Simple holiday inspirations

“We usually tell people to accent with chargers -- decorative plates placed underneath dinner plates,” says Tara, adding that the inexpensive dishes are also usable year-round. She emphasizes that using a clear glass platinum-banded charger or a translucent red plate to accent your holiday table setting adds another lovely touch.

Lucy also advocates using beautiful tableware, particularly silver and gold accented glassware. Her suggestion for holiday decorators? Bring out your beautiful glasses and cups and set them up on a lovely tray to be placed on a coffee or dining room table.

When it comes to centerpieces, Tara recommends purchasing a lovely cake platter or if you have one already, hauling it out of storage. Top it with a large pillar candle and add a few apples. A few inexpensive floating candles also coupled with a larger pillar candle placed on a long ceramic or glass platter makes for a lovely centerpiece.

Or gather a few pinecones from your yard, buy some pomegranates and assemble them in a rich wood or ceramic bowl. Lucy also suggests mixing a few cut branches with some dried flowers from your local flower shop for a rustic centerpiece. Or, simply fill a large, clear glass vase with your favourite Christmas ornaments and place it on your dining room table.

Whatever your taste, decorating your home for the holidays is filled with possibilities. The ideas are endless, often inexpensive and always beautiful.

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