Looking for a prop and tabletop stylist who can make a holiday table feel lived-in and inviting? Molly Hurd, a Seattle and San Francisco prop and tabletop stylist represented by Sally Reps & Co., styled a Thanksgiving shoot for Sur La Table, the kitchenware retailer founded in Seattle. The result is a warm, candlelit table that feels like a real gathering, not a catalog set.
Who is Molly Hurd?
Molly Hurd is a prop, interior and tabletop stylist working in Seattle and San Francisco, specializing in tabletop, soft goods and home. Her clients include Pottery Barn, Sur La Table and other national home brands. She has a gift for making products feel personal, styling scenes where every plate, napkin and candle looks like it belongs to someone.
What was the Sur La Table Thanksgiving shoot?
Sur La Table hired Molly to style its Thanksgiving and fall collection [for catalog / e-commerce / social]. The shoot featured holiday dinnerware, serveware, kitchen linens and aprons, styled as a full Thanksgiving dinner table and a series of product stories.
How did Molly style the Thanksgiving table?
- Layered place settings: Pheasant-print plates with a pumpkin-vine border, stacked on warm wood chargers and paired with soft linen napkins and wooden napkin rings.
- Candlelight and mixed metals: Plum taper candles in a mix of turned-wood, pewter and mercury-glass candlesticks, set at different heights to create a glow across the whole table.
- Natural, seasonal details: Bowls of walnuts, ripe pears, olives, bare branches and a loose arrangement of roses, poppies and olive branches. A ceramic pumpkin and a woven turkey figure add a touch of whimsy.
- The hero dessert: A towering, toasted meringue pie becomes the centerpiece, shown on the table, carried in by the host, sliced and served. The sequence tells the story of the meal.
How do you style kitchen linens and aprons for a holiday shoot?
For Sur La Table’s linens, Molly kept the styling simple so the patterns shine. Floral and sunflower oven mitts, a pumpkin-shaped pot holder and a pumpkin jacquard mitt are layered with a striped kitchen towel and olive wood spoons on a clean marble surface. Aprons are styled on a model in soft, textured knits and blouses, with natural wood utensils as props, so the products feel useful and personal.
Why hire a prop stylist for a holiday shoot?
A great prop stylist turns products into a story. Molly sources the props, builds the color palette and arranges each scene so the client’s products look their best and shoppers can picture them in their own homes. For holiday campaigns, that means a table that feels warm, abundant and real.
How do I book Molly Hurd through Sally Reps & Co.?
- Send your creative brief or deck to our team.
- We’ll confirm Molly’s availability in Seattle, San Francisco or on location, and share relevant work.
- We’ll prepare an estimate covering styling days, prep and wrap, and prop budget.
- We’ll set up a creative call with Molly, then book the shoot.
Project credits
- Client: Sur La Table
- Prop & Tabletop Stylist: Molly Hurd
- Photographer: [name]
- Food Stylist: [name]
- Representation: Sally Reps & Co.
Contact Sally Reps & Co.: Sally Bjornsen · 206-351-4246 · info@sallyreps.com
See more of Molly’s work at sallyreps.com/molly-hurd
