How to Style a Whimsical Gingerbread Holiday Tablescape

Deck the halls and get ready for the holiday season with easy tips to style a whimsical gingerbread Christmas tablescape.

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This post was originally published on November 17, 2022. Last updated on July 24, 2024.

Bring Whimsy to Your Holiday Decor: A Gingerbread House Tablescape

Have you ever wondered how gingerbread houses became associated with the holidays?

Believe it or not, the tradition of building gingerbread houses can be traced back to early German settlers who brought it to America centuries ago!

Building gingerbread houses has become a cherished tradition for many families, and for me, it brings back those same warm memories of Christmases past.

So, why not bring a touch of that magic to your table for the holiday season?

Even if your house isn’t built with real gingerbread (wink, wink!), it still captures the essence of Christmas.

Table of Contents

• Bring Whimsy to Your Holiday Decor: A Gingerbread House Tablescape
• Welcome to Supper Club
• How To Style A Whimsical Gingerbread Holiday Tablescape
  • Choosing a Color Palette for Your Gingerbread Tablescape
  • Creating a Gingerbread Centerpiece for a Whimsical Table Setting
  • Gingerbread Table Decorations: Adding a Touch of Holiday Greenery
  • Using Layers To Create a Cozy Christmas Placesetting
  • Adding the Finishing Touches to Your Gingerbread Tablescape
• Shop The Post
• More Christmas Tablescapes from Midwest Life and Style
• Christmas Tablescape Ideas and Inspiration from My Friends
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Welcome to Supper Club

The holidays are almost here, and I’m excited to join my friends from supper club to share ideas and inspiration with you for hosting a Christmas breakfast.

If you’re new to our supper club or this is your first time visiting here at MWLS, welcome!

I always look forward to these virtual dinner parties and I know they’ve become a reader favorite too!

If you like to entertain too, I would love to have you subscribe and join the MWLS family to get all the latest tablescapes, seasonal DIYS, party menus, FREE printables, and more sent right to your inbox.

And, If you’ve missed out on any of our past supper club parties, don’t worry!

You can catch up on all the inspiration here.

And, as always, each tablescape is linked at the bottom of the page, so be sure to take time to enjoy all the Christmas tablescapes.

How To Style A Whimsical Gingerbread Holiday Tablescape

I’ve been dreaming about styling a whimsical gingerbread tablescape for some time now.

So I’m thrilled to share easy tips and tricks to help you create your own this holiday season!

We’re talking about my best tips for decorating a Christmas table, including incorporating holiday greenery, layering a place setting, and an idea for creating a festive DIY snowglobe centerpiece.

So get cozy, and let’s style a beautiful gingerbread Christmas tablescape together!

Choosing a Color Palette for Your Gingerbread Tablescape

Choosing a color scheme for your holiday gingerbread tablescape is all about creating a cohesive and festive look.

For each tablescape, I always start with a single source of inspiration.

It helps narrow my focus and inspires the entire color palette, making it easy to style the rest of the table around it.

Most times, I get inspiration from photos I see in magazines or on Pinterest, but this time inspiration struck in the aisles of the craft store.

I love a traditional red and white color scheme for Christmas, so I settled on red and white for my gingerbread tablescape, inspired by some beautiful ticking stripe ribbon.

Of course, you can choose whatever color scheme you love most!

If you’re drawn to a more classic holiday look, you might opt to decorate with green and gold for Christmas.

Or, if you prefer a rustic Christmas theme, you can use more neutral colors to create a cozy look.

The center of my Christmas table is this festive DIY gingerbread snow globe!

I found some cute little ceramic houses at my local Goodwill and with a little paint, turned them into a sweet gingerbread village collection.

After painting the houses, I filled a gallon-sized glass jar with fake snow.

Then, I carefully tucked in a gingerbread house and some bottle brush trees for a winter wonderland centerpiece.

And finally, to finish my snow globe, I tied a bow on the jar using red and white ticking stripe ribbon.

Gingerbread Table Decorations: Adding a Touch of Holiday Greenery

Did you know that Christmas garland isn’t just for your fireplace mantel or banisters?

You can use it on your table too!

