There are lots of things we can do, without breaking the bank, to make this Holiday season as cheery as possible.

Spend no money till we have too. Use what we have on hand, reevaluate to see where the gaps are and then write a list, trying to buy things that can be repurposed. We know that this is not always possible but a considered purchase it a good purchase.

This tablescape from http://theinspiredroom.net/ shows what can be done with very little few newly purchased items.

Let have a look at what has been added that is truly only for the Holiday. The themed Plates, I have written before on this subject, but in case you missed it, Don’t do it, unless you inherited them, add some Holiday napkins instead. That said I love the use of the Candy Canes. Cheap and cheery add them to Hot Chocolate later.  Red Stems, Yes, and they do not have to match as long as they are in the same palette. Red candlesticks, Glass and inexpensive, these and the stems can be used for other times, especially Valentines. Greenery Free, if you don’t have some ask a friend with a yard. Mercury Glass, Love it, all year around. So the only thing that has been used that is truely, single useage, is the silver ball. under the cloche. Cloches, glass jars and vases are must haves for all year around, due to theirflexibility. I would much rather you spend more money on these than lots of Holiday Dinnerware. In my opinion they are an investment.