This year, because money is tight, the theme for our Thanksgiving table was “don’t buy a thing” decor. Also known as “use what you have decorating”.
I wanted to do something different from last year, so I went on a treasure hunt, and scored!
First, I gathered up a couple of tree branches that I’ve been hording for a while. (These branches have been close to being thrown out more than once!) I gave these lovely branches a quick spray painting with an off-white that I had in my garage.
A trip to my basement yielded a couple of blue candles, as well as a couple of small blue mod floral plates. I gathered up some faux pearls and a faux bird.
Then I threw it all together and here’s what I came up with…
The brown tablecloth & napkins were purchased for last year’s holiday…
And the plates are a combination of two sets, since I don’t own a large enough set for our once-a-year big event.
I encourage you to set your holiday table using a $0 budget if money is tight in your household. After all, the holidays are all about spending time with family and friends.
[…] promised, I used the same tablecloth as last year and the year before. And no, I didn’t iron it…I’m not that kind of girl! […]