PUTTING together a fabulous festive spread is Christmas Day tradition.
But if you’re not careful, you can spend a small fortune on table coverings and decorations.
Here we show you how to create a wonderful look a whole lot cheaper.
BARGAIN BASICS: To start your spread, you need a good base layer. John Lewis has a lovely holly berry themed disposable tablecloth for just £5. Plus, it’s made from wood sourced from sustainable forests. Or if you’re looking for something longer-lasting, check out the PVC Xmas Owls Wipe Clean tablecloth from The Range, with prices starting from just £11.99.
SAVE MY PLACE: If you want to add a bit of glitz, Marks & Spencer has a set of four gold patterned placemats and runner, currently reduced from £30 to just £18. Made from durable material that easily wipes clean, you can use these items again and again.
SAVE: £12
LIGHT MY FIRE: Pick up a range of pillar candles for just £3 from Wilko, including a gorgeous red berries scented model. Wilko also has a discount on its large Glamour candle holder, down from £12 to £10.
SAVE: £2
SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Bring a grin to your guests’ faces with the “Make It Merry” Sleigh serve board from B&M, priced at just £8. Perfect for serving sweet treats, nibbles, cheese and biscuits — and maybe even a mince pie for the big man himself.
SAVE ON YOUR SERVIETTES: Sainsbury’s has reduced a range of its napkins by 25 per cent. I love the Christmas Joy candy canes (20 pack), down from £2 to £1.50.
SAVE: 50p
PLATE UP: Delight little ones on December 25 with the 12-piece porcelain Winnie the Pooh Christmas dinner set from Asda, featuring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. It comprises four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls, and is reduced from £30 to £25.
SAVE: £5
- All prices correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
BAG a bargain with this Spirit Riding Free Barn play set reduced from £54.99 to £32.99 at bargainmax.co.uk.
SAVE: £22
Cheap treat
MAKE yourself a winter treat with this classic S’mores kit with Nutella, just £3 now from B&M.
Treat yourself
BRING some colour into your home this Christmas with blooms from Flying Flowers, and get 25 per cent off when you place your order via vouchercodes.co.uk/flyingflowers.co.uk. Deal runs until December 31.
Top swap
ENJOY the Tabitha Simmons snake-effect leather ankle boots from The Outnet, now £285. Or save with this pair from Joe Browns for £55.
SAVE: £230
Leah’s little helper
CALLING all designated drivers. Get a free second drink when you buy selected Coca-Cola products in the pub as part of the Hero The Driver initiative, fronted by TV’s Spencer Matthews, who is teetotal.
Shop & save
TESCO Clubcard holders can get “any 3 for £5” on mix- and-match bottles, including Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime Cider, Birra Moretti and Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
SAVE: Up to £1.60 on three
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THERE is a sale on at innotek.co.uk until Monday. Get up to 35 per cent off kitchen items, including a pressure cooker down from £99.99 to £64.99.
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