
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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Entertaining, Styled: Events Planner Extraordinaire, Rebecca Gardner, Reveals the Magic Formula For a Wild and Whimsical CelebrationThe 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 2025We've asked the experts for their advice on thoughtful planning, elegant entertaining, and ways to create an inviting atmosphere
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My Ritual: Fashion Designer, Anya Hindmarch, on Finding Joy in the Details of Everyday LifeFrom 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 OutThese 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 NowBows are having a moment in interior design, and now tableware, thanks to Anthropologie's chic range for Christmas and beyond
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22 Christmas Table Decor Ideas for Joyful Festive FeastingThese 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 JoyFrom 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 TableHere'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 ThemFor 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 RitualsOne prefers formal and refined, the other fussy and rustic, but this artistic tension makes for a wonderfully warm and welcoming gathering
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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 PlatterThis 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 StylePeter 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 BuysI'm Taking Inspiration From A Top Chef's Kitchen, And Shopping These Vintage (And Vintage-Style) Buys Now
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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 todayThis 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 DealsNow'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 effortEmbrace 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 longTake 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
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I hate ugly plastic kitchen utensils, but Joanna Gaines' stylish, vintage-inspired alternatives have come to my rescueMagnolia's copper kitchen utensils double as decor pieces, and they're making me want to replace my entire collection
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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This iconic piece of kitchenware is back with a new look – it's still as beautiful and in-demand as everA 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
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It's playful, bold, and likely to sell out – IKEA's new collab with Swedish designer, Gustaf Westman, makes every day a celebrationGet 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
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How to make a hydrangea table arrangement – it's so chic and simpleCreate 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
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How to design a bud vase arrangement using wild flowers from your gardenOur Head of Gardens, Rachel Bull, talks us through creating a beautiful bud vase display for late summer tablescaping
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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Outdoor Halloween decorating ideas – our favorite frightfully chic looks for your porch, front door, and yardFrom timeless classics like pumpkins and lights to scary skeletons and spiders, celebrate the spooky season in style with our favorite outdoor Halloween decor ideas
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10 Halloween table decor ideas for stylishly spooky holiday hostingGet your dining space ready for scary season with these bewitching Halloween table decor ideas, from ghoulish glassware to creepy candles
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