Interior designer Ken Fulk recommends mixing conventional holiday elements with decidedly unconventional ones to create a dessert buffet.

Decorate your coffee table with simple and usable decor like pretty coasters and candles. You can also grab a tray and use that to display other decor items or to have food and drink.

A buffet means you can have everything you like, though you might regret it later on. Try these tricks to help you go easy.

Darren Jett shows you how to decorate a living room without spending too much time or money. Illustration: Julia Abbonizio/Photos: Jack Belisle ...