Spring Tablescape With Stenciled Chargers
Search for: Search for:
Depending on the mood I am in, I will decorate my table super simple or full of decor. What is your style? I hope you will find some new ideas as you join me.
Stenciled Chargers
The main focus of my tablescape this season was stenciled chargers. I love wood chargers as my placemats because they are so inexpensive and versatile.
Here is a quick review of how to make the chargers:
- Step 1 – Cut Wood
- Step 2 – Sand Wood
- Step 3 – Paint Wood
- Step 4 – Stencil Wood
- Step 5 – Seal Wood
Make Your Wood Charger
Gather Paint Supplies
Stencil your charger and let dry.
Now it’s time to add some decor to the centerpiece. I have to admit, I am a very simple decorator. I usually do not add a lot of centerpiece decor to my table because I can’t see over it to talk to my kids at dinner. Let me give you a few ideas of how to add simple or not so simple decorations.
Step 1 – Your Base
You will decide about a few things:
1. Tablecloth verses NO tablecloth
2. Tablerunner verses NO tablerunner
3. Placemat verses NO placemat
Any choice is a great choice – anything works because it’s your home and your style.
Step 2 – Your Place Settings
You get to be super creative here! No need to have expensive things. I buy dishes from Ross Dress for Less (very inexpensive) as well as my round rope chargers. Here are a few more choices to make:
1. Chargers verses NO chargers
2. Desired dishes
3. Napkin style
4. Silverware verses NO silverware
Add your stenciled wood charger
Add your dinner plate
Add your salad plate
Add your napkin & silverware – any style will do
For my napkins I grabbed the center and shook the napkin to fall naturally. I added some string and placed a name card in the center (found these at Michaels for super cheap).
So easy! I keep my placemats set at all times so that it feels like dinner is almost ready, even though most of the time I haven’t even started!
Step 3 – Centerpiece
Add decor that fits your style to the center of your table. I am sharing with you a few different ideas.
Setting a table is truly all about your own creativity and what you are feeling at the time. It is never wrong, so be careful not to compare yourself or what you have to others. Remember that your family is so lucky to have you and the care that you give your home. You are irreplaceable!
Good luck this spring and have a blast decorating your home.
Comments
Join the conversation
-
It’s beautiful! I keep my dining table dressed at all times...Minimizes the chances of it becoming a catch all
-
love your wooden, stenciled chargers! haven't seen that before!
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Where did you find you stencils?