Affordable Holiday Decorating

Affordable Holiday Decorating

The holidays bring the decorator out of all of us, and we can begin to prepare early to ease the stress it can bring. I have five affordable ideas to share with you today.

#1 Gift wrapped boxes

Wrap and decorate empty ones and they will stay as decorations, while the real ones will be gifted.      

#2 Table runners

Gift wrap is a good disposable table runner. The variety is greatest during the holiday season.  Purchase solid colors to use throughout the year. 

 

#3 Chargers

Create more interest to your table setting with charger plates. Their size can be a great substitution to placemats too.

#4 Candlesticks

Candlelight is always welcoming in a table setting.  Battery operated candles are a safe and inexpensive way to decorate your tables year after year.  Wrap them with festive ribbon for different themes or occasions.       

#5 Wreaths and Garland

Wreaths can do double duty as window or door decorations. They are also great used face down to accent serving dishes and platters. 

Watch the video for these holiday ideas.