Hosting hacks to make entertaining a breeze
These simple tricks will make parties and gatherings easier this summer
Make everyone the DJ
Set up a collaborative playlist that everyone can add music to, before or on the day – or lay out your vinyl collection for guests to flick through.
Create a centrepiece
If you’re planning to serve cocktails, add a sense of drama by serving your drinks from a 1970s-inspired cocktail cabinet.
Mix and match your florals
Loosen things up in your space by incorporating different types of flowers and foliage for a spring feel. Need help? Try the new John Lewis flower service.
Eat family style (and make everyone more relaxed)
Dinner parties are more relaxed these days, with sharing and feasting platters the main event. Invest in platters, serving bowls and wooden boards so you can put the food down in the middle of the table and let everyone serve themselves.
