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Sept. 21, 2024
Hollywood gifting expert Simone LeBlanc shares her tips for putting together a beautiful and memorable New Year’s Eve celebration.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Champagne coupes capture classic New Year’s Eve elegance.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Black and white patterned Heather Taylor napkins add a warm touch to the elegant table.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)For the festive group meal, LeBlanc prefers serving food family style.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Simone LeBlanc’s New Year’s tablescape is “a balance of modernity and antiquated” components.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times )Simone LeBlanc in her studio in Los Angeles.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)LeBlanc’s entrepreneurial niche is curating gifts for clients who don’t want to or aren’t able to shop, but wouldn’t think to buy a gift card or order from a catalog.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Slim spears of selenite, a translucent crystal named for Selene, the Greek moon goddess, are tucked into each place setting.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times )Gifts are photographed at Simone LeBlanc’s studio in Los Angeles.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)A lush New Year’s Eve table spread includes a subtle vignette with cards, pencils, small bells and a geo stone, which people are free to use or ignore.
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)Sept. 21, 2024