We’re in Vogue

Stylish entertaining at home

I’m so incredibly excited to have a page in the May edition of British Vogue. I have been buying Vogue for as long as I can remember and it is such an honour to be included in my favourite magazine and online at Vogue.com.

In these difficult financial times when eating and entertaining at home can offer a more cost effective alternative to going out. As well as being economical, playing host can present the opportunity for a richer and more intimate experience on many levels. Our homes represent our personalities, our passions, our interests and our own unique aesthetic. Mix & match china and glassware can be a charming break from restaurant regimentation.

Thoughtfulness and attention to detail can make your guests feel more special and welcome than expensive extravagances. Entertaining at home should not mean pressure to impress with lavish gestures. With this in mind, I always like to do personal placements with guest’s names. Everyone loves the personalization of seeing his or her name presented in a unique and charming way. Touching, thoughtful and more often than not it costs very little.

I made these bracelets for Stella McCartney’s eco launch at Harvey Nichols made simply from ribbon with alphabet beads threaded on fishing wire. They served as placement, napkin rings, guests gift and chic dinner accessory all in one.

Another inexpensive and easy idea is to write guest names with lipstick on small compact mirrors or with chalk on mini slates. Quick, easy and convenient for last minute guests. The beauty of this bulb placement is that guest’s individual bulbs can taken home and replanted after the event.