Gorgeous centerpieces don't need to be expensive or super time consuming.  When thinking of ideas for holiday centerpieces, it's pretty easy to play off of items that you probably already have within the walls of your house.  How many of you have fake fruit on some accent table around your house?  I know that I am guilty of succumbing to that easy decor accessory, but how about sprucing the fruit up a bit.  I especially love using the red, yellow and green pears for holiday centerpieces; there's just something festive about them!  Start by making a trip to your local Michael's, or any other craft store, and look in the jewel crafting aisle.  Find any little faux gems, stickers or even glitter that meets your fancy.  However, by far the easiest applicators I've found for this fun project are the adhesive jewel decals.  They're beautifully designed and are already tacky enough to stick onto any surface.  Click here to watch a simple tutorial on this method!  Grab an old, wooden bowl or silver tray and display your freshly spruced up fruit! 

The trendy yet always classic mason jars are also another wonderful multi- functional piece that can be used to create a seasonal centerpiece.  Begin by looking around your home for a candle that meets the height and width necessary to fit inside of the mason jar.  It doesn't have to be the requisite holiday colors of red or green; actually it looks pretty neat if it's patterned or multi colored.  Purchasing a small bundle of faux cranberries or a sprig of pine is all you really need to buy for this one.  Upon placing the candle inside the mason jar, sprinkle the cranberries inside the jar until it's about a quarter of the way filled.  Intertwine the sprig of pine between the berries, and finish off the piece by wrapping a piece of twine or raffia around the lip of the jar, and voila!!