
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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Martha Stewart's 'Odd' Dining Room Color Still Surprises Us – But it's Become Quietly Iconic
Her bold choice of wall color might not be what you'd expect, but it truly sets off her dining room furniture and decor
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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IKEA'S Limited Edition Dutch Oven is My Affordable Comfort Cooking Hero
It’s stylish, low maintenance, and even comes with a 15-year warranty
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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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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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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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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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis Published
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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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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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