Ornaments can get expensive so I buy plain ones and fancy them up with gold leaf. An easy craft that packs a punch.

Homemade pasta that requires no pasta rolling machine tossed in a simple arugula and walnut pesto

Take your gifts a step further by making your own wrapping paper. It all starts with brown craft/shipping paper and the possibilities are endless. 

Line your Thanksgiving or Holiday table with butcher paper topped with greenery, candles and fresh fruit for a gorgeous rustic tablescape.