Martha Stewart we are not. And we’ve never owned a glue gun. So we love easy, simple, elegant holiday decorating ideas. Here are six ideas using items from home, the grocery stores, or the local dollar store.  And all can be created in under 10 minutes.

Candy Canes. Use Candy Canes, a Doily and Ornaments to create an inexpensive centerpiece for your holiday table.  This beautiful center piece and the photo is courtesy of Ellen Easton.

Tea Light, cranberries, orange slices and rosemary. Credit: Pinterest, jeanmroman.com

Cranberries and Flowers. Credit:  Pinterest, oceanfrontshack.com

Wine glasses as candles. Love the idea of using wine glasses upside down and setting a candle on the base.  Add a fake rose from the dollar store, and viola! Credit:  Pinterest

Magical string lights.  For just $9.99 you can get these cordless lights that operate on AAA batteries and come with a timer too from Brookstone. Create some magic.

Easy Peasy Name Place Settings. Three candy canes, tied to together, and just add the nametag. So cute, so easy. Credit:  Lifestyle Sspace