Imagine slipping into a Paris café in December, cheeks cold, parcels tucked beneath your arm. There is time for something warm, something sweet, and a little watching of the world before you head home. Christmas shopping can wait another moment.
Our Joyeux Noël tray holds that small holiday escape beneath glass. A wonderfully whimsical Eiffel Tower rises above café tables and striped awnings, while scarlet shutters and touches of green brighten the warm cream background. Fine, playful lines give the scene the intimacy of a sketch sent home from a favorite trip. Above the rooftops, “Joyeux Noël” offers its simple wish: Merry Christmas.
Handcrafted in our New York studio in the French tradition of découpage, the artwork is applied beneath bent glass, giving the illustrated streetscape depth and a lovely play of light. Each tray is individually signed by Ben and finished with a soft felted back.
Set it beside the coffee cups with a few chocolate truffles, or display it among evergreen branches and the holiday cards you cannot bear to throw away. For the friend who dreams of Paris, it is a little journey wrapped as a gift. Brought out each December, it becomes part of Christmas at home.
Food safe and easy to wipe clean. Display flat, on a gallery easel, or with a plate hanger. Each tray includes a folded card sharing the time-honored decoupage process.
Style No. DPI-214
