There is something a little zen-like about setting a holiday table. The soft, familiar music, flickering candles (a must!), breaking out the fancy plates and glassware. It all just feels so comforting.

If you are hosting guests for a meal this holiday season, you are probably knee-deep into taking stock of your holiday tablewares and making some decisions about colorways and accoutrements. As always with setting a table, our advice is to think in layers, incorporate multiple points of interest, and mix styles for maximum effect.

Here are some shots of holiday tables we’ve put together to help inspire you, and some of our favorite tablewares from Collected to help you put the finishing touches on your own holiday table.

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