18 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2017 19 During the holiday season, the table serves as the foundation of family dinners that create lasting memories for years to come. Shake it up this season by incorporating cleaner, natural foundations such as magnolia or cedar. Like a lawn for a home, this fresh, green base sets the tone for the table. Holiday greenery is a neutral palette that can be elaborated upon with myriad color schemes and styles. Classic looks can be modernized with large-scale glass ornaments and trees, while rustic themes can be accessorized with antlers and lanterns. The low profile of greenery allows for the integration of platters and trays without visually interrupting your holiday feast. Use raised platters at different heights to create a stunning look this holiday season. Anotherbenefitfromnaturalgreeneryisitsmulti-seasonal appeal. Pair a magnolia garland with pine cones, acorns and fall leaves to transform your table into a harvest- themed display. After Thanksgiving, replace the acorns and leaves with ornaments. Add in color-themed floral picks and a set of battery-operated rice lights to bring the table into December. Visualize a wide pyramid that stretches from one end of the table to the other. Use this to determine the placement of your larger pieces. Perfect symmetry is not required, but using the pyramid rule as a guideline will create a visually balanced scene. Color blocking is an excellent way to create focal points, and different textures create visual interest. Wood, metal and glass can be combined with textiles, florals and greenery. In the end, design is about the collaboration of style, function and emotion. It varies for every home, but using these basic principles will help form creativity into reality. Editor’s Note: For more decorating tips, reach Kelli McMullen at Holiday Warehouse at 844.835.6725. Holiday greenery is a neutral palette that can be elaborated upon with myriad color schemes and styles. Get Set! Natural Greenery Offers Multi-Seasonal Appeal to Your Table Display By Kelli McMullen to LOVEDONES With convenient service to Love Field and DFW International Airport, DART is your quick and easy getaway to the ones you love this holiday season. let’s go. Photos courtesy of Lauri Braschler, Lu Lu’s Blooms Landscape Designs