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.  

  • Christmas-themed table setting with Die-cut Santa placemat, Die-cut Red French Frame Placemat and festive dinnerware on the Gold Peppermint Stripe Runner.

    Paper Placemats

  • Die-cut Santa Claus Placemat on the Dark Green Classic Stripe Runner.

    Paper Table Runners

  • A festive table setting featuring the Gingerbread House Paper Plates, Gingerbread Napkins and Gingerbread Cracker.

    Paper Tableware

  • A stack of Candy Cane Guest Napkins on the Peppermint Stripe Runner.

    Paper Napkins

Dress your tree...

Ornaments for you and yours!

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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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  • Night Before Christmas

    T'was the night before Christmas, and your table was set and ready for Christmas dinner! Find all your tabletop needs in classic Christmas colors and styles in our Night before Christmas Story.
  • Christmas-themed table setting with the Die-cut Christmas Sprigs Placemat, Red Plaid Napkin, Pinecone Place Card and gold cutlery on the Red Plaid Runner.

    Woodland Story

    Woodland Christmas is perfect for lovers of natural and rustic decor. Seasonal plaids bring pattern and texture, creating a backdrop for winter foliage and fauna. Mix and match pieces from this collection to create a winter wonderland on your table.

  • Nostalgic Christmas Story

    With sweet and sentimental holiday charm, the Nostalgic Christmas Story can be styled multiple ways to achieve many looks. Featuring jewel tones as well as classic greens and reds, this palette creates a playful yet sophisticated vibe, perfect for an elegant Christmas dinner or a festive holiday party!

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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

A die-cut, engraving-style illustration of an orange pumpkin printed on white.

Die-cut Pumpkin Placemat

Customer Love

Adorable, sturdy, bright in color

Karrie
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Customer Love

Just perfect!

Sherry V.
Vintage Black Sunflower Stripe Runner

Vintage Black Sunflower Stripe Runner

Customer Love

I used this runner to decorate my holiday table. Everyone commented on how beautiful the table was and the best part was clean-up! Everything got thrown away which made hosting a breeze! Thank you H&C for your stunning collections!

Dianne S.

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

    Directions
  • 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

    Directions

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