Top Five Christmas Hosting Tips

Between the presents and the endless Christmas songs and movies, the festive season for many of us means one thing: hosting. Whether your house is the traditional designated celebration spot or this is your first venture into the world of 'how-many-roasties-is-enough-for-eight-people,' we've compiled a list of our top five tips to make hosting a breeze this Christmas. 

1. Host a Secret Santa Dinner

Whilst a simple premise, a Secret Santa is a tried and true way of adding an extra special twist to any festive dinner party. If your guests don't know each other well, it's a sure-fire ice-breaker - plus, it brings and additional layer of pre-made entertainment to your evening (meaning you're not having to fork out on extra board games and other activities to fill the post-dinner void). Why not check out our range of stocking fillers? Whatever your budget, our unique treats - from silk eye masks to decadent shortbread - will delight and surprise. 

2. It's All About the Little Things

Are your guests staying overnight? Christmas can be a peculiar time of year to spend outside the comfort of your own home. Make the transition all the easier with little touches that'll make your guest feel comfortable and help them unwind. Whether it's fresh flowers in a beautiful glass vase or a stunning carafe of drinking water on your guest's nightstand, a diffuser in the entryway or bathroom, or even a notebook with written details such as the WiFi password and nearby amentities, these details will make a real impression.

3. Keep a Well-Stocked Pantry

Whether they're staying for breakfast or just fancy a post-wine evening snack, stock up on bits and pieces your guests can help themselves to. To go the extra mile, how about assembling everything with bowls, utensils and napkins so that your guests can help themselves without feeling as though they're impeding. Our Navy Hummingbird Medium Salad Bowl, Green Birds Large Salad Bowl, and Pink Birds Small Bowl sit in colourways designed to mix and match and will look simply stunning on the table - perfect for filling with nibbles. 

4. Set the Ambiance

Nothing sets the mood like a beautifully scented candle. Our indulgent new range comes in four rich and decadent scents which will transport your guests to a tropical haven. What's more, each fragrance is presented in a beautiful ceramic vessel adorned with signature prints from our Chelsea Collection, featuring an array of stunning birds in an enchanted garden setting. Delicate and elegant, the storytelling adds to its charm and will help whisk you and your guests away to a tranquil haven from the comfort of your own home. When the packaging is as enticing as the fragrance, you simply can't go wrong! 

5. Don't Forget To Breathe!

It's 'the most wonderful time of the year' for many - but hosting is no easy feat and can really knock the wind out of you. Remember to take some time for yourself, whether you're unwinding with a glass of vino (enter stage left, duo of wine glasses...), sinking into luxury with our beauty must-haves, or calling it a day under our sumptuous bed linen.