What's on your table this holiday season? No, I'm not talking about turkey or ham. I'm talking about what's
under the meat and veggies.
How about serving it on the cheap with some great serving platters for under $100?
Make your table sleek and modern with these contemporary serving pieces.
Check out these modern designs from left to right, clockwise: Trees and all things faux bois are super trendy right now and even Lenox is jumping on board with this
Lenox Park City Square Tray, $59.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond; The simple and inexpensive
BÄRBAR Tray would look great paired with white dishes, $5.99, IKEA; Cheese and crackers never looked so sleek on this
Neo Serving Tray, $39.95 from cb2; Leave it to West Elm to make
Hammered Entertaining Serverware look modern, $5 to $99; Finally, this ultramodern
Cubist Platter puts your hors d'oevres on a small pedestal, $38, Chiasso.
Traditional serving platters to complement your old world or country table settings.
These traditional designs will complement your turkey and potatoes just right.
From left to right, clockwise: This beautiful, shiny
Copper-plated Steel Serving Tray will make your table shimmer, $89.50, Overstock; I love the leaf pattern on this
Square Leaf Serving Platter, $59 at Pottery Barn; Get a French bistro feel with this
Chez Pastis Tray -- perfect for bread, cheese paired with some delicious wine, $45 at Ballard Designs; For something more colorful and worldly, try this
Painted Glass Peacock Platter, $26.95, Pier 1 Imports; and lastly the very traditional simple and understated
Cover Platter, $24.95, Crate & Barrel.
Holiday-themed serving pieces are a great way to be festive without feeling over-the-top.
From left to right, clockwise: For a very traditional and country feel,
His Majesty Turkey Platter is on sale for $89.99 at JCPenney; Completely opposite is this cute little modern design:
Waechtersbach Holiday Emma Oval Platter, Cherry with White Moose, $40, Amazon; A more understated turkey platter than the first one is this
Martha Stewart Forest Grove Turkey Platter, $29, Macy's; For more holiday cheer, try a
Red Snowflake Tray Set of 2, $19.99 at Target.