Festively tie the gathering table together by draping it in a Megève tablecloth by Beauvillé. The frost-colored holiday scene depicted is printed in Alsace, France using a state-of-the art silk-screening process. Square 67″ x 67″; rectangular 67″ x 95″; large rectangular 67″ x 122″. Maisonette Shop, 2727 Prytania St., Ste. 13, 504-437-1850. maisonettehop.com.
When uncorking your bottle of cheer for celebratory sips, a silver metal stopper with a jingle bell will have a nice ring to it. Little Miss Muffin, 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200; 3307 Severn Ave., 504-455-1444, shoplittlemissmuffin.com.
If you prefer your holidays on the rocks, do so in style with a drum-inspired ice bucket. The party-perfect accoutrement keeps ice chilled for 3 – 5 hours, and the sleek metal handle allows you to bustle from bar cart to dining table with elegant ease. Adler’s, 722 Canal St., 504-523-5292; 2937 Veterans Ste. B, 504-523-1952, adlersjewelry.com.
Bring merriment to the moment when presenting guests with charcuterie and snacks atop Santa’s sleigh serving board. Generously sized and made of bamboo and iron, the nostalgic presentation alone will be a palate pleaser. Judy at the Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018, judyattherink.com.
Showcase your stocking with a chic gift box stocking holder, bedecked with hundreds of hand-set clear European crystals in cast pewter. The lidded package with hand-enameled interior makes for an ideal hiding spot for a secretly stashing a surprise gift. Friend and Company, 7713 Maple St., 504-866-5433, friendandcompany.com.