During the holidays, we tend to gather around the table when visiting family and friends. Too often, though, decor is relegated to hanging on the walls. From formal meals at antique dinner tables to dessert options displayed on distressed side tables, the options provided by wooden benches, boards and bars are many and give you unlimited opportunities to wow your guests.

We visited MAK & CO., in Andover to find ways to combine holiday sweets with decor and create unique focal points for gatherings. The styles shown here aren’t just for winter — you can use similar combinations yearlong. Just don’t eat the ornaments by mistake!

Style Editor:
Lysa Pelletier
Anchor Artists

Photography:
Matthew Guillory Photography
Boston, Mass.

Shot on location:
MAK & CO.
Andover, Mass.
(978) 475-5511
MakAndCoAndover.com

Accessories:
Acorn Design Center
Andover, Mass.
(978) 273-9717
AcornDesignCenter.com

Pastries and Desserts:
Butcher Boy Market
North Andover, Mass.
(978) 688-1511
ButcherBoyMarket.com

The Candy Dish
(978) 994-5275
TheCandyDishCo.com

Purple Carrot Bread Company
Lowell, Mass. 
(978) 455-4188
purplecarrotbreadco.com