Fill mini bowls with mixed nuts and chocolate-covered cherries. Arrange them on the board. This helps to lay out the remaining ingredients around them.

Place the larger items along the edges of the board with the gingerbread cookies and peppermint bark on opposite sides.

Slice the pears and place on opposite corners. Slice the persimmons and place in an S-curve around a ramekin. Repeat this pattern with the holiday covered pretzels and dried apricots to create a sense of movement that's pleasing to the eye.

Fill in the holes with bite-sized items such as the chocolate truffles and blackberries. If there are any gaps, you can fill with nuts or add a few rosemary sprigs for a pop of color.

Place appetizer plates, serving spoons, and take-home bags on the side (the latter for your guests to fill up with their favorites).