Mirrors - Group mirrors of various sizes and shapes into a pattern as you would with paintings. This creates a fascinating effect in a room. For a quick, free centerpiece on the patio table, use empty glass baby food jars to hold votive candles. Decorate them with grape leaves tied with twine and group them together. Here's a list of tough customers that can survive on less light and the dry, artificial heated air of a long winter indoors.
Nothing is as comforting as green, living plants all over the house.
For a hint of spring, fasten a posy or sunflower to a napkin and tie with a pretty length of ribbon. Cinch a napkin with style by bending a silk flower's stem around it. Group forks and knives together with an elegant strip of ribbon. Invest in a set of shapely salad plates to transform ordinary dinnerware into eye-catchers. Make a charming napkin ring by making a bow with raffia and tucking in a fresh flower.