A whimsical Christmas table starts with a few details guests can enjoy up close. An illustrated appetizer plate, a glass with a tiny holiday motif, or a candy-shaped dish can bring plenty of personality to a table set with dinnerware you already own.
For shoppers who love Anthropologie-inspired holiday entertaining, Rust & Cinder's Merry & Bright Christmas collection offers a colorful place to start. Build a small serving area, a dessert station, or a festive setting for two, and choose pieces that work throughout the season.
Make the appetizer plates part of the conversation
Our Tipsy Christmas Bar Ceramic Plates are $9.99 each. Colorful characters, holiday sayings, and gently irregular edges give these small plates a playful look.
Pick two sayings you enjoy, such as “Let's Get Toasted” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail.” At 5.75 inches round, they are sized for appetizers, cookies, and small desserts. Use them alongside your everyday dinner plates rather than replacing an entire place setting.
Choose festive glasses you can mix
The Christmas Icon Bubble Drinking Glass is $14 per glass, with Christmas Tree, Candy Cane, and Gingerbread Man styles sold individually. The clear glass keeps the setting light, while the little icons bring seasonal color.
Choose a matching pair or mix two motifs. Use them for cold drinks, and follow the product's hand-washing guidance. A pair works for a small table or a styled serving area; a larger guest list will need additional glasses.
Let one candy dish be the centerpiece
At $14.99, the Red Striped Peppermint Candy Dish adds a sculptural element without taking over the table. Its wrapped-candy shape and hand-painted red stripes connect naturally to the cheerful holiday motifs.
Fill it with wrapped sweets and place it where people gather. It can move from the dining table to a coffee table or entryway after the party, giving you another way to use the same piece through December.
A five-piece holiday accent set for $62.97
| Item | Quantity | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Tipsy Christmas Bar Ceramic Plates | 2 | $19.98 |
| Christmas Icon Bubble Drinking Glasses | 2 | $28.00 |
| Red Striped Peppermint Candy Dish | 1 | $14.99 |
| Total | 5 pieces | $62.97 |
This is an accent budget for a table for two or a small serving display, using your existing dinnerware, flatware, and linens. Repeat the red or green from the new pieces in napkins you already own, then keep the rest of the arrangement simple.
Carry the color into the room
If you want to build on the setting later, the Holly Jolly Pink & Green Ceramic Photo Frame is $19.99 and holds a 4-by-6-inch photo. Set it nearby with a favorite holiday snapshot to make the display feel connected to your own Christmas memories.
Browse the Merry & Bright Christmas collection and choose a few pieces you can use across several gatherings. A table with humor, color, and something sweet feels welcoming without requiring an entirely new set of dishes.
Product prices checked November 13, 2026. Prices and availability may change; totals exclude tax and shipping.
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