Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network November 2015 | Page 66

Tips to create a
Stress-free
Christmas
Dessert table
from Allison
of Wild Rose
Sweets &
Styling

One sure way to wow your guests on
Christmas Day is to set up a dessert
table full of sweet temptations.
Although it may seem like a huge
undertaking it need not be a cause for
stress! We have some pointers that
will help you create your table with
ease and will allow you to relax
alongside your family and guests.
Choose your colours…
The easiest and usually most fun way
to start your dessert table planning is
to choose a colour palette.
Have a look at your current
Christmas decorations, the colours in
the environment where the table is
going to be placed and the colours
that you are naturally drawn to and
start your search from there.
Your palette choice can also help
dictate your style of table.
For example, a sophisticated palette
of gold, white and ivory would lend
itself to a formal look while a fun
modern palette of pink, teal and silver
might lend itself to a more relaxed
table. Just remember to make sure
that you choose a palette that you love
and that you remain consistent across
the table.

Create Symmetry…
A quick scroll through Pinterest will illustrate that dessert table design can be either
symmetrical or asymmetrical. If you are new to styling then work on a symmetrical
design as it is easier to find balance with this method. Choose a focal point for the
centre of the table and then create balance with matching tableware on either side.
The focal point could be a beautiful cake, a tempting cheesecake, some beautiful
fresh flowers or a plate of fresh fruit. Whatever you choose just remember to keep it
centred and as the highest point of the table.
Keep it simple…
The day before Christmas is not the day to be trying new recipes – Murphy’s Law says
that something will go wrong! Choose recip