We are nearing the Holiday season and preparing for a lot of entertaining.  I love having family and friends over and I love to have a pretty table.  Now it doesn't have to be fancy or elegant, just something that is pretty and shows my guests and family that I enjoy having them.

We all know that some pretty dishes and glassware is essential, but there are a few other things that you really need to have in your stash so you can set a pretty and interesting tables for almost any occassion.

 We use our breakfast table every day for all our meals and it is where most of our company gathers too.  I try to change things up often and have a few basics that I use over and over.  Here are a few ideas for you to use to create your own table settings whether it is for everyday or for company.
#1 Table Runner & Tablecloths
I rarely use a tablecloth, I much prefer to use a runner and my favorite ones are a woven grass type mat.  I love this, it can be dressed up or down.  Here you can see how I set a table with simple gold and white.  Even though the runner and napkins are more casual, the glasses and and glitter balls give the table a more upscale look.

Swap out the accessories and flowers and you have a totally different look.  The runner keeps the table setting from feeling too formal.  Take note of the hurricanes too.  You can find these everywhere - add a Dollar Store candle and coffee beans and you have instant chic....