DECKING out the table to look fab for your festive feast adds a proper party feel.
And going that extra mile needn’t break the bank.
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Here are a few ways to create a showstopping table on a budget this season . . .
SET THE SCENE: A red tablecloth instantly gives a festive feel.
Dunelm’s Scandi Jolly tablecloth can be wiped clean to be used year after year and is now £4.20, down from £6.
Table runners will also do the job and tend to be cheaper.
The Christmas felt runner is just a quid at poundshop.com.
Primark sells a four-pack of snowflake place mats for £3.50.
NAPKINS AT THE READY: Christmas-themed napkins are a nice touch.
A pack of holly-patterned paper napkins is £1 at poundland.com.
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If you have white cloth napkins you can add a festive feel by loosely tying a piece of string around the middle and slipping a sprig of holly inside.
Cinching in a white napkin with a red ribbon is another low-cost way to add an elegant nod to Christmas.
STUNNING CENTREPIECE: A beautiful centrepiece gives the wow factor.
An easy hack is filling a big vase with baubles or ornaments.
This is also a great way to repurpose any broken decorations that can no longer hang on the tree.
Or look to your garden to create a big festive bouquet for the middle of the table.
Branches of holly or foliage with red berries are perfect for the job.
You could also add any seasonal greenery to Sainsbury’s Merry Christmas bouquet, £5, which features red chrysanthemums and carnations.
A WARM GLOW: A couple of candles on the table create a warm twinkle that will make your table look extra inviting.
Poundshop.com has a pack of two Christmas glass star tealight holders for £1.
If you don’t already have spare tealights hiding at the back of a cupboard, Wilko sells a 30-pack of spiced apple-fragranced tealights for £1.55.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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MAKE bath time sparkle with the Soap Story Mermaid bath bomb, £3.79, at The Range.
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KEEP your feet warm and toasty this winter season in these Avenue grey lambskin boots.
Priced at £19.99, the footwear will be in Aldi stores today.
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GIVE your skin a shimmer with the Iconic London Illuminator, £32, at Boots.
Or head to Sainsbury’s for Boutique Illuminating drops which also give a fabulous sheen and cost £4.
SAVE: £28
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IF the festive season has you feeling fraught, try some calming colouring.
Poundshop.com has adult colouring books for £1 – and they also make great stocking fillers.
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STOCK up on soft drinks for Christmas at Morrisons.
The store is offering a 24-pack of Coke or Coke Zero for £6.99, down from £8.
SAVE: £1.01
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