is a delight to the eye and to the touch alike. The delicate blue reactive glaze shows off the texture of the stoneware, while the subtle swirl strengthens the earthy elegance that sets apart this collection from any other. The bare stoneware at the base of the pieces completes the satisfying organic feel of the set. This is the ideal dinnerware for a casual evening at home or for entertaining guests.”

6. 3 Piece Wood Tree Figurines

These 3 wood tree figurines are absolutely adorable. Decorative pieces that you can use on your tablescapes, mantels, coffee tables, and just about anywhere you please.

Also available from Wayfair.

Wood Tree Figurines

And I added a couple of little tins filled with locally collected beach rocks.

placematsPlacemats // More Table Linens faux flowersFaux Hydrangeas // More Flowers dinnerwareStoneware Set // More Dinnerware
wooden tree setWooden Tree Figurines // More Christmas Décor napkinsCheckered Napkins // More Table Linens cornucopiaDriftwood Cornucopia // More Thanksgiving Décor

Holiday Coastal Tablescape

Welcome to our now-set holiday coastal tablescape. I hope you find inspiration and joy in how it all came together, with a little help from Wayfair!

6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape
placematsPlacemats // More Table Linens faux flowersFaux Hydrangeas // More Flowers dinnerwareStoneware Set // More Dinnerware
wooden tree setWooden Tree Figurines // More Christmas Décor napkinsCheckered Napkins // More Table Linens cornucopiaDriftwood Cornucopia // More Thanksgiving Décor
Blue Pottery Place Setting
Blue and White Tablescape
Blue and White Tablescape

You may also enjoy the 2nd and 3rd posts in this mini-holiday series sponsored by Wayfair, Christmas Old Colonial Fireplace, Hearth, and Mantel, and 5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps. And my final post in this holiday series, Transitioning From Holiday to Winter Decor | An Interview with Wayfair.

Christmas Old Colonial Fireplace, Hearth, and Mantel
Christmas Old Colonial Fireplace, Hearth, and Mantel
5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps
5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps
Transitioning From Holiday to Winter Decor | An Interview with Wayfair
Transitioning From Holiday to Winter Decor | An Interview with Wayfair

I’m so glad you dropped by, and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you enjoyed your visit with us here today at our Home in Coastal Maine.

Be sure to also check out our Home in Vermont too, where we spend winters enjoying the coziness of home in the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Please join me as a regular here at Dabbling & Decorating by signing up for my Saturday morning newsletter and never miss an update!

Font and Pinterest
6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

I’ve created the above custom pin just for this post!  Hearing from you makes my day and your comments mean so much to me! Please join me on Instagram & Pinterest to see more!

SHOP THIS POST

placematsPlacemats // More Table Linens faux flowersFaux Hydrangeas // More Flowers dinnerwareStoneware Set // More Dinnerware
wooden tree setWooden Tree Figurines // More Christmas Décor napkinsCheckered Napkins // More Table Linens cornucopiaDriftwood Cornucopia // More Thanksgiving Décor
  • Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design
    Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design
  • 6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape
    6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape
  • The Finest Winter Wonderland Dinnerware Set
    The Finest Winter Wonderland Dinnerware Set
  • Picturesque Table Setting with Autumn Mountain Views
    Picturesque Table Setting with Autumn Mountain Views
  • Set the Table with Vintage Autumn Warmth
    Set the Table with Vintage Autumn Warmth
6+ Holiday Pointers for Setting a Coastal Tablescape

SHARE THIS POST TO

Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Email

Filed Under: Blue and White Home Decor, Christmas, Maine Dining Room, Partnerships and Sponsored, Tablescapes, Winter Home Decor

Previous Post: « Unseasonably Warm in November, A Simple Neighborhood Gathering
Next Post: 32 Antique Christmas Decor Treasures to Look for in 2022 »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa Anderson says

    November 12, 2022 at 7:49 am

    looks great Ann…when am I coming over for dinner??

    Reply
    • Ann says

      November 12, 2022 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Lisa, how about this rainy afternoon:)

      Reply
      • Susan says

        November 12, 2022 at 8:25 am

        Beautiful ideas!

        Reply
        • Ann says

          November 12, 2022 at 9:11 am

          Thank you so much, Susan. Happy Saturday!

          Reply
  2. Molly says

    November 12, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Love every detail here, Ann — particularly the placemats and dishes! I will also be setting a blue table for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      November 12, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you Molly!

      Reply
  3. Rachel Harper says

    November 13, 2022 at 7:36 am

    Ann,
    Your table setting looks so good. I love all the coastal tips.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      November 13, 2022 at 9:33 am

      Thanks so much Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Kim Waldorf says

    November 13, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    Love your coastal table, Ann! I’ve never seen a blue muscle!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      November 13, 2022 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you Kim, they’re actually more on the purple side:)

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Meet Ann

Welcome to Dabbling & Decorating, a thrifty & vintage home decorating blog.  A place where I love to share decorating tips, vintage and thrifty finds, DIY projects, and antiques from our collected homes in Vermont and Coastal Maine. And our Berner, Ella who loves to pop in from time to time…  I’m so thrilled you stopped by today and I hope you will become a regular here at Dabbling & Decorating! Read more.

Let’s Stay in Touch

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Search this Website

Website Categories


Start getting your weekly vintage decorating ideas today!
Joining over 3,000 subscribers…

Valentine’s Day Decor Ideas

Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design

Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design

A Thrift Here, a Vintage There, and a Valentine

A Thrift Here, a Vintage There, and a Valentine

9 Most Exclusive Valentine’s Day Ideas

Dining Room Table and Chairs

Romantic Table Setting Pretty in Pink

Read More...

Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Series

Footer

Welcome to Dabbling & Decorating, a thrifty & vintage home decorating blog.  A place where I love to share decorating tips, vintage and thrifty finds, DIY projects, and antiques from our collected homes in Vermont and Coastal Maine. And our Berner, Ella who loves to pop in from time to time…  I’m so thrilled you stopped by today and I hope you will become a regular here at Dabbling & Decorating! Read more here.

Let’s Connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Search

More Posts From

Start getting your weekly vintage decorating ideas today!
Joining over 3,000 subscribers…

Copyright © 2023 · Test Market Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in