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About Tatanisha W

Tatanisha plays a Super-Fun Mom to three active & handsome boys. A Foodie at heart and Wife to an awesome Chef.
You can find her designing new and frugal ideas at Table Decor Ideas.

Candied rim glasses make a great addition to Valentine's Day parties and are quick and easy to make. Here's how to make a candied rim glass with just a few supplies.

How to Make A Candied Rim Glass

January 8, 2018 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Candied rim glasses are a frugal and easy way to take your Valentine’s decor to the next level. Here’s how to make a candied rim glass. Candied rim glasses are a fun and budget-friendly addition to Valentine’s parties for kids or adults. Despite how fancy they look, they only take a few minutes to make.Read More

Frugal St Patrick’s Day Table Decor Ideas

March 1, 2017 by Tatanisha W 21 Comments

It’s March! I hope that means we’re just that closer to Spring… than Summer. Living in the Michigan area, you can imagine my thrill of winter so far with snow storm after snow storm. Honestly, I could skip Spring and head right to summer. But.. before we do that, let’s talk about how you’re goingRead More

Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape! You can create this amazing setting yourself with our decorative tips and inspiration.

Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape

October 17, 2016 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Planning a Halloween party or looking for a fun way to decorate your home for Halloween? Check out this Orange and Black Skeleton Halloween Tablescape idea for inspiration and tips. Seriously? How did we get to October already! I love this time of year; it’s all about boots, sweaters, and football! I’m not a hugeRead More

Pastel Easter Tablescape- Pastel dinnerware and spring knick-knacks create this festive table design. It's such a fun way to decorate for your Easter meal!

Pastel Easter Tablescape

March 21, 2016 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

I am loving all things spring right now. Maybe it’s because I’m ready for winter to be OVER with and the first pop of green grass! If you’re planning on having Easter dinner at your house this year, or just looking for a few budget-friendly Easter decor ideas, then I have you covered. Pastel colorsRead More

Here's an easy and budget-friendly Valentine's Day party idea for the classroom or kid-friendly party!

Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids

February 6, 2016 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Here’s an easy and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day party idea for kids! Regardless if you are hosting a party in your child’s classroom or your home, this Valentine’s Day Party Idea for Kids is also budget-friendly and easy to do! So keep reading for tips on how to make this together (psst, it involved a trip toRead More

Easy Holiday or New Years Party Idea using Plaid Products from Target: Plaid Tablescape Idea

Plaid Tablescape {Budget-Friendly Holiday Tablescape}

December 19, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Easy Holiday or New Years Party Idea using Plaid Products from Target: Plaid Tablescape Idea Plaid Tablescape Idea {Budget-Friendly Holiday Tablescape} It’s hard to believe that I was just talking about decorating for Fall with my cute white owl plates. And now, it’s time to wrap up the year. With Christmas only a few weeksRead More

Setting your table for Christmas doesn't have to break the bank. Read my tips on how to pull of a Stylish Green, Red and White Christmas Table Setting. Pin it for later!

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank

December 12, 2015 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Stylish Christmas Table Setting That Doesn’t Break The Bank Katie recently shared some ideas on how to spruce up your Holiday table with a few simple tips. A few things she mentioned about Holiday Table decor settings were: Add some light Use an Interesting Centerpiece Choose a warm color palette Add fresh elements So I decidedRead More

Winter Wonderland Tablescape Idea & DIY White Christmas Cones- Turn your holiday table into a winter wonderland with this beautiful tablescape idea.

Winter Wonderland Tablescape Idea and DIY White Christmas Cones

November 24, 2015 by Tatanisha W 3 Comments

Oh, it’s that time of year again. Time for the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons! One of my many reasons includes decorating my house in all things Christmas. Each year I work on coming up with a different way to decorate our house, includingRead More

Owl Themed Halloween Tablescape- Here's a Halloween tablescape that is fun and classy. Your guests will be blown away by the festive details and owl charm.

