Expert tips for a grand New Year’s Eve party

Champagne coupes capture classic New Year’s Eve elegance.

Black and white patterned Heather Taylor napkins add a warm touch to the elegant table.

For the festive group meal, LeBlanc prefers serving food family style.

Simone LeBlanc’s New Year’s tablescape is “a balance of modernity and antiquated” components.

Simone LeBlanc in her studio in Los Angeles.

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.

Slim spears of selenite, a translucent crystal named for Selene, the Greek moon goddess, are tucked into each place setting.

Gifts are photographed at Simone LeBlanc’s studio in Los Angeles.

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.