While I'll always admire the unfussy elegance of a minimalist tablescape, I'd be lying if I said it was my first choice during the holiday season – though recently, my mind has started to change. I wanted to invest in some neutral tableware that will last long after the festive hosting season has passed, but I didn't quite know where to start. The answer? The Astier de Villatte collection with John Derian at Net-a-Porter.
Since most of my Christmas decorating ideas hinge on kitsch and color, this collection feels like a curveball for me. (It's certainly a departure from John Derian's new Target tableware, which is as gloriously whimsical as it gets.) Yet I've found myself totally won over by the sleek, understated designs – and I know they'll be staples in my hosting closet during the holidays and long after.
