Heather & March Focus With the holidays coming up, it's time to deck the halls (and your home) to welcome friends and family for the festive season. To make sure that you do it in style, we asked Wendy Siu, founder of

1. Welcoming guests

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"It's always great to welcome guests with a nice wreath," says Wendy. If you are so inclined, create your own homemade wreath with bay leaves, pine cones, pine firs, twigs, mistletoe and holly.

If you prefer not to DIY, buy a fresh wreath and decorate it with holly, winterberries, and finish it with a big, beautiful ribbon.

Tea pot $4640, creamer $2010, Sugar bowl with cover $3060, tea cup & saucer $1540 “Minéral Irisé” Raynaud

Macaron stand $5370 & silver plated serving tray $10540, Ercuis

2. Picking a theme

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This year's theme at Heather & March is 'Christmas En Blanc' which means 'Christmas in White'. Should you be inspired by the Scandinavian Christmas, Wendy recommends using cotton to decorate your Christmas tree, shrubs or wreath, or using white-coloured Christmas ornaments. 

"They are usually available in the shapes of Christmas trees, winter animals, snow drops," she says. 

Bouquet for 6 ribbed glasses, Point à la ligne $2200 Strawberry ladle $4680 & butter spreader $1700, Ercuis

Star bowl $1910 and bread plate $540 “Minéral Platine”, dessert plate “Minéral Irisé” $800, Buffet plate “Makassar” $3590 all from Raynaud

3. A warm glow

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To up the cosy factor, light up white or silver candles to create a warm and magical ambiance. Twinkle lights and winter creatures such as polar bears, squirrels and deer also add to the magical Christmas fantasy scene.

Champagne bucket on stand $20650, Candelabra “Olea” $7650, Butter dish with cover $3620, “Galerie” silver plated dessert spoon $1200, knife $1140, fork $1200, macaron stand $5370 / $8060 all from Ercuis

Coated tablecloth “Azulejos” Le Jacquard Français $4850

4. Fresh foliage

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"Using fresh flowers and plants will also add liveliness," says Wendy. Lay them on the table top in between the candles and glassware to add texture and visual interest to the setting.

Candelabra “Olea” Ercuis $7650

White wine glass $1580, red wine glass $1630, from Montbronn

5. Complementary colours

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Colours that go well with the Christmas En Blanc theme include silver and gold, which up the glitz factor. Other colours that work well are earth tones like olive and matte green.

Montana beige/white dishcloth, Noël $820, Runner, Noël $2990

Coated tablecloth “Azulejos” Le Jacquard Français $4850 Coaster “Scandinavian Winter” Gien $350

Oblong tray “Songe” Gien $1630

6. The right fabrics

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"To avoid being too washed out or too rustic, opt for delicate fabrics with beautiful details and workmanship such as fine linen or cotton-linen mixes," says Wendy. When it comes to colours, stick to white with silver or gold embroidery, or use a layered runner in white with a slightly more earthy colour underneath. 

Gravy boat $3050, Dessert plate $650, Oval platter $2580 “Filet Noël” Gien Hand embroidery tablecloth, Noël $18,400

7. Christmas cutlery 

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Wendy suggests keeping the cutlery "as pure as possible", so silvery cutlery is best for a White Christmas themed party.

"Try cutlery made with silver and white semi-precious stone. Ivory, off-white or transparent cutlery will also work," she says. "Cutlery made with tiger eye semi-precious stone could also be considered if you'd like to add more colour to the mix."

Butter spreader $1700, Namecard holder (set of 6) $2480, Dessert fork $1200, Dinner fork $830, Dinner knife $1040, Dessert knife $1140 all from Ercuis

Bread plate “Minéral Platine” $540, dessert plate $800 & dinner plate $1270 “Minéral Irisé”, Buffet plate “Makassar” $3590 all from Raynaud

Knife rest set, Noël $830, White wine glass $1580, red wine glass $1630, from Montbronn Coated tablecloth “Azulejos” Le Jacquard Français $4850

8. Classic red and green

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Red and green are traditional Christmas colours, but to avoid the chance of looking cheesy, Wendy advises using high-quality tableware, linens and ornaments to keep things refined. 

"Look for unusual or one-of-a-kind decorative items such as a music box, Christmas balls and fine ornaments. Even if they are in traditional colours, they can still look elegant," she says.

Teacup & saucer $1000, Coaster $350, Dessert plate $660 all from “Holly” Gien Dinner plate “Songe” Gien $630

Red water tumbler “Toccatta” Montbronn $1790

9. Christmas hamper essentials

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Everybody loves a hamper, and this year's theme at Heather & March is "Woodland Christmas." The hamper is full of festive items including the unique Christmas 2017 Collection Year Plate "Christmas Chalet” from Gien, Laurent Perrier champagne, a 2018 calendar tea towel, Gabriel Glas and goodies from Dalloyau.

Heather & March Christmas Hamper 2017 Original price: HK$3,880
Special Offer: HK$2,880

Contains:

Christmas Chalet, Gien Limited Edition Christmas Plate 2017
Filet Noël, Gien Canape Plate or
Bilbao, Le Jacquard Français Two Coated Non-slip Placemats
Gabriel-Glas « One for All » Wine Glass, Set of Two
Le Jacquard Français Tea Towel Woven with 2018 Calendar
Sabre Christmas Glitter Tart/Cake Slicer
Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne 750ml
Dalloyau Christmas Chocolate Cake & Biscuit Maison Gift Box
Special Hand-Picked Christmas Decorations

10. Showcase collectibles

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Christmas is all about tradition, so why not display something with meaning like the "Christmas Chalet" collection year plate from Gien? This plate is a charming revival of a classic Christmas fantasy, featuring a starry winter’s night, the light of a shimmering moon, snow-capped roofs and the promise of a warm and enchanting Christmas reunion inside.

Christmas Chalet, Gien Limited Edition Christmas Plate 2017 $1050

Hand embroidery cocktail napkin, Noël $600

 


 

All products mentioned are available at the Heather & March flagship store, 216-218, Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central. For more aspirational decor ideas, follow Heather & March on Instagram and Facebook

Styling by Wendy Siu; All photos taken by Moses Ng/Hong Kong Tatler. Special thanks to the Consul General of France.

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