A Late Summer Night’s Dream
Your Guide to Effortless Home Decor
The enduring warmth of summer, marked by lengthened evenings, stirs the desire for conviviality. Perhaps if you’re like us, a reluctance to bid farewell to the festive fervour leaves the craving for hosting, revelry, and gatherings but without the hassle…
Thankfully, hosting events both grandiose and intimate is within our roots, and currently, we’re finding inspiration via 14th-century paintings full of visually striking spectacles – think opulent goblets, abundant fruits, curated florals, and candlelit altars.
Drawing inspiration from a bygone era of hedonistic elegance; envision a no-cook dinner soirée composed with Ginori 1735's porcelain, complemented by Stories of Italy Murano glassware and olfactory scented candles creating a magical setting suitable for outdoor gatherings and intimate indoor moments. It is the attention to the small touches that will transform your home, allowing the decor to fashion the grandeur of summer hosting.
Alleviate meticulous planning and allow for spontaneous occasions to unfold with our guide below.
A No-Cook Dinner Banquet
The tradition of banquets, a distinctive form of festivity, thrived in Renaissance Europe - originating as secular celebrations and as ceremonial gatherings, these banquets distinguished themselves with lavishness and theatricality.
But don’t let the grandeur put you off, simply craft an unhurried feast that liberates you from kitchen-induced heat, allowing the abundance of seasonal offerings to guide your menu choices, paired with flowing champagne.
Shift your focus towards dining ware, transforming even the simplest antipasti components into gourmet delicacies. Unlock the ornamental visuals through the use of levels; with tall Loewe Candle Holders, shortener tealights, high vases and low-layered porcelain plates. And don’t forget the essential touch of florals and complete the sensory experience.
The Picnic at Home
There is nothing more leisurely and romantic than a picnic in a meadow-like setting, and where better to host than your back garden?
Dining al fresco into the night has never been easier being just a stone's throw from your kitchen. Opt for a cosy Loewe blanket as a stylish tablecloth and grab a matching basket bag for your fruits, cheese, and a generous bottle of wine.
Minimal kitchenware is required, just some glasses will do. To make hosting this relaxed gathering even easier, light an outdoor candle by LOEWE to ward off mosquitoes and enjoy the fragrance of geranium.
A Royal Night In
While socialising with friends is always encouraged there's also something very special about a solo evening.
Whether you're spending the entire summer night alone, or perhaps your friends or lover have retired to sleep, indulge in a royal nightcap for one.
Savour your favourite brew or something stronger in style, presenting it on an opulent platter that can be easily carried from the kitchen to bed. Don’t forget to light a dream candle to make a ceremony of the moment. Ensure your night alone is invigorating, hedonistic, and fit for royalty.
A No-Cook Dinner Banquet
The tradition of banquets, a distinctive form of festivity, thrived in Renaissance Europe - originating as secular celebrations and as ceremonial gatherings, these banquets distinguished themselves with lavishness and theatricality.
But don’t let the grandeur put you off, simply craft an unhurried feast that liberates you from kitchen-induced heat, allowing the abundance of seasonal offerings to guide your menu choices, paired with flowing champagne.
Shift your focus towards dining ware, transforming even the simplest antipasti components into gourmet delicacies. Unlock the ornamental visuals through the use of levels; with tall Loewe Candle Holders, shortener tealights, high vases and low-layered porcelain plates. And don’t forget the essential touch of florals and complete the sensory experience.
The Picnic at Home
There is nothing more leisurely and romantic than a picnic in a meadow-like setting, and where better to host than your back garden?
Dining al fresco into the night has never been easier being just a stone's throw from your kitchen. Opt for a cosy Loewe blanket as a stylish tablecloth and grab a matching basket bag for your fruits, cheese, and a generous bottle of wine.
Minimal kitchenware is required, just some glasses will do. To make hosting this relaxed gathering even easier, light an outdoor candle by LOEWE to ward off mosquitoes and enjoy the fragrance of geranium.
A Royal Night In
While socialising with friends is always encouraged there's also something very special about a solo evening.
Whether you're spending the entire summer night alone, or perhaps your friends or lover have retired to sleep, indulge in a royal nightcap for one.
Savour your favourite brew or something stronger in style, presenting it on an opulent platter that can be easily carried from the kitchen to bed. Don’t forget to light a dream candle to make a ceremony of the moment. Ensure your night alone is invigorating, hedonistic, and fit for royalty.
Each of these pieces are available exclusively at Faradays, in store and online.