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It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! We love the holidays for a variety of reasons: the food, the family, the jolly spirit, and of course, the decor! Helping clients design their holiday tablescape is one of our favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit, and this year we decided to do something we have never done before to get into the mood. 

Welcome to first ever holiday table style guide! We have taken some of our favorite designs and broken them down to show you how to recreate the same style in your own home. Furthermore, we have worked hard to embrace sustainability in every aspect of the design. Each element shown has some sort of sustainable feature- whether its environmentally friendly, sourced from a local small business, or has a social responsibility factor. This consciousness is something we aim to include in all future designs and events, one of the exciting changes happening for MIRAwed in 2018!

For now, sit back and enjoy some fun holiday inspiration! 

Urban Glam

Everyone who lives in the city will tell you that they love the energy that comes with the location. Whether its San Francisco, Phoenix, or somewhere in between, we love integrating the industrial feel of a big city with cozy elements to create something multidimensional, trendy, and of course glamorous. 

Associate Planner Kristan Shamus took the lead on designing this urban glam holiday table, complete with fabulous copper touches and modern, earthy elements. Imagine a table full of fine glass and crystal details softened by wooden and pine greenery while your TV broadcasts the yule log in tune to classic holiday music and you sip a delicious holiday cocktail… perfection!

Sustainability notes: In addition to being stunningly gorgeous, copper can be recycled 100%, which means that even if the dishware gets tossed after a few years it can still be put to good use. Soy candles are both trendy and sustainable with a cleaner burn that traditional wax candles. Dried lunaria can last for several uses if properly cared for, and looks great in a wide variety of designs. 

1. Como Copper Flatware from Pleasanton Party Rentals 
2. Copper Charger from Pleasanton Party Rentals
3. Ivory Dolce Napkin from Pleasanton Party Rentals
4. Soy Candles
5. Cranberry Moscow Mule recipe found on Joyfully Healthy Eats
6. Pure Glassware from Pleasanton Party Rentals 
7.  Personalized gift box from Sugar & Chic Shop
8. / 12. Glamorous Decor from Your Vintage Affair
9. Oak Leaves, Seeded Eucalyptus and Oregonia Garland from Pacific Coast Evergreen 
10.  Snowflake Wine Charm from Lamas Creations
11. Hand-Blown Glass Decor from Allison Kreft Designs 
12. (see 8.)
13. Dried Lunaria
14. Dried Thistle
15. Sola Wood Flowers from The Wooden Menagerie

Mountain Boho

Nothing says winter like a cozy cabin in the mountains. Tahoe winters are truly magical, and we wanted to bring some of that inherent beauty into the design of this table. Our fall intern, Tesia took the lead on sourcing many of the elements for this bohemian inspired, rustic design.

Pine and wood are two favorite elements to integrate into any holiday design table. By adding a little bit of local charm you can transform your table into something that is both calm and bright. 

Sustainability Notes: Gauze and silk, when made organically from a local source, are some of the most sustainable materials out there. They can transform any table design to add a whimsical and/or romantic touch. We love using them for any season, but cozied up next to some locally sourced pine twigs and under the glow of a soy candle might be our most favorite of all!

1. Gauze table runner, such as available from Tan Weddings & Events 
2. “Fiddle” Stainless Steel Flatware from Celebrations Party Rentals
3. / 7. / 8. Pine garland, modern autumn wreath, and woodsy white mason jar arrangements, such as available from Twine & Dandy
4. Hand-made ceramic dinner plates, as available from Jered’s Pottery
5. Hammered Copper mugs from Stuart Party Rentals 
6. Scented soy candles, locally made by Once Upon a Candle
7.  (see 3.)
8. (see 3.)
9. Wood stump seating cards, as available from Menakshee Designs

Winter Desert

Even if there is no snow, the desert can be a magical place in the winter time. The frigid air over a subtle colorscape makes for an inspired view. For this design, compiled by lead designer Miranda Meisenbach, we wanted to showcase some of that natural inspiration. 

Using elements native to Arizona, we created a design that would fit into any southwestern home with a simple color palette and light texture. We didn’t want to just go for the iconic saguaro motif like most typical desert designs, but that didn’t stop us from integrating our famous cactus in smaller details.

Supporting local businesses was also a highlight of this design, most strikingly in the custom wood table pictured in the collage. No dining room table is complete without a striking table, and we cannot resist good craftmanship. One of our preferred vendors, Stems & Style, has teamed up with local craftsman Neft Pichardo on a line of high end wooden tables available for rent. Neft has over 25 years of experience and specializes in high end woodwork and custom finishes. 

Sustainability Notes: Sourcing local goods reduces greenhouse emissions caused by the entire consumer marketplace. The less distance a product has to travel to get from manufacturer to retailer to customer the more environmentally friendly! Shopping local is the best thing and individual can do for the local economy.  Utilizing locally foraged elements such as octotillo bones, pine, cotton, and pinecones is fun, sustainable, and available closer than you might think!

1. Small succulents (painted or not) act as great place card holders
2. This adorable stone saguaro, along with other amazing decor, available from Olivewood Designs
3. / 9. Ocotillo bones with locally foraged pine and pinecones created by MIRA Events + Design
4. Custom built wood table by Neft Pichardo via Stems & Style 
5. Ceramic Dinnerware, as available from CatsEyePottery
6. Gold Cactus Mug from Practical Art
7. Cotton inspiration, as shown by Only Deco Love
8. Hemp or organic cotton napkins, as available from A Well Worn Story
9.  (see #3)
10. Ceramic Tiles and other local artisan crafts, as available from Arizona Gifts
11. Gold modern flatware, available for rent from The Confetti Studio 

Let Us Help!

We LOVE bringing a vision together. The holidays are hectic enough, let us step in and help! We offer custom design services, as well as small piece decor rental and installation services. Contact us today- its not too late to get the holiday table of your dreams!

Happy Holidays!

Love, Team MIRA