Owl Themed Halloween Tablescape

October 9, 2015 by Tatanisha W 4 Comments

I have a serious infatuation with owls. I don’t think it’s at the point where I need to check into rehab, but it’s getting there. So, I was doing some serious window shopping at Home Goods when I saw them: beautiful, ceramic plates with a black owl. As soon as I saw them, I knew they were mine.Read More

Fall Owl Table Decor Idea

Owl Themed Fall Tablescape

August 15, 2015 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Owl Themed Fall Tablescape It’s almost that time of year again and here are a few of my favorite things about fall: The leaves change colors The crunching of the leaves when you walk Football season You can wear boots and sweaters The kids go back to school I also love the cooler weather, althoughRead More

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls' Lunch Tablescape

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls’ Lunch Tablescape Idea

July 3, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses and Girls’ Lunch Tablescape Idea I love to entertain my girlfriends! Getting together to gab about what’s going on in our lives, the latest gossip, their new love interest, and more always produces a good time. And of course, we have food. There is always food. And wine. Yes let’s not forget the wine.Read More

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea

May 6, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

BBQ For Two: Frugal Summer Table Decor Idea Oh, it’s almost summer time. With summer comes sandals, warm weather, late nights out under the stars, and cookouts. And yes, the food is always on fire during the summer (pun intended). I’m a huge fan of grilling as much as possible during our short summer months.Read More

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget

March 8, 2015 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

How to Redo Your Dining Room on a Budget You know the saying, “new year, new me?” And each year everyone talks about the changes they are going to make and how they are going to be different. I don’t like making resolutions, because I will never keep them. NEVER. However, I do like toRead More

Here's a simple and frugal way to decorate your table for Valentine's Day - Valentine's Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two

January 24, 2015 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

  Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and I haven’t thought about what I want…. yet. Yes, let’s admit it. Valentine’s Day is all about the ladies (sorry Guys!). Whether it’s a diamond necklace, a new bracelet, flowers, sexy products from Victoria Secrets, or her favorite perfume,Read More

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Last Minute Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas and Tips

November 8, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

I can’t believe that it’s already November.  It seems like I was just planning my Thanksgiving menu for last year. And now, I’m already trying to think of new recipes to try for this year. One thing that I’m known for is being a procrastinator. I always wait till the last minute to pull off table settings,Read More

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6 Beautiful Fall Wedding Table Decor Ideas

September 30, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Fall is here and it’s a beautiful time to have a wedding! Not only do you have the advantage of having good weather, you can incorporate the beautiful colors of the changing of the leaves into your decor. Fall weddings embrace vibrant strong colors in only imaginable warm accents of various hues. You can beRead More

Fall Table Decor Idea

Fall Table Decor Ideas

August 22, 2014 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Oh, one of my favorite season’s is just around the corner. FALL! I love the weather that allows you to throw on a sweatshirt, jeans and boots. Hot cider with warm delicious donuts. The crunchy leaves. Bonfires. A trip to the Cider Mill for wine tasting and fun family activities. Chili. Oh, how I love ChiliRead More

Using wrapping paper to cover tables - Wrapping paper not just for wrapping gifts

Using Wrapping Paper to Cover Tables – Frugal Table Decor Ideas

August 8, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Before I started getting into DIY ideas and Table Decor Ideas I used wrapping paper to wrap gifts. That was it. A few years ago when I was putting together a table decor idea, I was looking for a specific table runner pattern. I couldn’t find it, but happened to stumble across wrapping paper that matched theRead More

How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases - Create a new look for your old vases by using wrapping paper to decorate them. A quick and easy DIY tutorial.

How to Use Wrapping Paper to Decorate Vases

August 2, 2014 by Tatanisha W Leave a Comment

Have you ever stopped to think about the many uses of wrapping paper? Or, do you just throw away your wrapping paper after opening up the present? Well, today you’re going to learn how to to reuse and recycle your wrapping paper into a decorating idea for your home. Here at Premeditated Leftovers, we’re all aboutRead More

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas

June 12, 2014 by Tatanisha W 1 Comment

Elegant Patriotic Table Decor Ideas Ah, summer. It’s here! Can you hear my excitement 😉 ? With summer comes all of the back yard fun and BBQ parties. When we decided to fix up our back yard and add furniture, we had that one purpose in mind: Create & build furniture for entertainment purposes. LastRead More

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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