
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
-

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
-

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
-

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
-

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
-

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
-

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
-

I hate ugly plastic kitchen utensils, but Joanna Gaines' stylish, vintage-inspired alternatives have come to my rescue
Magnolia's copper kitchen utensils double as decor pieces, and they're making me want to replace my entire collection
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

This iconic piece of kitchenware is back with a new look – it's still as beautiful and in-demand as ever
A year after the KitchenAid stand mixer with a walnut wood bowl launched, the coveted design piece is available again, in a new color, and I want in
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

It's playful, bold, and likely to sell out – IKEA's new collab with Swedish designer, Gustaf Westman, makes every day a celebration
Get your hands on the designer's pieces with his brand new collection of home and tableware for the Swedish superstore
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

How to make a hydrangea table arrangement – it's so chic and simple
Create an elegant floral centerpiece using seasonal hydrangeas with the help of professional florist and our Head of Gardens, Rachel Bull
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

How to design a bud vase arrangement using wild flowers from your garden
Our Head of Gardens, Rachel Bull, talks us through creating a beautiful bud vase display for late summer tablescaping
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

Outdoor Halloween decorating ideas – our favorite frightfully chic looks for your porch, front door, and yard
From timeless classics like pumpkins and lights to scary skeletons and spiders, celebrate the spooky season in style with our favorite outdoor Halloween decor ideas
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Last updated
-

10 Halloween table decor ideas for stylishly spooky holiday hosting
Get your dining space ready for scary season with these bewitching Halloween table decor ideas, from ghoulish glassware to creepy candles
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Last updated
-

Magnolia's new fall collection is giving comforting heritage and quiet luxury
Joanna Gaines' curated kitchen and tableware pieces feature earthy-toned stoneware and muted metallics – here are the pieces going straight in my cart
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

These stylish string lights are under $32 – I'm adding to my cart now to eke out the last of summer evenings
Elegant, durable, solar-powered and 60% off, these gorgeous string lights will give my patio a new lease of life as the nights draw in
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

How I Host: A colorful African-inspired family lunch, with Eva Sonaike
The German-born, London-based interior designer, Eva Sonaike curates a bold West African-inspired tablescape with color, pattern and storied treasures
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

These Halloween decor ideas will transform your home into a spooky, yet chic treat this holiday
From classic pumpkin decor ideas to more unexpected styling tricks, celebrate Halloween by making your home look scarily inviting this season
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Last updated
-

Make like a mixologist with these summer cocktail essentials
Shop our picks from cocktail-making kit, to elegant accessories for crafting swoon-worthy sips
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

Get ahead for Christmas with these luxe home fragrance brands for less – the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is on
I'm stocking up on my favorite fragrances from Jo Malone, Diptyque, Nest and more, and I might even treat myself
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Last updated
-

How Ina Garten grills the perfect steak – with her pro method you'll never go wrong
She learned these tips from a grilling master for guaranteed results every time
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

This savvy buy is a game changer for summer hosting in the heat
Lacking fridge space for keeping drinks and food cold at your al fresco gatherings? The Ninja Frost Vault provides hours of extra cooling
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

Anthropologie has nailed chic Halloween tableware with its latest drop – I predict a sell-out in days, not weeks
Get ahead for October and shop the stylish new Anthropologie Halloween bistro tile collection now, as it won't be around for long
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
-

I'm taking my seasonal hosting up a notch with these summer table decor ideas – guaranteed to impress
These elegant tips and styling ideas will help you create memorable gatherings in a seamless and sophisticated way
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Last updated
-

I'm going to be making this viral whipped lemonade all summer long
The refreshing and cooling treat is just what I need in the heat and only has 3 ingredients
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
