NEW YORK — December is unquestionably one of the most popular months for hosting parties. From company fetes at grand, historic locations to small gatherings of friends and families in the comforts of home, holiday entertaining is big business. Along with the shopping and cooking tasks, decorating is a prime consideration. Besides the usual holiday decor, there are certain things a smart host needs to stage a winning party. Among the pieces that can tick several boxes are antique trays.
NEW YORK — Once upon a time, malls and stores decorated for Thanksgiving with elaborate animatronic displays populated by turkeys, pilgrims and food-laden cornucopias. Now, most stores move directly from Halloween to Christmas with their decorative schemes, skipping Thanksgiving entirely. But the story is different in the homes of their customers, many of whom mark Thanksgiving by welcoming friends and family for a feast. They express their thanks, in part, by decorating for the holiday, even if it’s only at the dinner table.