Luxe Decor: Holiday Hacks on a Budget

“Holiday entertaining can be fabulous, glamorous and budget perfect!” Samantha Goldberg, Luxe Event Designer and former E/Style Star

Samantha Goldberg and her holiday glam decor to delight the guests

Are you getting ready for the Holiday Season, but don’t want to do the same old decor? Are you searching for new ideas to dazzle and delight your family and guests but still within a budget? After all you want have more to spend on those special gifts and entertainment surprises.

Your search is over for the most glam and fab ideas from top celebrity event planner and former E/Style Star, Samantha Goldberg. While her signature style is high end, she has an innate ability to work within any budget. As a major brand spokesperson and lifestyle expert, she has infused her great taste into every signature event as the ‘Fabulously” famous Party Planner to the stars.”

Here are a few insider secrets to creating a star studded look, with the best of holiday tips on a budget.

For a traditional look with a rectangular table approach, which can be formal or informal, try layering the center of the table and use natural elements paired with candles

The Holiday Table & Décor — “I love the craft stores and dollar stores,” says Samantha. “To add finesse to chairs, they have amazing red/white and gold giant bows at $1 each to give each chair a special touch… $30-$40 in total and NO LABOR — you can’t beat that! Want more bling? Use that handy spray can and glitter it up!” laughs Goldberg

1.You’re always going to make a hit when you use natural elements, like pine cones (you can find them outside or at a local craft store). Layer a circle base, tying each pine cone together with string to keep in place and building a mini Christmas tree. The top pinecone can be sprayed in silver or gold as the tree topper. One can of spray paint generally runs around $3–5 each. This look is easy to make and quick. You can also glue cranberries around each layer for a more tree-like festive look. Be creative. You might even consider spraying the glued in place cranberries gold, silver and the newest trend color, rose, for a more polished look.

2. Unique Charger plates are always in style, but try something new this year and purchase a small pack of round plastic plates with a decorative boarder and spray them red, gold or silver. (to name a few colors) and layer the plates underneath your place settings. This will definitely add a more exotic and festive feel to the décor of your choice. One spray can, should suffice, for showing off the outer edges of the plastic plate. The pack of plates can range from $5-$10 each. for 12–16 plates.

What can be more dazzling than a sparkling elixir with edible glitter-topped goblets?

3. To add more sparkles and delight to your traditional glass goblets, you can try a simple mixture of glitter of your choice around the rims of the glasses. Did you know there is gold and silver EDIBLE GLITTER? Now this is a fun and festive way to dazzle your guest and add a bit of sparkles to excite not only the eyes but the palate! This adds an extra treat without an extra expense, for those using the glasses. In addition, they shine nicely off of the candles and the water, adding a wonderful glow. Cost for edible glitter $5.99–7.99. (Also think about using edible glitter for Holiday Cocktails.)

4. Last year’s White House Christmas Decor set the scene for a white Christmas theme. Following in Melania’s footsteps, as she dazzled us while unveiling the heavenly look, this year, it’s not just about the monochromatic feel it’s also all white! And, who doesn’t want to make it a White Christmas — indoors, without the cold? This is the easiest of combinations: white plates, snow from a can (2.99 each,) pine cones and hurricanes with white or silver candles. Take the snow and “spritz” down the center of the table. With the illumination from the candles, this sets the scene for a beautiful Holiday night with your nearest and dearest….

Holiday wreath that welcomes guests and ignites a sense of wonder

(About Samantha Goldberg . . . As a celebrity host, major brand spokesperson and lifestyle expert, Samantha completed a 10- season run with E/Style Network’s hit series “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” which aired in over 130+ countries and is regularly featured as an expert analyst and trend setter on various national news programs including “Good Morning America,” CNBC’s “On the Money,” WPIX, “Fox and Friends, “The Today Show,” “GMA Now,” WGN, WLS, CW, CBS, NBC5, FOX Chicago, B-96 Radio, “Good Morning NY,” NJ12 (WWOR’s 18 Affiliates,) “Entertainment Tonight,” ABC News, NBC News, EBRU TV, Satellite TV, Better Homes & Gardens Television, “Entertainment Tonight,” and much more.)

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