Bringing art to your table

We love a pretty table and recognized a need for a fuss-free way to set one. Since 2010, we have been creating products to do just that: style a table in paper while maintaining the aesthetic of high-end elegance. 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 placemats seen here feature the hand-rendered work of talented digital and fine artists.  

  • Die-cut Hydrangea Placemat under an elegant place setting for one.

    Placemats

  • Table Runners

  • Paper Tableware

  • Paper Napkins

Honeycomb Paper

Bring life and dimension to your table!

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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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  • Die-cut Ice Cream Placemat under a place setting.

    Ice Cream Story

    All the joy of ice cream without the brain freeze! Treat yourself to dessert first with our delightful Ice Cream Story.

  • Die-cut Tomato Placemat on the Red Painted Check Runner, and tomato theme place setting on top.

    Tomato Story

    Summer’s bounty can be enjoyed beyond the garden with our festive Tomato Story!

  • A place setting with the Die-cut Songbird Wreath on the Marigold Cherry Blossom Runner.

    Garden Party Story

    Create a light and breezy table with our Garden Party Story featuring florals, butterflies, furry and feathered friends.

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Star Spangled Story

Sweet land of liberty indeed with these star-spangled, sugar coated showstoppers! Breathe fresh life into our best selling classics from the Patriotic Collection by pairing them with our new Snow Cone and Stars and Stripes Placemats. This story is sure to deliver 4th of July celebrations as bright as a firework!

A patriotic table setting with flowers and strawberries in the center, featuring the Rocket Pop Placemat, red and white plates, Rocket Pop Table Accent reading "U.S.A" and red and gold flatware on the Red Classic Stripe Runner.
Rocket Pop Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
Rocket Pop Table Accent
$21.00 CAD
$21.00 CAD
The Rocket Pop Placemat featuring a repeated pattern of rocket pops on a blue background.
Rocket Pop Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
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A die-cut illustration of a red, white and blue &
Rocket Pop Table Accent
$21.00 CAD
$21.00 CAD
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Snow Cone Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
Seafoam Frame Place Card
$12.00 CAD
$12.00 CAD
Evenly-spaced, illustrated snow cones in patriotic patterned paper cones, in red, white and blue on a cream background.
Snow Cone Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
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A freestanding, rectangular white table card with a simple seafoam frame around the edges.
Seafoam Frame Place Card
$12.00 CAD
$12.00 CAD
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A patriotic themed table setting featuring the Stars & Stripes Placemat with white and blue floral dinner plates, red-and-white checkered napkins, Black Classic Banner Table Accents, and vintage silverware on the Navy Woven Floral Runner.
Stars and Stripes Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
Classic Black Banner Table Accent
$21.00 CAD
$21.00 CAD
Brass Place Card Holder
$18.00 CAD
$18.00 CAD
A repeating pattern of diagonal blue stripes containing white stars, with red and white stripes between.
Stars and Stripes Placemat
$42.00 CAD
$42.00 CAD
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A die-cut white table accent in the shape of a billowing ribbon with black engraving-style linework, perfect for personalizing your table setting.
Classic Black Banner Table Accent
$21.00 CAD
$21.00 CAD
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An elegant, brass, short round stand topped by a flat card-holder with two flat prongs, holding a place card reading "Nancy".
Brass Place Card Holder
$18.00 CAD
$18.00 CAD
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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

As Seen in

The Oprah Magazine
Nashville Scene
Cottage Journal
Nashville Guru
Southern Living
Style Blueprint

Customer Love

An illustration of a group of birds, wearing hats made of foliage, in grass with a blue sky background.

Angie's Party Placemat

Customer Love

Vivid colors, perfect size to fit in a cabinet drawer; nice weight. Am ordering more.

Katherine W.
The Pink Classic Stripe Runner rolled out, on a white background.

Pink Classic Stripe Runner

Customer Love

I love these runners! They can dress a table up with fine china or a casual vibe and there is enough on the roll for 2 large tables.

Jennifer S.
A square cocktail napkin featuring vibrant illustrated oranges with green leaves and white blossoms on a white background.

Orange Orchard Cocktail Napkins

Customer Love

Great! Just as pictured and expected. Thank you!

Jillian Z.
Janet Hill Birthday/Celebration Card Bundle

Janet Hill Birthday/Celebration Card Bundle

Customer Love

I'm an old fan of Hester and Cook. I love Janet Hill cards, etc. Now my neighbors are in love also after I sent the website to them. Thank you!

Barbara B.

Our Stores

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

  • Franklin

    340A Main St.Franklin, TN

    615-205-2600 ext. 1

    Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 6PM

    Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

    Directions
  • Storefront of Hester & Cook Hillsboro location.

    Hillsboro Village

    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.

    White Bridge

    84 White Bridge Nashville, TN

    615-205-2600 ext. 2

    Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 6PM

    Sunday: 12PM - 5PM

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  • 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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