Hosting with heart
Christmas in Natasha’s home is all about the people she brings together. She hosts two festive dinners each year - one for her best friends and their children, and another on Christmas Day for her family and friends who might not have family nearby. The kitchen is the centre of it all: laughter around the table, plates being passed along, and Reggie, the dog, padding between guests in search of a fuss. It’s welcoming, relaxed, and full of warmth - exactly the way Natasha likes to celebrate.
Eclectic seasonal style
Natasha’s Christmas décor is a continuation of her everyday creativity - colourful, eclectic and full of personality. Nothing is overly themed. She mixes evergreen foliage with glass trinkets and baubles she’s collected over time and adds playful, repurposed touches that fit effortlessly into her home. A ‘tree of wishes’ sits at the centre of it all, filled with handwritten messages and manifestations from the people who visit.
“My Christmas décor is really just a continuation of my love of colour and creativity,” she says.
The sofa at Christmas
“Everybody squashes in - it’s part of the tradition,” Natasha says of her sofa on Christmas Day. After the joy and energy of hosting, the pace slows, and Boxing Day is spent in pyjamas, wrapped in blankets, with long stretches on the sofa. Films and Christmas specials play in the background, plates of leftovers are enjoyed, and everyone finds a place to unwind together.
“It’s me and Maya in our pyjamas, with Reggie, not really moving.”
