Table setting

Dinner party culture is back on the menu

These three outdoor settings take you through the day, from brekkie in the sunshine, to a lazy afternoon read-and-snooze, then dinner al fresco 1. Breakfast in the sun: Nothing really beats breakfast in the sun on a summer’s morning. Make breakfast service a breeze with a stylish bar cart laden with your favourite brekkie foods. […]

Take your cue from Mother Nature this Christmas and incorporate a palette of bright blooms into your festive decor New Zealander’s are lucky enough to have a summer Christmas. Therefore instead of wintry snow-capped trees, pine cones and holly, we get to make the most of summery, bright blooms for our Christmas decor. Here’s how:  […]

Take your cue from nature for this subtly opulent dining setup where tangy citrus stands out amongst earthy tones Feeling wintry Sometimes the motivation to entertain in winter can be hard to muster, but with so much lovely seasonal produce on offer, cooking up a feast to share with friends or loved ones is well […]

Cold nights are perfect for a cosy dinner party, so change up your dining space and create a destination-themed setting. Here are four stylish ways to do it Joshua tree Desert tones such as red ochre, terracotta and sand are key to this look. Vintage rugs and kilims add colour, pattern and a sense of […]

 If you’d like to make your Sunday Easter brunch special or just want to add flair to your next dinner party, here are five table setting essentials every stylish host should have Sunday brunch is always an Easter highlight (maybe even more so than the chocolate!), and with the long weekend landing well into the […]

From place settings to gift wrapping and the ultimate gingerbread house, this budget-friendly guide to Christmas will help you set the scene… and the table Affordable decorating ideas for a stylish Christmas Day Christmas is almost here, which means it’s time to get organised for hosting family and friends, so why not enjoy it! Let […]

A gorgeously dressed table is a feast for the eyes before the eating begins. Give your Christmas table some serious style with these simple and cheap DIY projects Make your own felt crackers  To make the felt cracker you will need a piece of felt 30 x 30cm. Pop in your cracker gift and then […]

Festive decor doesn’t have to be the kind you keep in a box all year and only pull out for Christmas. Get inspired with these four timeless table settings  Green, grey and brass A moody botanical theme reins supreme for a stylish yet festive affair. Add texture to your table by mixing stormy greys and warm forest greens […]

Clean lines, dramatic black accents, and a shot of pink creates the ultimate modern style for your Christmas table setting  Nail your Christmas table setting with minimalist, modern style Bring Christmas into the 21st century by creating this simple table setting with minimalist, modern style. The key to this look is keeping the decorative elements to a minimum. Start […]

We spoke to stylist Fiona Hugues from Gatherum Collectif about how to conquer entertaining this winter When planning a mid winter get-together, what are they key things people should consider about styling? Let your environment set the scene for your gathering. Nature is the perfect designer so let her guide you. You could accent your table with […]