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Christmas Entryway Table Checklist
Gather the first group, then work down the list in order.
Measure and gather
- Measure table width and depth
- One 6 ft garland per table up to about 54 in
- 3 or 5 flameless candles or lanterns
- 1 tall piece: vase of stems or a lit tree
- 1 statement piece, and only one
- A small tray or bowl for keys
- Spare batteries for the candles
Style it in 10 minutes
- Clear keys and mail into a basket
- Run the garland along the back edge
- Tall piece a third of the way in from one end
- Group the lights at the opposite end
- Statement piece slightly off-center
- Fill thin spots, leave some tabletop showing
- Check from the door and remove one item
Light and safety
- Use flameless candles near greenery
- Set candle timers for early evening
- Choose warm white, not cool white
- Keep decor off the front edge
- Mist fresh garland every few days
- Keep greenery away from heat vents
After the holidays
- Remove batteries before storing
- Coil the garland loosely, don't crush it
- Wrap the snow globe and glass in tissue
- Store everything in one labeled bin
- Save a photo of the finished table