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Day 15 – Set your table

October 15, 2011

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This post is part of a 31 day series – “31 days to decorate your home on a budget.”  You can read all the posts in this series here.

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I love decorating my table!  Some simple placemats and a centerpiece add so much to the room.

A lot of my placemats come from Kohl’s, for a couple reasons – they have a large, ever-changing selection of placemats, they put them on deep clearance after the season (sometimes as low as $1 each), and I always have coupons for Kohl’s! Smile

Here is my table set for fall right now.  (Placemats/napkins from Kohl’s, I made the pumpkin topiary last year.)

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Here are some spring placemats (can’t remember where these came from?)

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I use these placemats during spring/summer (placemats/napkins from Kohl’s, flower bunch from Dollar Tree)

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Summer/4th of July table (placemats/napkins from Kohl’s)  The napkins have  a star sewed on them.

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And I can display them with the star showing…

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Or hidden if I wanted to use the napkins with non-patriotic placemats.

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(the centerpiece was clearance at Joann’s, I think?)

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Told you I use these candlesticks everywhere! Smile  Love using them as a centerpiece.  (Placemats/napkins from Kohl’s again!)

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These placemats are reversible so you can get double use out of them. (Placemats from Ross)

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Floral side…

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Striped side…

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I bought these this past summer and I really like them!  (from Kohl’s, of course!) 

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The napkins were a thrift store find – 50¢ each.

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The only thing from Pottery Barn that I own – a set of 4 napkins from the Pottery Barn outlet. 

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I usually pair them up with these solid placemats. 

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You can even use a grouping of items as a centerpiece.

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Most of these sets I have had for a few years.  I don’t buy them all at once.  Maybe 1 or 2 sets a year so my stash has grown over the years. 

I just shop my house or my décor stash for centerpieces.  Most of these pieces, I use in different areas of the house throughout the year. 

You can find placemats on clearance at department stores, at yard sales, at thrift stores, or even make your own.  I have gotten several sets of napkins for 50¢ each at Value Village recently.

I love changing my table décor throughout the year – how about you?

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Comments

  1. Leah says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Love your table decor! I love changing my table too. Sometimes when people give me leftover fabric I try to visualize it as a tablecloth….just made one a few weeks ago for fall and I love it.

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    • Christina says

      October 17, 2011 at 3:20 PM

      I am wanting to make a table runner! 🙂 I actually already have the material, just need to carve out some time and clean off my sewing table and do it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jenni says

    October 16, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Great post! I’ve been wanting to make some seasonal place mats but haven’t yet. You’ve inspired me to make some time to do it! 🙂

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    • Christina says

      October 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

      I have never made placemats but that is on my to-do list too! 🙂 You will have to let me know if you do and I will check them out. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brandy says

    October 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Great ideas! Also love all the ideas on frames and wreaths!

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    • Christina says

      October 17, 2011 at 3:10 PM

      Thanks, Brandy!

      Reply
  4. Amy Blackburn says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I sadly don’t have a table decor – might be because I don’t have a table! I like your many selections. Do you only buy four placemats and napkins or do you tend to buy more than that??

    I am not so good at decorating – I love seeing all that you do. I like the minimalistic look – simple, clean lines, etc.

    Keep on posting!!!

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    • Christina says

      October 17, 2011 at 3:10 PM

      Amy,

      I used to have a small table that I only set with 2 place-settings so I would only buy 2 placemats. (So if you ever get a table for 2, let me know and I will send you my sets of 2 placemats. I have some really pretty ones but can’t find matches now. 🙁 Although I might just use them to make pillows too. )

      But yes, I only buy 4 napkins or placemats. Unless I know I might use them in my dining room as well (which seats 6). I think I might have one set of 8 for Christmas, if I wanted to make my table as large as possible to set it for 8. We typically don’t eat ON the placemats so they stay almost-brand new looking.

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  5. Renee @ Living, Laughing, & Loving says

    October 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I don’t ever set the table with placemats or cloth napkins but I love the look so maybe I’ll give it a try!

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    • Christina says

      October 19, 2011 at 11:36 PM

      It can be fun! 🙂 maybe find some fun ones that could be functional with kids too – your Goodwill might have some good ones! 🙂

      Reply

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