Prepare a bountiful meal for loved ones on Christmas day. CHRISTMAS CORNUCOPIA
In an oversize brass vessel, paperwhites nestled in a base of floral moss and lush Selaginella take center stage.
Mottahedeh’s Duke of Gloucester china, a perennial favorite, lays the foundation for a tableau that trades traditional holiday hues and motifs for a mix of gilded finery and radiant ripe fruits. Pair the dinnerware with a gold-rimmed plate and a crystal clear charger etched with an artful lattice border, anchoring each setting with a gilt place mat. Heirloom silver goblets and flatware top off the scene.
On sideboards and additional surfaces, fashion vignettes that bring the beauty of the tabletop full circle. A towering bouquet of white snapdragons presides over a treasured tea service and cup-and-saucer sets festooned with berries and other bounty.
Tucked into a petite vase with pepperberry clippings and fresh greenery, snow-white roses and freesias, tangerine ranunculus, and plum scabiosas reprise myriad shades showcased in the colorful tableware.
Paper crackers in coordinating metallics greet guests by name, set and ready for all to open with glee after sharing a hearty meal. JUBILANT SPREAD
Inspired by a favorite fireside treat, Hot Chocolate Cheesecake dolloped with gooey marshmallow crème satisfies a tingling sweet tooth.
Fill coupe glasses with a bubbly citrus-infused Sparkling Clementine Cocktail and offer a toast in the spirit of the season before bidding all a peaceful goodnight. Photography by William Dickey Styling by Sidney Bragiel Recipe Development and Food Styling by Melissa Gray
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