Bringing art to your table

We are proud to say that since the beginning through today's modern climate of computer generated art, Hester & Cook has remained true to our focus of bringing one-of-a-kind works of fine art to your table. Nearly all of the tabletop and stationery products feature the hand-rendered work of a myriad of talented digital and fine artists. We remain committed to this standard and believe it's the difference you will see in our products and feel in the love and detail that was shown to each and very item from our team –– just for you!

  • An elegant table setting featuring the Die-cut Red Heart Placemat and Heart Table Card.

    Paper Placemats

  • Blue Painted Check Runner under a romantic table setting for three.

    Paper Table Runners

  • Paper Tableware

  • Paper Napkins

Ring in the new year...

One celebration at a time!

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Current Stories

We have grouped our tabletop items together to tell a story and to make it easy for you to pick the theme of your next table setting.  Each of our stories will be anchored by our core Hester & Cook paper table goods including Placemats, Table Runners and their corresponding Table Accents, Place Cards and Paper Napkins. We then have added some of our favorite items to help fill out your table and complete the look of your party.  We have everything you will need from linen napkins to birthday candles! 

We have taken the guesswork out of setting the table!

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  • A Die-cut Pink Bow Placemat under a soft place setting, from above.

    Pink Bow Story

    It's time to think pink! The Pink Bow Story makes a subtle and sweet table with its delicate ribbons and feminine hue, but also pairs perfectly with many other stories if you’d like a bolder statement for your celebrations (hello, peonies!). We love the whimsy of trailing ribbons and playful pattern and are so excited to see how you style this versatile story.
  • A colorful table setting featuring the Die-cut Birthday Cake Placemat overlapping the Sorbet Painted Stripe Placemat, colorful dinnerware and Classic Gold Banner Table Accent on the Marigold Classic Stripe Runner.

    Birthday Story

    Happy birthday to you! The Birthday Story is sure to make all of your wishes come true. With a soft sorbet palette, this season-less story can be cute and casual or sweet and sophisticated depending on your style of celebration.
  • A colorful table setting with the Dinner Party Runner underneath.

    Dinner Party Story

    Full of hand-drawn charm inspired by drawing on the paper tablecloths at restaurants, the Dinner Party Story is a celebration of the art of gathering, an eclectic mix of classic motifs and a modern drawing style. In bold black-and-white, these pieces invite plenty of play, whether that’s through an infinite number of styling options to perfectly fit your mood, or a totally custom look through coloring these fanciful pieces. Cheers!

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Cheers Runner

Raise a glass; the Cheers Runner is always ready to celebrate! Featuring shiny metallic gold ink and a cascade of stars, this message of good tidings can be viewed from either side making it the perfect addition to any bar or buffet.

Elegant table setting with gold and white decor, including plates, glasses, and a bottle.
Die-cut Gold French Frame Placemat
$32.95
$32.95
Champagne Coupe Place Card
$12.00
$12.00
Cheers Runner
$32.95
$32.95
Dolce Vita Pewter Oro 5-Piece Place Setting
$240.00
$240.00
Napkin Ring with Place Card Holder
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$18.00 USD
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Fluted Textured Coupe, Set of 4
$59.00
$59.00
A gold scalloped-edge paper placemat with an intricate, symmetrical shape.
Die-cut Gold French Frame Placemat
$32.95
$32.95
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A die-cut, freestanding coupe-style glass full of gold champagne, with an accented gold foil rim around the edge of the glass.
Champagne Coupe Place Card
$12.00
$12.00
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Roll of white paper with gold stars and &
Cheers Runner
$32.95
$32.95
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A set of Mepra Dolce Vita Pewter Oro 5-Piece Place Setting flatware, including two forks, a knife, and two spoons, neatly arranged on a marble surface.
Dolce Vita Pewter Oro 5-Piece Place Setting
$240.00
$240.00
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Three vintage-style Napkin Rings with Place Card Holders (Black, Brass and Silver) in a row, all three with different place cards and two holding folded cloth napkins.
Napkin Ring with Place Card Holder
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$18.00 USD
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Champagne being poured into a tiered set of Fluted Textured Coupes.
Fluted Textured Coupe, Set of 4
$59.00
$59.00
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Cheers to 20 Years!

We exist to serve by elevating experiences that create meaningful connection.

Hester & Cook started in the home basement of husband and wife team Robbie and Angie Hester Cook.  What began as Robbie’s inspired idea of crafting a vintage door knob into a bottle stopper soon became the company’s first product, Knobstoppers.  From there the company rapidly grew- offering everything from hand-crafted chandeliers to #2 pencils.  Today we are best known for our paper tabletop products designed to help elevate dining experiences.

About Hester & Cook

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Nashville Scene
Cottage Journal
Nashville Guru
Southern Living
Style Blueprint

Customer Love

You're a Star Goldfinch Card by Vicki Sawyer featuring a Goldfinch wearing a bright pink flower hat with gold foiled text that reads "You're a Star".

You're a Star Goldfinch Card

Customer Love

This card is awesome! Vicki Sawyer is an unparalleled artist! Her whimsical bird and animal renditions are my favorite. Her cards are my go to for any occasion!

Karen Y.
Mini boxwood wreath laying on a lemon shaped plate with a lemon printed placemat below.

Preserved Boxwood Candle Rings

Customer Love

The quality is excellent!

Elizabeth P.
Vintage Silver-Plate Butler's Tray

Vintage Silver-Plate Butler's Tray

Customer Love

Whomever is in charge of polishing this silver before it is shipped deserves serious praise.

It is indeed vintage and "Sourced from all over the United States with assorted patterns..."

I had to take the time to really acknowledge such an eye for detail and thank you for that.

Dawn S.
A group of Woodland Animal Jugs by Quail, a popular British brand, displayed on top of a table.

Woodland Animal Ceramics

Customer Love

I bought the Goat pitcher and pencil holder to use on the breakfast table for milk and sugar/sweetner packages. They make me smile and start my day out happy! Beautifully made and painted, they are sure to be someday heirlooms.
LOVE THEM!!!!

Joan L.

Our Stores

Come visit us at any of our four Nashville area stores to experience our products in person!

  • The storefront of Hester & Cook located in Franklin, Tennessee.

    Franklin

    340A Main St. Franklin, TN

    615-205-2600 ext. 1

    Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 6PM

    Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

    Directions
  • Carnival by Hester & Cook store front.

    CARNIVAL by Hester & Cook

    1708 21st Ave S. Nashville, TN

    615-205-2600 ext. 3

    Monday - Saturday : 10AM - 6PM

    Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

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  • The Hester & Cook storefront located in Whitebridge.

    Nashville

    84 White Bridge Nashville, TN

    615-205-2600 ext. 2

    Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 6PM

    Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

    Directions
  • Storefront of The Bang Candy Company in Marathon Village.

    Bang Candy

    1300 Clinton St. Unit 127 Nashville, TN

    Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

    Sunday: 11AM - 4PM

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