Gnome for the Holidays
Appetizer plates, each adorned with cute woodland gnomes add a dash of whimsy to a party. The 12 Gnomes of Christmas stoneware plates measure 8 inches in diameter and are dishwasher and microwave safe.
$129 for 12 at Pottery Barn, 4750 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 301-654-1598; potterybarn.com
Sweet Style
You can’t have too much color or sparkle during the holidays. These cheerful hand-beaded placemats from Payton James are backed with soft velvet and come in two styles—a colorful gingerbread house or a round peppermint candy.
$42 at Anthropologie, 4801 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, 240-345-9413; anthropologie.com
Lovely Linens
Warm autumn colors make an inviting backdrop for a holiday meal or just cookies and cocoa. The Zinnia 100% cotton, block-print tablecloth from Danica Heirloom measures 60 inches by 90 inches, and the matching napkins are 18 inches by 18 inches.
$32 (four napkins) and $64 (tablecloth) at Tabletop, 6927 Laurel Ave., Takoma Park, 240-467-3982; tabletopdc.com
Table Label
Place cards help guests find their seats easily and get the party started. The Forest Shine metal pinecone name holders are shimmery seasonal accessories that can also hold holiday cards and food labels on a buffet. They come in gold and pewter colors.
$45 for four at West Elm, 951 Rose Ave. #104 (Pike & Rose), North Bethesda, 301-230-7630; westelm.com
Branch Out
Drinks adorned with these charming reindeer cocktail branches will be a hit with kids and adults. The fun holders, for garnishes such as marshmallows or olives, are 3½ inches by 6 inches and require handwashing.
$16.95 for two at Sur La Table, 11874 Grand Park Ave. (Pike & Rose), North Bethesda, 301-230-1503; surlatable.com
Light Bright
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a modern Hanukkah tablescape set that includes three deep-blue glass Venezia candleholders, two porcelain dreidel sculptures with a matte white finish, and four 12-inch white dipped taper candles.
$112.65 at Crate & Barrel, 4820 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 202-364-6100; crateandbarrel.com
Glass Act
The Festive Forest, a grouping of five blown-glass evergreen trees, is a centerpiece that can stay out through the holiday season and into winter. Handmade in Vermont, the clear and frosted sculptures range from 8 to 14 inches in height.
$1,050 at Simon Pearce, 7126 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, 301-263-7212; simonpearce.com
This story appears in the November/December 2024 issue of Bethesda Magazine.
