Set a Sweet and Sophisticated Holiday Table with Hester & Cook

Text by Holly Seng

If you’ve perused this year’s Christmas/Winter special double issue, then you’re familiar with the company Hester & Cook’s stylish tabletop accoutrements. From plaid patterns layered with woodland-themed accents to a more modern marbled aesthetic, their upscale paper products make entertaining a breeze no matter your style choice. Cofounder Angie Hester Cook shares her holiday tablescape that offers an elevated take on showcasing the season’s sweetest treat.

As friends and family make their way to the table, ruby-hued goblets and ceramic candlesticks secure the setting’s delightful red-and-white scheme. White tapers cast an elegant glow while oversize candy canes and peppermint sticks nestled in candleholders add unexpected whimsy.

Pair vintage china with Hester & Cook’s Die-Cut Peppermint Placemat and Candy Cane Table Accent—even consider writing guests’ names for a personalized place setting. Fill teacups with peppermint twists as a colorful accent that appeals both to the eyes and taste buds.

Whether used as a runner along the length of a table or tied in bows to draw the eye to this stunning silver candelabra, ribbon is a festive way to incorporate a textural layer. Lend height to the arrangement—and keep the sweets within easy reach—with the help of Champagne flutes, cake stands, and stacked soup cups and saucers.

Even the corners of the table offer a decorating opportunity that shouldn’t go unused. This Die-Cut Candy Cane Placemat fits perfectly between these two settings.

An ivy wreath tops a vintage silver wine bucket for a centerpiece that imparts a natural touch to the surrounding scene.

For more tabletop inspiration, visit hesterandcook.com.