Shop the Tabletops | Two Holiday Looks

Tablescape inspiration for your festive gatherings.

25 September 2024 –

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For the holidays this year, we styled two different tabletop looks using pieces from McGee & Co.’s latest holiday collection.

The first is a beautifully curated serving table, perfect for hosting a buffet-style gathering. We layered textured linens, elegant serving platters, and festive candlelight for a warm, inviting display. The second look is all about individual place settings, ideal for an intimate sit-down meal. Here, we mixed timeless dinnerware with seasonal touches—think delicate glassware, holiday napkins, and a touch of gold at each place setting. To top it off, we’ve included a special holiday dessert recipe: Eggnog Panna Cotta. It’s the perfect festive treat to elevate your holiday table and add an extra touch of sweetness to your gathering.

Shop the full McGee & Co. Holiday Collection here.

A Curated Serving Table
Ideal for large gatherings.

Ingredients

2 ½ cups Eggnog
2 ½ tsp Unflavored Gelatin
1 cup Milk
½ cup Sugar
1 tsp Salt
½ cup Sour Cream
Caramel Sauce & Flakey Salt for serving

Method

Add the eggnog to a medium bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Whisk, then allow the mixture to sit for 18-20 minutes.

Meanwhile, warm the milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Once steaming and barely beginning to simmer, add the eggnog and gelatin mixture to the pan to make the panna cotta base. Return to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly, until the gelatin is entirely dissolved. Remove from the heat.

Place the sour cream in a large bowl. Strain the panna cotta base through a fine mesh sieve over the sour cream. Whisk to combine and allow to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Lightly butter a 1.5-quart ramekin. Pour the panna cotta base into the ramekin, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge. Chill for at least 8 hours, or until completely set.

To serve, loosen the sides of the panna cotta with a knife and set the bottom of the ramekin in hot water for about 1 minute. Invert onto a serving platter or cake stand, then spoon caramel sauce over the top. Finish with a sprinkle of flakey salt, if desired, and enjoy immediately.