Christmas table decor to set out before the guests arrive
A holiday table runs out of room long before it runs out of food.
A holiday table runs out of room long before it runs out of food.
Go up with a tiered tray, give the cheese its own board, keep the vegetables hot away from the stove, add height and light down the middle, and finish with hot chocolate.
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Christmas table decor pick no. 01
A three tier porcelain serving tray
Three levels in the footprint of one plate. Cookies, sweets or appetizers go up instead of out.
Good to know3 tiers · 12 in · porcelain
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A charcuterie board with its own knives
A board that arrives with the knives and tools, so the cheese is never cut with a butter knife.
Good to knowBamboo · accessories included
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A two tier food steamer
The stove is full on the day. A counter steamer keeps the vegetables hot on its own.
Good to know2 stackable baskets
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Gold candlestick holders for the middle of the table
Height and candlelight down the centre make the table look finished.
Good to knowGold · antique finish
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A milk frother for a hot chocolate station
Frothed milk turns a mug of hot chocolate into dessert. It takes seconds.
Good to knowHandheld · electric
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