I would throw it all in the fireplace and style the table with Chinette.

So I love the picture! As far as I am concerned, Christmas is a time to be over the top and exploding with color. For the table, I especially like the double runner with the Christmas plaid on top of the gingham. On the tree in the background and even in the table decorations, I would amp up the blue and white, and add in silver ribbon. I like how they used the Spode Christmas Tree water goblets.

On a side note, I don't know what Christmas Tree pattern that is for Spode. Mine is different, without all the holly going around. Although it looks like there is more than one pattern in play because the plates are all a little different. I also wonder what napkins they used?

Anyway, OP, I would go for it. Christmas is a time for exuberance! After this crazy year I think we each need all the exuberance we can get.

My china is blue and white (not the pattern shown here but it's blue and white) with silver accents and I like to do a lot of silver and white decorations, like silver bowls with white flowers, silver ornaments, that kind of thing.

Anonymous wrote:Agree that the busy tree plates don’t look good With the blue (and I actually like those plates by themself!) and simple with red or silver would work better. What about something like One of these

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I love those Crate & Barrel plates! Not sure if they go with the blue spode but maybe use them for dessert when the blue spode isn't on the table.

We have blue and white china (Royal Copenhagen) and tend to pair it with red (tablecloth, candles, napkins, etc.). I am not a fan of holiday china because I love the regular china and want to use that, but we do have holiday serving pieces.

I don't like the tree plates paired with the blue and white in the picture, but the rest of the decor looks nice. I'd drop the ginger jars and replace them with glass hurricanes with maybe a gold or silver candle depending on the other acccents.

Agree that the busy tree plates don’t look good With the blue (and I actually like those plates by themself!) and simple with red or silver would work better. What about something like One of these

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Anonymous wrote:in the pic above I might replace the christmas tree plates (a little busy with the spode) with something lighter and fun, maybe dishes with a less busy pattern, with a bit of red. I think of those pottery barn dishes with the reindeer (less busy, a little whimsy). I like the gold in the glasses and the wrapped neutral plant. The simplicity balances the spode

Those Xmas plates in the photo do not look right at all.

I'd go with silver instead of gold.

Ellen has a dish line, who knew? These are fun

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sorry, wrapped little tree

in the pic above I might replace the christmas tree plates (a little busy with the spode) with something lighter and fun, maybe dishes with a less busy pattern, with a bit of red. I think of those pottery barn dishes with the reindeer (less busy, a little whimsy). I like the gold in the glasses and the wrapped neutral plant. The simplicity balances the spode

you have so many options, you can keep it neutral on the tablecloth (a beige linen or white) and then pair the spode with a pop of color, or colors. Dishes could handle a pop...Some ideas: adding salad plates or napkins in orange or pink or.
A muted red (coralish)n maybe in a pretty less busy pattern, and then centerpieces of actual oranges interspersed either on the table with greens, candles or pomegranates. I love blue and coral, blue and brown (you could put wicker chargers under the blue) or blue gold. (If you have china, esp with a gold trim, mix it with the spode). Good luck, it will be pretty

I love Spode Blue Italian and often use it (sometimes just the serving pierces) during the holidays. I typically pair it with beautiful white/neutral linens, silver julep cups filled with red roses, red/white berries, and seasonal greens, and sterling candlesticks with tall tapers. With a Christmas tree in the background, the table is beautiful. You can put a Christmas cracker at each place setting to make it even more festive.

I'd suggest thinking about making pretty table decorations and centerpieces from garlands and holly instead of buying Christmas themed china. Spode Blue Holly is lovely and the colors would contrast very nicely with a green leafy centerpiece. Or get Christmassy napkins with holly or spruce trees embroidered on it.

I don't host Christmas but I want to have some plates to pair with it during the season that are more Christmas/holiday. I am having a tradition with my family of eating on our nicer dishes and in the dining room once a week during the season. We travel for Christmas and don't really host so don't need to invest in a whole set. Any nice timeless suggestions?