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Diary of a Hostess

Diary of a Hostess

Diary of a Hostess

The Crowd Pleaser

Visual Inspiration

22 Nov

Written by Jess Murphy

person sitting at a table with a glass of red wine reading a menu for a dinner party

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The Garden Party

A Greek Inspired Table

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A Coastal Celebration | What’s on the menu? Salmon Gravlax, Corn, Avocado & Herb Salad (with a chilli dressing), Green Goddess Zucchini Salad, Crispy Roast Potatoes, Not Your Average Garlic Bread, Burrata with Burnt Butter, King Prawns with

Spring is here 🌸🥂
It’s time for getting people around the table again. The kind of day where someone brings wine in a basket, bare feet on the deck, and nobody checks the time until it’s suddenly dark and someone has opened another bott

I break it down,
so you don’t!

Photos by Hannah Puechmarin and Pearson Street Studio

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