Beautifully Frugal

Many times frugal equals simple. But it doesn’t always have to. One example of this can be our dining room table.

For instance paper napkins are obviously not a frugal choice, but sometimes cloth napkins can get pricey (especially if you are having to purchase enough for a large family and use them at every meal) So why not make some? It is a very simple project even if you have limited sewing skills. One thing I have done is to look for bed sheets at thrift stores and garage sales that are the right colors or patterns to match my dining room. I just cut them into squares ( i used a purchased cloth napkin to get the size) and then hem around the edges. Even just one sheet makes a ton of napkins.

Another frugal yet beautiful touch are pretty serving trays. I have found pretty silver look trays at the dollar store, or even garage sales and thrift stores. They may not be high quality, but they look pretty on the table. I arrange fresh fruit or vegetables on them and it makes for a beautiful breakfast or lunch table. Also look for pretty glass pitchers or bowls. You can mix and match your finds and create a gorgeous table for very little cost.