The spirit of celebration
As we join with friends and family near and far to offers wishes of peace and prosperity, it’s the perfect time to bring gifts that add a magical touch to any gathering
As we join with friends and family, it’s the perfect time to bring gifts that add a magical touch to any gathering
It’s the season to embrace
how contemporary design can help us partake in the ancient art of hospitality. The acts of welcoming, giving and receiving truly enable us to invite wishes of peace and prosperity into lives.
The best hosts are relaxed and welcoming, and the ideal way to create a stress-free gathering is to garner assistance from the latest cooking technology.
Master meal preparation meals and hors d’oeuvres with the Vitamix® Pro 750 Heritage, the blender most often used by professionals. With five pre-programmed settings for smoothies, hot soups, frozen desserts, purees and cleaning, this machine creates perfect blends at one-touch ease.
By streamlining preparation with advanced planning and innovative kitchen helpers, more time can be dedicated to creating a welcoming, elegant table with designs that reflect your personal style.
Jasper Morrison’s round basket in brass for Alessi brings sculptural style to the table. The craftsmanship of the metal surface processing creates the minimal design. Part of ‘The Extra Ordinary Metal collection’, it combines Alessi’s historic production experience with elements of Italian culture, to explore new possible definitions of metal surface.
Exquisitely crafted of porcelain and 14 karat gold, Tebr tableware by Al Joud is Lootah’s first foray into porcelain. The collection consists of vases, a table lamp and tableware, which depict intricate patterns that adorned the historic architecture of the United Arab Emirates, and explores their interpretation into modern everyday lives.
Her collection draws inspiration from motifs carved on an old wooden door found in Al Ain Palace, the residence of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan; the former UAE President and Founder of the Nation. The motifs used in ‘Tebr’ carry a strong character, reminiscent of these doors.
The designs are cast in the finest quality porcelain, and the tableware is embellished with 14 karat gold that resemble the door’s massive brass nails and locks.
Meanwhile, with the Lucinda gold dinner plates by Jaworzyńska can be used to create layers of luxury on the table. Founded in 1860, the Polish manufacturer of porcelain tableware is created to highlight its gold detail. All plates are isostatically pressed that guarantees their perfect stability, and are produced with ecological materials such as kaolin, feldspar and quartz.
And for service that always results in a smile, opt for the sophisticated Dual bowl by Anna Rabinowicz for Rablabs. The collections feature a luxurious palette of materials, layering semi-precious gemstones with the finishing touches of 24k gold and pure silver.
But don’t forget the ultimate foundation for entertaining: the rug. Part of the l+l’ rug collection 2018, the Croci design rug by Paolo Giordano adds depth and dimension to any gathering with its contemporary geometric design.
After the meal, reward yourself by allowing tech to give you more time with your guests. Savouring after-dinner coffee is easy with the Arzum Okka from Jashanmal. Recognised by the Red Dot and Plus X Design awards, it brews coffee automatically and pours directly into the cup(s) with perfect foam.