How to Throw a Last-Minute Kentucky Derby Party That Wows

Create layers by mixing and matching what you already have (think plates of different sizes, placemats, table runners, etc.) to create an expensive look from inexpensive elements. "For a girl on a budget, layers add a ton of richness to your table, and it doesn't always cost a lot to do that if you have all the elements already in your home," Haylie shared. Case in point: the green placemats in the tablescape were from Christmas.