Well everybody, I think we can agree things have been. . .complicated lately. As a nation, we’re experiencing deep divisions of politics, morality, and plain ol’ common sense that we haven’t seen in a while. Often these divisions exist within our own families, which we can politely ignore for most of the year . . . until we have to pull up a chair and break bread together at the holiday table.
It’s no secret that I’m not a traditionalist. As a Texan born and raised in Austin (before it was cool or keeping anything weird) and as a gal who spent her early 20’s in Japan and her late 20’s chasing Broadway ambitions in NYC, my holiday table is a little bit King of the Hill, a little bit Ru Paul’s Drag Race. As such, my holiday guests usually reflect a spectrum of peeps from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. In the seasonal spirit of inclusion, here’s my epic guide for holiday table settings, filled with pieces that embrace my “Yep” to “YASSSS” spectrum of entertaining. Because don’t we have enough enemies without creating enemies out of ourselves? Even if your in-laws did vote for that guy . . .
1.Abbesses Dinner Plate, Dauville Bowl, both by Canvas and Thank You Plate by Bitossi
2. Larabee Dot Gold 5-Piece by Kate Spade 3. Stone Serving Board by Tom Dixon
4. Trophy Dessert Stand by Imm Living 5. Cheer Up Tray at Fish’s Eddy
6. Ripple Champagne Saucer by Ferm Living
7. Pablo Tray and Plate Set by Imm Living
8. Cheese Board and Knife Set by Two’s Company 9. Rumont Napkins, McGee & Co.
1. Hendrick Flatware Set by Dansk 2. Fuck This Shit Oven Mitt by Blue Q
3. Tumbler by Mud 4. Kenno Napkin by Sylvain Willenze, available at Hem
5. Snack Tray by Fish’s Eddy 6. Porcelain Milk Pitcher by Seletti
7. Splash Bowl by Royal Doulton 8. Good Morning Asshole Mug by Fish’s Eddy
9. Egg Plate by Seletti 10. Order’s Up Dinner Plate by Kate Spade
1. Dessau Ceramic Pitcher by Guten Co. 2. Terrazzo Serving Pieces by CB2
3. Serving and Storing Box by Sagaform 4. Eschasse Bowl by Theresa Rand
5. Wishbone Bottle Opener 6. Asante Serving Bowls at The Citizenry
7. Nueva Wine Glass at Williams-Sonoma 8. Oka Coaster Set by OYOY
1.Circular Candle Holder by Vau 2. Volvi Bowl by AYTM
3. Black Concrete Trivet by Areaware 4. Marble Platter by FS Objects
5. Wooster Serving Set by Tozai 6. Girl with Flower Crown Coasters by Laura Chemello
7. Simple Linen Napkins by Hawkins NY 8. Bottle Carafe by Norm Architects
9. Brass/Black Flatware Set by BD Edition 10. Curve Stoneware by Lind DNA
11. Avva Small Tumblers by Teroforma 12. Tank Lowball Glasses by Tom Dixon
13. Pickstich Placemat in by Chilewich 14. Crisp Matte Black Dinerware by CB2 and Esrum Dinnerware by Atelje Nord
1. Rosy Glow Flute Set by Kate Spade 2. Boule Vases by Skultuna
3. Naked Louise Vases by Hawkins New York 4. Ombre Bowls by Rina Menardi
5. Sculpt Vases by Ferm Living 6. Big Jo Ceramic Mugs by Fellow
7. Colebrook Champagne Flatware by Lenox 8. Kronos Glass Bowl by Kinto
9. New Norm Plate by Norm Architects 10. Linen Napkins by Linge Particulier