The designer and founder of tabletop company Revelry lays out the ground rules for a successful hosting experience for the holidays or anytime.
By Morgan Hines
Hosting is a longtime love of mine. Nothing feels better than showing my loved ones a beautiful evening or afternoon complete with delicious food, wine, and inventive cocktails and ambiance.
While I start planning with excitement, each time I host I find myself in a spiral of stress wondering how I can make the experience better for my friends and family. Despite my qualms (and multiple last-minute trips to Trader Joe’s), I always wind up having a nice time.
But there are ways to make your dinner party, backyard picnic, or birthday affair shine a little brighter, according to interior designer Purvi Padia, who founded tabletop company Revelry and opens up to Appetito about her expertise in and adoration for hosting.
Padia, who calls hosting her “love language” is no stranger to the hosting journey — and while the place settings may differ, her mission is usually the same.
“For me, the ultimate goal of a dinner party is for everyone to feel welcome and at ease because those things are non-negotiable for a good time,” says Padia. “So, all of my tips are with that goal in mind.”
Padia kindly shares her tips below with Appetito:
