Candy Cane Christmas-Tablescape Thursday

As I am writing this, it is 2 weeks until Christmas. When it posts, the holiday will be upon us. I'm sure everyone is busy and hopefully surrounded by family and friends. I will be miles from my home, enjoying warm temperatures with my parents and daughter. If you have a moment, please join Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. I'm sure she will have something wonderful to show us!

This tablescape was a fun challenge for me. While looking

through my Christmas boxes, I found red plaid plates and mugs

that I had forgotten about. They are plastic! I wanted to see

if I could make a tablescape using plastic plates and

still have it look nice enough for guests.

I used a red tablecloth that I've had for several years.

I topped my red and green plastic plates with my everyday

white Wal-Mart salad plate and a simple candy cane.

I added white napkins, my everyday flatware, matching

mugs and holly glasses I've had for years.

This is a frugal place setting!

Topping two crystal candlesticks with candy striped ornaments,

clear votives and a few scattered ornaments add to the look.

In the center of the table, I used an ice "frosted" tree

and wreath, surrounded by sparkling small red ornaments

(which I notice look much like cherry tomatoes in this picture).

I found this wonderful glittery house at our local thrift store.

I slipped a votive candle inside and I love how it looks.

I hope this shows that you can set a beautiful table

with very inexpensive things. Merry Christmas!