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And now, you can set a fabulous table that boasts natural beauty. Green tablescaping is at the forefront of eco-chic decorating. And it's so easy to do! Set your table with a mix of treasured “finds” and the newest “pretties.”

Of course the obvious comes to mind when planning an eco-friendly table. Organic linens, recycled glassware, bamboo dinner, serving and flatware, and beeswax candles, just to name a few. But what if you want to go beyond that? What if you want to glam it up a bit, lay on the charm or add a dash of the unexpected?

Sue Lombardo is the owner of Glendale's Recycled Rose, an eclectic shop brimming with a little bit of everything, from silver trays to lamps, planters, fresh-preserved flowers, and more. As Sue puts it, her best customer is the one “who always tries to look at things and see how to reuse them.” And that philosophy is at the heart of greenscaping.
Her shop is an abundant resource of eco-friendly ideas for making your holiday tablescape a gift in itself for your guests. “I love to create the element of surprise when designing a tabletop,” says Sue. And by reusing and repurposing treasures from the past, you are not only putting together a fabulous look, you are giving a nod to Mother Nature, too.

The White Rabbit on Manchester is another must-go-to shop when looking to make an eco-friendly splash on your holiday table. The owners of this vintage and vintage-inspired boutique, Angie and Lindsay Mathey, are a mother/daughter team who are quite talented at coming up with unique and fun tablescapes using well-loved items. They encourage thinking outside the box when selecting pieces to adorn your table. “For instance,” says Angie, “a chenille bedspread could make a charming tablecloth. Another idea is to use antique holiday postcards placed in whimsical holders for place cards. An old birdcage could be a sweet centerpiece filled with colorful ornaments and miniature holiday items.”

Carolyn Dixon, Owner of Second Sitting Consignments, also on Manchester, loves the idea of reusing treasured pieces to add flavor to holiday gatherings. “Young people especially love using retro china,” she says, “mixing up different patterns to create a unique style adds interest to a tablescape.” Second Sitting also offers a wide variety of serving pieces. “Cake stands adorned with holiday décor or tasty treats are very popular to use as centerpieces,” she says. “Creative customers have been purchasing our vintage jewelry, such as pins and bracelets, to use on napkins as napkin rings.”

And the list goes on!  Let these stylish, eco-creative tablescape ideas inspire a smart, natural, harmonious look for your holiday table. This season, “green” has never sounded better.