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Setting Pretty

October 01, 2009

Holiday Dinner by Kelly Wearstler
China: Trousdale collection, Kelly Wearstler for Pickard, $56.50 to $337.50; available at Bergdorf Goodman and select Neiman Marcus stores. Stemware: Juwel collection, Theresienthal, $135 each; available at TableArt. Flatware: Stainless steel, TableArt, $122 for a five-piece setting. Napkin ring: Brass Twine, Kelly Wearstler for Sferra, $105 for a set of two; available at Neiman Marcus. Vase: Silver-patina narrow vase, Kelly Wearstler for Bergdorf Goodman, $1,385. Linens: Sand Strie dinner napkin in charcoal (in water goblet), $112 for a set of four; and Thistle dinner napkins (under flatware) in raffia and ivory, $112 for a set of four; all by Kelly Wearstler for Sferra and available at Neiman Marcus. Textiles: Nara in dove (vertical) and ivory (horizontal), Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks at Lee Jofa, $128 per yard. Botanical sculpture: Golden Mushroom, Krislyn, $550. Menu: Creative Intelligence. Pink salt: Fossilized sea salt, Terre Exotique, $26; available at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.

Wine and Cheese Party by David Phoenix
China: Fiesole collection salad plates, Richard Ginori, $65 each. Stemware: Vinum Chablis, Riedel, $49.50 per pair. Decanter: Oak-branch sterling-silver-and-crystal decanter, Buccellati, $4,995. Wine cooler: English Victorian wine cooler (circa 1880), $2,500 for a pair. Bowl: Villa Palladio collection sterling-silver footed bowl, Buccellati, $5,000. Water pitcher: Villa Palladio collection sterling-silver pitcher, Buccellati, $1,900. Jam jar with spoon: Pineapple crystal jar with sterling-silver top and spoon, Buccellati, $3,600. Tray: Ostrich-embossed leather tray, Plata Lappas, $420. Wine stoppers: Petaluma collection silver-plate stopper (left), $45; and Healdsburg collection silver-plate stopper (right), $65; both by Sandra Jordan. Linens: 100% Belgian linen dinner napkin with appliqué border and three-letter embroidered monogram, Léron, $105 each. All aforementioned items available at Karin Zatt Design. Textiles: Twill in tobacco (vertical), $113.35 per yard; and Plaid in husk (horizontal), $144 per yard; both by Raoul Textiles. Invitation: Creative Intelligence. Wine: Far Niente 2007 Estate Bottled Chardonnay, $56. Cheeses (from left): Shropshire blue from England, $20 per pound; Langres from France, $20 for 6 ounces; Clochette from France, $25 for 8 ounces; and Bleu de Bocage from France, $45 per pound; all available at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. Chocolates: Dark-chocolate mendiants, Woodhouse Chocolate, $12 for a box of eight.

Sunday Brunch by Jerry Meyer
China: Mandarin Blue, Philippe Deshoulières, $20 to $475; available at Mayfair House. Service plate (below china): Eclipse collection in graphite, Haviland, $145; available at Mayfair House. Stemware: Mouth-blown, triple-stem champagne flute in Czech crystal, Bollen Glass, $170; available at TableArt. Flatware: Riva sterling-silver flatware, Robbe & Berking, $1,116 for a five-piece place setting; available at TableArt. Pitcher: American silver pitcher (circa 1880), $4,200; available at Paul Ferrante. Basket: English silver-plate basket with pierced handles, circa 1870, $1,250; available at Mayfair House. Tulipiere: Chinese porcelain, 19th century, $6,500; available at J.F. Chen. Pagoda: Chinese porcelain, 19th century, $650 for a set of two; available at J.F. Chen. Linens: Re Artu Jacquard in light blue and ecru, Pratesi, $190 per set (includes one placemat and one napkin). Textile: Flatiron in Seamist (horizontal), Coraggio Textiles, $330 per yard. Botanical sculpture: Widdler, Krislyn, $75. Invitation: Creative Intelligence. Champagne: Piper-Heidsieck Rare 1999, $275. Fruit: Peaches, Harry & David, $35 for 4 pounds. Breakfast pastries: Fraise danish, $2.95; and Mini croissant, $1.45; both from Amandine.

Dessert Party by Waldo Fernandez
China: Senso Blanc, Muriel Grateau, $63 to $2,453; available at Gearys. Coffee service: Central Park, Puiforcat, $5,670 to $17,250; available at Gearys. Espresso cup and saucer: Hermesso in black, Hermès, $310. Teaspoon: Cannes sterling-silver teaspoon, Puiforcat, $350; available at Gearys. Cake stand: Country cake stand, William Yeoward, $217; available at Gearys. Cake server: Handmade sterling-silver cake server, Erickson Silver Shop, $365; available at TableArt. Linens: Americano Piazzetta in white and natural, 100% Capri, $140 per set (includes one placemat and one napkin). Textiles: Easton in colors 2 and 26 on G1000 Natural Ground (vertical), $70 per yard; and Link in color 5 on G1000 Natural Ground (horizontal), $70 per yard; both by Prints Etc. and available at Harbinger. Botanical sculptures: Balsa Flower Pod (left), $65, and Dare Devil (right), $290; both by Krislyn. Invitation: Creative Intelligence. Wine: Far Niente Dolce 2005, $70; Kracher #4 Zwischen den Seen Muskat Ottonel, $70. Large cake: Ultimate Coconut Cake, Peninsula Grill, $100 plus overnight shipping via FedEx (approximately $75). Trio of small cakes: Assorted dessert pastries, Jean Philippe Patisserie, $6 to $7 each. Chocolates: Cocoa truffles, $24 for a box of 12; pistachio bonbons, $6 for two; signature chocolates, $72 for a box of 36; all from Jean Philippe Patisserie.

Cocktail Party by James Magni
China: Cielo white porcelain bisque bowls with perforated pattern, designed by Stefanie Hering, $220 to $340 each; available at Micucci. Cocktail glass: Vega clear martini glass, Baccarat, $175; available at Gearys. Tumbler: Facet tumbler, Lalique, $90. Decanters (from left): Bourgueil decanter, Lalique, $2,150; Estate decanter, Steuben, $900; available at Gearys; and Argos decanter, Lalique, $2,250. Cocktail shaker: Cocktail shaker in sterling silver 925, designed by Gianfranco Pampaloni, $1,700; available at Micucci. Spoon: Caviar spoon in horn, designed by Arca, $75; available at Micucci. Pitcher: Moretta pitcher in sterling silver 925 with gold liner, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, $1,450; available at Micucci. Bowls: Triangular bowls in sterling silver 925, designed by Gianfranco Pampaloni, $115 to $1,650; available at Micucci. Textiles: Stresa Nero 3 (vertical), Fadini Borghi, price upon request; available at Kneedler-Fauchère; and Muirfield in dark-camel herringbone (vertical), Mimi London, $325 per yard. Botanical sculpture: Japanese Dream, Krislyn, $425. Invitation: Creative Intelligence. Olives: Castelvetrano green olives from Italy, $15 per pound; available at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. Caviar (on spoon): Fresh whitefish caviar, $20 for 4 ounces; available at the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. Nuts: Roasted almonds, Harry & David, part of deluxe fruit-and-nut gourmet-snack gift set, $50.