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| Southern Living |
I'm probably like many of you in that I didn't grow up with exotic tablescapes or decorations in my home.
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| Midwest Living |
My mom was the ultimate entertainer, but not because she threw glamorous parties or gorgeous family dinners. She was a minister's wife on an extremely limited budget who never knew who was going to show up at her home or when, but somehow miraculously always managed to have just the right amount of food on the table and everyone always felt welcome and loved.
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| allaboutyou.com |
I don't know how she did it, but I never remember having to turn anyone away, or it being obvious that she had to really get creative to serve everyone for any given meal. No fancy tablescapes, but lot's of good food, great conversation and much laughter. She was, and still is, an amazing example of what true hospitality and entertaining is really all about...
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| Midwest Living |
For the last five years or so, though, (has it been longer, girls?) we've started setting up several long tables in their basement and one of my sisters and some nieces have done a great job of decorating them with just some simple, inexpensive decorations to add a little festive flair.
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| Midwest Living |
4 of the ideas from Midwest Living's Festive Holiday Tables
They're very pretty but most of them are made up of simple elements that you could use to make your table festive on a budget without putting a ton of time into it.
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| Midwest Living |
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| Style at Home Photo Virginia MacDonald |
I also like this unique arrangement for a buffet table using iron shepherds hooks inside tall sturdy vases filled with sand and then accessorized with ornaments and lanterns...
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| Midwest Living Photo Kim Cornelison |
How do you decorate your Christmas table?
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