
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a lifestyle writer and editor and looks after food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content at Homes & Gardens. She started her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra's internal magazine, Landscape, before becoming features writer at Sainsbury's magazine, where she covered homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages. After five years, Katrina took the plunge into freelancing, during which time she wrote for Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine, and acted as Deputy Editor on John Lewis' Edition, as well as for a collection of monthly regional glossies, also called Edition. Katrina joins Homes & Gardens from her previous role as Herts & Beds Editor of luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, where she created local content and managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and ran the annual local lifestyle business awards. She's also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform, The Home Page. Katrina lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year old cottage, which she is passionate about putting her stamp on.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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Menu of the Moment
Recipes to nourish, menus to celebrate, and inspiring ideas from food experts to help you nurture a love of cooking and entertaining
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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My Life in 10
Tastemakers share the things that help them to live joyfully and stylishly, from storied pieces for the home to special destinations
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Hurry – It's Your Last Chance to Buy This Trending IKEA Tableware
They look designer but are less than $9 each, making them a pocket-friendly table upgrade
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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The Round: The Little Extras That Weave Personality and Fun into Your Tablescapes
Show that you've gone the extra mile to curate a thoughtful and engaging table layout with these fun additions
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Joanna Gaines' Table Setting For Two Captures the Pared Back Aesthetic I'm Craving
Fresh, simple, and elegant is the look I'm going for in the New Year, and Joanna Gaines has nailed it with this subtly stylish table setting
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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9 New Year Table Decor Ideas For a Stylish Start to 2026
The designers and hosting experts weigh in on the best way to bring sparkle and elegance to the table for your New Year celebrations
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The Cut: Maximalist Dinnerware for a Bold Statement
There's no shying away with this maximalist dinnerware, so embrace the riot of color and print to make it the star of your next gathering
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Entertaining, Styled: Events Planner Extraordinaire, Rebecca Gardner, Reveals the Magic Formula For a Wild and Whimsical Celebration
The founder of event design company, Houses & Parties, is no wallflower when it comes to hosting – here's her advice on creating an unforgettable event
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Our Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Stress-Free and Magical Christmas 2025
We've asked the experts for their advice on thoughtful planning, elegant entertaining, and ways to create an inviting atmosphere
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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My Ritual: Fashion Designer, Anya Hindmarch, on Finding Joy in the Details of Everyday Life
From hosting at home to staying organized, the designer, famed for her handbag designs, reveals the simple pleasures that inspire her
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Get IKEA's Popular Vinterfint Table Decor for as Little as 99c Before it Sells Out
These Vinterfint Christmas table basics are so affordable, I'm buying extra to make sure I'm covered this holiday season
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm Obsessed with the Bow Table Decor Trend and Anthropologie's Chic Range is 30% Off Right Now
Bows are having a moment in interior design, and now tableware, thanks to Anthropologie's chic range for Christmas and beyond
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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22 Christmas Table Decor Ideas for Joyful Festive Feasting
These expert-approved ideas, from the tablecloth to the finishing touches, will set your festive tablescape ahead of the rest this year
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My Life in 10 – Fragrance Expert, Céline Roux on the Things That Bring Her Magic and Joy
From catching an exhibition to seasonal scents and vintage shopping, Céline Roux's top 10 are eclectic, meaningful, and family-oriented
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Joanna Gaines Shows us How to Bring the Colored Glassware Trend to the Christmas Table
Here's how the designer styles it up for her festive table
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Chic Host Gifts Under $50 That Are So Stunning You’ll Hesitate to Part With Them
For hardworking hosts who don't want to sacrifice on style, these gifts are guaranteed to bring comfort and joy
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Entertaining, Styled: The Duo Behind the Lifestyle Brand, Gardenheir, on Their Perfectly Imperfect Hosting Rituals
One prefers formal and refined, the other fussy and rustic, but this artistic tension makes for a wonderfully warm and welcoming gathering
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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IKEA Has Created the Most Useful Cutting Board I've Ever Seen – it Saves Counter Space and Doubles as a Table Centerpiece and Antipasti Platter
This under $20 buy is so versatile, non-toxic, and easy to maintain – I might even buy some extras to give as gifts
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm Embracing A Layered Fall Tablescape With This Designer Tableware Collab – It's So Easy To Mix And Match That Anyone Can Master The Style
Peter Dunham's second tableware collection for Hudson Grace brings fall hues to his signature vibrant prints
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm Obsessed With The Vintage Kitchenware Trend – It Brings A Nostalgic And Storied Feel To Cooking And Entertaining Spaces, And I'm Getting In On It With These Authentic Buys
I'm Taking Inspiration From A Top Chef's Kitchen, And Shopping These Vintage (And Vintage-Style) Buys Now
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Forget cold turkey, second helpings of Thanksgiving dinner will still be warm with this genius, portable, and easy-to-clean table gadget – pick one up for 30% off today
This clever food-warming mat will keep your lovingly prepped dishes hot for longer
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm giving my bedroom the luxury hotel treatment with this organic, breathable, and super soft bedding that actually improves with washing – it's 20% off with Prime Big Deals
Now's the time to invest in quality sleep with this signature sheet set from Boll & Branch
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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9 fall table decor ideas which lean into this season's naturally bejewelled aesthetic – they'll take your seasonal hosting up a notch with minimal effort
Embrace this fall's naturalistic ease with these elegant ideas that feel so now
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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I'm channeling gothic nostalgia with this designer Halloween collab – it'll bring Practical Magic vibes to your table and is on sale now, but not for long
Take your pick of this Catherine Martin tableware from Anthropologie before it vanishes – it's glamorous, intriguing, and only offer for a limited time
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
