 A West Elm workshop showed participants how to create the perfect table display to take any Thanksgiving spread from simply food to a feast for the eyes. There are a few key elements to setting an exceptional table. I think candles are super important. I think having just like any sort of glow to the table really makes the atmosphere warm and cozy and welcoming. When decorating, it's necessary to consider the size of the table. If there is a longer table with six people, it is nice to have varying heights, so I think playing with heights and textures is really important. Don't be afraid to combine themes. I like a mix. I never like to stick with just rustic, just modern. I like to mix the rustic wood with some modern mercury glass. In lieu of place cards, try writing personalized messages to each guest on their plate. And no tablescape is finished without the centerpiece. When you're doing a centerpiece, you want to think about the fact that everyone's going to be viewing it from all directions. So you kind of want to create the structure of the arrangement to like the shape of it. Add foliage and berries to give the arrangement texture. You're just fiddling with it, trying to get everything to look the way you want. Lastly, choose an attention-grabbing flower. And with these, you want to really cut them on an angle because then they'll soak up more water and last longer. Place that focal flower in the perfect spot to complete the center masterpiece. Putting those extra special touches into those centerpieces and table displays is the perfect way to show your guests just how thankful you are for them this holiday season. In Boston, I'm Molly Cohen.