Take a good look around your house and find second uses for ordinary things – your table will have more character and you won’t spend a penny.
Canned tomatoes, imported from Italy, come in gorgeous cans. I love the label graphics and the colors are bright and striking - I use them to hold utensils for a casual buffet.
A perfectly worn chalk board, purchased at a garage sale, serves as a tray that speaks to my sense of style.
Store bought cookies look more interesting once placed in a simple jar.