GMA: North Woods Place Setting

— -- Most people think of feasting on their favorite dishes during the holidays, but a unique table setting can also add a special signature to the meal.

In addition to her famous green thumb, Rebecca Kolls also possesses a knack for entertaining, especially around the holidays. And when Kolls hosts a big dinner for her reunited family, she always decorates her table with items from where else? The garden.

For this year’s table setting she chose the North Woods as her theme, gathering everything from the place cards to the centerpiece from her own backyard. On Good Morning America, she’ll set up her holiday table setting at Phipps Inn, a Victorian style bed and breakfast in Hudson, Wisc. But you can create a beautiful and festive holiday table in your own home.

Here’s how:

Before Starting

Before you get started, buy the material that you will need, noting that the quantity you should purchase of some of the materials depends on how many items you plan to make. Also, when you do get started, take safety precautions, including wearing safety glasses and/or a surgical mask, and working in a well-ventilated area, Koll says.

Step One: Materials

Basic Materials:Small pine cones and pieces of greenery (like cedar or juniper); white glue; glue gun.

Invitations:plain invitation cards; raffia (African palm); metallic pen.

Placemats:round cardboard pieces; gold spray paint.

Napkins:French wired ribbon (approximately half-inch wide, about 30 inches in length per napkin);

Place cards: terra-cotta pots; satin varnish; acrylic paints: lime green, dark green, chocolate brown; small sponges; gold wax paint; black permanent marker; potting soil; a plant of your choice (Kolls used rosemary).

Centerpiece:sheets of beeswax (buy at a craft store); wicks.

Step Two: Invitations Invitations are a must with any party, and they should be elegant and easy. Kolls simply took a plain invitation card and attached a piece of greenery (try cedar or juniper) with white glue onto the front.