Tablescapes: How to Decorate Your Holiday Table for Free! by Cheryl Leahy

When it comes to the holidays, my budget is already spent on gifts. Decorations are an afterthought money-wise, so I try to use materials that I already have or can acquire at little cost. I was recently up in Michigan at my family's cabin and spied the perfect materials for my holiday table. 

• I grabbed a hollowed out birch bark stump for the centerpiece 
• My dad helped me trim the white pine branches
• I placed this on my table with candles for a woodland décor 

Instant holiday chic without spending a dime! Bring the outdoors in this season, and spend the money on your loved ones!