Nov 25 2008
Thanksgiving Buffet Pre Set-Up – Help Wanted
So, today I did my practice set-up for the big Thanksgiving dinner this week. I am so excited!
However, there are still a few “kinks” to work out, which is why I’m asking for your help.
The main Issue is the sled I am using to elevate the desserts.
1. I need a box behind it to extend the space behind the sled – how should I make this “disappear”?
2. What can I put underneath the sled so it doesn’t look so empty?
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
…like another color I could paint my dining room walls 
I’d go with a white snowy tablecloth, you could bunch it under the sled and over the box, make it look like snow.
you can put a small centerpiece of pine cones, garland of pine leaves with hollies and/or small twigs bunched up under the sled to make it look more festive. that should also make the box disappear.
do you have a green-colored napkin or cloth? you can simply drape that over the box, as well, and add some more garland to have the look of continuity with the sled.
you could probably add a candelabra (not too big)- with lit candles, of course – on one side of the table. perhaps, behind the salad bowl?
hope that helps.