Set the stage for a holiday tale where tiny elves spell out the magic.
Call it gingerbread with a plot twist: a chocolate cottage crowned with pink frosting turrets, surrounded by candy-bright glass trees, and guarded by baby elves who spell out NOEL.
This centerpiece doesn’t just sit pretty—it tells a story. One part holiday tradition, one part candy-shop fantasy, and just the right amount of mischief to make guests grin the moment they see it.
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Styling Extras
- Rectangle riser (painted metallic gold)
- Mini pink & gold ornaments
- White table cover (base layer)
- Pastel pink runner (top layer)
- White cloth napkins tied with brown ribbon
Every fairy tale needs a home, and here it’s a chocolate cottage topped with pink turrets. Nostalgic yet fanciful, it feels lifted out of a sugarplum dream.
Rustic wood slice risers ground it in cozy warmth, while the soft glow from its windows gives just enough life to make the cottage command attention without stealing all the sparkle.
A Forest That Twinkles
Clustered around the cottage is a grove of glass trees filled with sparkling confetti. They scatter light like candy jars under a spotlight, flashing hints of pink, aqua, and gold. And then there’s the rosette frosting tree, piped in playful swirls like a confectioner’s masterpiece. Together, they build a forest that dazzles with both shine and sweetness.
Baby Elves at Play
Down below, a band of baby elves takes over. Wide-eyed and rosy-cheeked, they clutch chocolate letters until, together, they spell NOEL. Their pink hats and tiny, off-balance poses give the centerpiece movement, humor, and heart—because what’s more memorable than a table where the smallest elves are running the show?
Why It Works
- It tells a story: A cottage, a candy forest, and elves spelling NOEL invite guests to lean in.
- It sparkles differently: Confetti-filled glass trees and a frosting rosette tree are unexpected and fun.
- It feels alive: The faint glow inside the cottage gives the scene warmth and presence.
- It’s balanced: Chocolate browns, frosted pinks, and candy colors feel festive yet fresh.
Bring It to the Table
This centerpiece is less “arrangement” and more holiday vignette—a little world that glows, twinkles, and plays out in real time. A cottage with turrets, confetti trees, a swirl of frosting, and baby elves spelling NOEL…it all adds up to a centerpiece that feels as sweet as it looks.
Quick-Start Setup Guide
Bring this candy cottage centerpiece to life in just a few easy steps.
- Paint & Prep
Spray a rectangular riser metallic gold and lay a white table cover with a pink runner down the center. - Stage the Cottage
Stack a 5–6" wood disc riser on a 7–8" riser for height. - Place the Stars
Set the chocolate cottage on the platform, then arrange the glass confetti trees and rosette frosting tree around it. - Add the Mischief
Position the baby elves spelling NOEL, with one perched on the gold riser. - Scatter & Finish
Extend with mini pink & gold ornaments on each side, and finish place settings with gold flatware and napkins wrapped in chocolate-brown ribbon.
Step back, switch on the glow, and let your table tell the story.
Make It Yours
This table is available as a centerpiece kit—excluding linens, gold riser, & place settings—so you can recreate the magic, not just the look.
You can shop the full NOELves Holiday Cottage Centerpiece kit right here.
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