Here’s a favorite holiday decorating trick of mine: Drape some faux garland down the center of your table for an easy and elegant touch.

Isn’t it beautiful?

I love the wintry feel it brings to the tablescape.

The beauty of using greenery is its versatility!

You can easily transition your gingerbread theme into winter tablescape by keeping the faux garland styled even after the holiday season has passed.

For a festive touch and a bit of added volume, I tucked a few sprigs of frosted red berries into my garland, creating a custom look that perfectly complements the white and red tablescape color scheme.

To finish I tucked in a few of these frosted branches and wrapped some fairy lights around the garland to give the table a bit of magical holiday twinkle.

Using Layers To Create a Cozy Christmas Placesetting

One thing you’ll notice about my tablescapes is my love for layers – the more, the merrier!

Using a mix of materials like cozy fabric placemats, rustic twig chargers, and white stoneware plates is the perfect way to create a beautiful layered look.

To create an anchor layer for each place setting, I chose red and white ticking stripe placemats.

They add a sense of charm to the tablescape and perfectly complement the gingerbread house theme.

Then I layered on my favorite round twig chargers that play off the colors of the gingerbread houses, tying the entire tablescape together.

And, for an extra pop of color, I finished each place setting with a solid red napkin featuring a fringed edge.

Classic white plates add a touch of brightness and elegance.

Neutral dishes like these are perfect for showcasing the gingerbread centerpiece and complement the overall whimsical theme of the tablescape.

If you’re looking to buy dishes that are worth your investment, white is the way to go!

Simple gold flatware adds a festive touch to the table setting, adding to the nostalgic holiday theme.

And the final touch?

These beautiful ticking stripe napkins on each plate!

I used twine to tie small gold bells around each napkin for an extra festive look.

Or you can make your own holiday napkin rings in less than 10 minutes.

Adding the Finishing Touches to Your Gingerbread Tablescape

Although often small, it’s usually the special details and finishing touches that your friends and family remember the most.

Things like personalized place cards or holiday party favors are a simple and affordable way to make your guests feel welcome.

Want your guests to take a piece of the cozy Christmas feeling home?

Send them off with easy holiday simmer pot kits!

These fun and festive favors are a great way to spread the holiday cheer.

And no Christmas celebration is complete without a little something sweet to take home!

Send your guests off with edible party favors like special holiday treats – chocolate covered peanut butter balls, sugar cookies, or maybe even almond shortbread cookies.

DIY hot cocoa bombs are another fantastic option!

They’re surprisingly easy to make and there are endless flavor combinations.

Pro Tip: Package your edible treats in festive cellophane bags or small boxes tied with colorful ribbons for an extra special touch! And don’t forget to attach a FREE Christmas gift tag from my printables library.

Shop The Post

Want to recreate this look at home? I’ve linked all the finds I used in this post below! Please note, that sometimes things sell out quickly, so if something isn’t available anymore, I’ve linked a similar item that you might love just as much. Happy shopping!

More Christmas Tablescapes from Midwest Life and Style

If you’re looking for even more holiday tablescape styling ideas here are a few of my other favorites:

• Tartan Plaid Christmas Tablescape
• Simple and Cozy Winter Dinner Tablescape
• Red and White Christmas Brunch Tablescape

And there you have it!

My quick and easy tips to style a whimsical gingerbread holiday tablescape.

Thank you for visiting today.

I’m so glad you stopped by, and I hope this post inspires you to style your own whimsical gingerbread tablescape this holiday season.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!

Xo,

Christmas Tablescape Ideas and Inspiration from My Friends

I’ve teamed up with my friends from our virtual supper club to share inspiration with you for planning and styling a Christmas breakfast tablescape.

Simply click the links below for even more tips on setting a beautiful and festive table and creating DIY holiday decorations.

And if you need some menu ideas, don’t miss our Christmas breakfast menu, which includes mouthwatering breakfast recipes, including my breakfast sausage crescent rolls.

Michele at Vintage Home Designs | Jen at Midwest Life and Style | Anne & AnnMarie at Simply 2 Moms

Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse | Pasha at Pasha Is Home | Stacy at Bricks ‘n Blooms

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