
Katrina Harper-Lewis
Katrina is a freelance lifestyle writer and editor specialising in homes, food, entertaining, sleep and wellness content. She began her career writing about farming and environmental science for Defra’s internal magazine, Landscape, before moving to Sainsbury’s magazine as a features writer covering homes, fashion and beauty, real life, celebrity interviews and diary pages.
After five years, Katrina moved into freelancing, writing for titles including Ideal Home, The Evening Standard Homes & Property, Boots Health & Beauty, Waitrose Food, Tesco magazine and Asda magazine. She also served as Deputy Editor on John Lewis’ Edition and contributed to a collection of regional lifestyle glossies, also titled Edition.
Katrina later became Herts & Beds Editor at luxury lifestyle platform Muddy Stilettos, where she created local editorial content, managed social channels, contributed to national campaigns and oversaw the annual lifestyle business awards. She has also written about beautiful, storied homes for online platform The Home Page. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and two children in a 100-year-old cottage, which she is passionate about restoring and making her own.
Latest articles by Katrina Harper-Lewis
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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
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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
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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
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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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Magnolia's new fall collection is giving comforting heritage and quiet luxuryJoanna Gaines' curated kitchen and tableware pieces feature earthy-toned stoneware and muted metallics – here are the pieces going straight in my cart
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These stylish string lights are under $32 – I'm adding to my cart now to eke out the last of summer eveningsElegant, durable, solar-powered and 60% off, these gorgeous string lights will give my patio a new lease of life as the nights draw in
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These Halloween decor ideas will transform your home into a spooky, yet chic treat this holidayFrom classic pumpkin decor ideas to more unexpected styling tricks, celebrate Halloween by making your home look scarily inviting this season
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Make like a mixologist with these summer cocktail essentialsShop our picks from cocktail-making kit, to elegant accessories for crafting swoon-worthy sips
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Get ahead for Christmas with these luxe home fragrance brands for less – the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is onI'm stocking up on my favorite fragrances from Jo Malone, Diptyque, Nest and more, and I might even treat myself
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How Ina Garten grills the perfect steak – with her pro method you'll never go wrongShe learned these tips from a grilling master for guaranteed results every time
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This savvy buy is a game changer for summer hosting in the heatLacking fridge space for keeping drinks and food cold at your al fresco gatherings? The Ninja Frost Vault provides hours of extra cooling
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Anthropologie has nailed chic Halloween tableware with its latest drop – I predict a sell-out in days, not weeksGet ahead for October and shop the stylish new Anthropologie Halloween bistro tile collection now, as it won't be around for long
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I'm taking my seasonal hosting up a notch with these summer table decor ideas – guaranteed to impressThese elegant tips and styling ideas will help you create memorable gatherings in a seamless and sophisticated way
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I'm going to be making this viral whipped lemonade all summer longThe refreshing and cooling treat is just what I need in the heat and only has 3 ingredients
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Homes & Gardens' moments of summerA celebration of the season’s most joyful ways to gather – beautifully styled, effortlessly hosted and always memorable
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Chrissy Teigen loves John Legend's fakeaway animal fries, and they're the perfect treat night dinnerHave you tried the singer's go-to recipe for this take-out favorite? Once you do, you'll never go back
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9 easy summer garden party themesFrom rustic to elegant and tropical to boho, party planners and hosting pros share their favorite themes for garden parties
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I'm obsessed with the new Pottery Barn x Cynthia Rowley dropAll the best-dressed tables will be wearing the fashion designer's fun and whimsical designs this season, and I want in
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I can't get enough of Joss & Main's curated dinner party picks – here's what I'll be buying for my next summer gatheringOne of my favorite brands, Joss & Main has collaborated with Pinterest, and its summer tableware collection is hitting all the key trends this summer
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12 last minute Father's Day gifts for the dad who has everythingStill searching for the perfect present for the dad in your life? These gifts for the keen cook and gardener have got you covered
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Hudson Grace x Peter Dunham's new tabletop collab has dropped, and it's giving bohemian luxeHudson Grace's new globally influenced tabletop collab with Peter Dunham is bold, colorful, and eclectic – here's what we're shopping from the collection
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How to arrange flowers like a professional – these 7 rules are all you need according to floral expertsWe asked floral experts for their advice on arranging flowers, whatever the season – create stunning floral displays all year round with these rules
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In season - 5 gorgeous daffodil arranging ideas you need to try for springFrom rustic to elegant, you need to try these daffodil arranging ideas, which are a cheerful and creative way of bringing the outdoors in this spring
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