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!

  • A table setting with the Peonies in Bloom Runner, Die-cut Peony Placemat, decorative plates, Peonies Place Card, marbled napkin and gold flatware.

    Paper Placemats

  • Paper Tableware

  • An elegant table set with flowers, Die-cut Bright Green French Frame Placemats, Hydrangea Table Accents, Green Icing on the Cake Dinnerware and purple glasses on the Hydrangea Runner.

    Paper Table Runners

  • Cup of coffee with Seafoam Classic Stripe Guest and Cocktail Napkins and decorative flowers on a marble surface.

    Paper Napkins

Pretty in pastels

Spring into the new year!

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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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  • Dinner setting with Die-cut Blush Petals Placemat, pink plates, gold cutlery, and glasses on the Antique Gold Stripe Runner.

    Pressed Petals Story

    Hester & Cook is honored to bring the work of LakeRabbit to your table! Artist, designer, and forager Roiann Ridley creates original designs from organically grown specimens and responsibly foraged discoveries. Her finds are delicately deconstructed, methodically pressed, designed with an artist’s eye, and reconstructed with a colorist’s heart.
  • Laurel Bunny Baskets Placemat under a spring themed place setting.

    Easter Garden Story

    With adorable characters, a soft color palette, and intricate details, the Easter Garden Story adds the perfect pop of color to your celebrations, from egg hunts to Sunday supper. Allow the joy and whimsy of Elizabeth Foster’s artwork to hop right onto your table this Easter season!
  • Field of Daffodils Placemat under a spring place setting.

    Daffodil Story

    Our dainty Daffodil Story blooms just in time for spring! Featuring sunny daffodils and sweet grape hyacinth, this story will add a delicate touch to any spring celebration, from Easter lunch to picnics to baby showers. Celebrate spring with these fresh florals that are arranged perfectly to frame your plate.

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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
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Nashville Guru
Southern Living
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Customer Love

Green Icing on the Cake Dinnerware

Green Icing on the Cake Dinnerware

Customer Love

I ordered Icing on the Cake in green and now I need the red too! I love the double stripes of color and that scalloped edge on the mug is just too cute. Great quality and price.

Suzanne
Three Hydrangea Napkin Rings in green, cream and blue, around white linen napkins.

Hydrangea Napkin Ring

Customer Love

I was hesitant to purchase these napkin rings because they are expensive. However, they are very beautiful and I am glad I splurged and purchased them!

M. Law
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 Jumbo Hex Pencil by Hester & Cook on a white background.

Jumbo Hex Pencil

Customer Love

Fav pencil!

Patricia M.

Our Stores

Come visit us at any of our three 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

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  • 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

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