Entertaining

Q&A with Caroline Foster Brown

Luxury Event Planning

Bringing a wealth of experience and an enviable little black book of contacts, Caroline launched Caroline Foster Brown & Daughters in June 2022 specialising in bespoke event planning. Caroline’s career started 30 years ago as Fashion Manager at Conde Nast’s Brides Magazine and most recently as Associate Director of the Design Centre, London. Caroline then…

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Christmas Tablescape Tips with Rebecca Udall

The trick to any successful tablescape is being true to your personal style – otherwise the whole thing feels ridiculous to both you and your guests. It’s important to offer comfort and a wonderful ambience, alongside a beautiful aesthetic. For the latter, utilising layering through pattern, texture and height in the colours the best suit…

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Wild Wood London

Holiday Wreaths

Always at the forefront of innovative seasonal floristry, Wild Wood London are taking orders for beautiful bespoke holiday wreaths. Each bespoke wreath is handmade with a mossed base which can be easily kept moist to prevent the foliage drying out. The example above includes blue pine foliage, eucalyptus pods, autumnal eucalyptus and eucalyptus populus. Wild…

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Rebecca Udall

Fine Linens & Luxury Tableware

Rebecca Udall specialises in fine bed, bath and table linens as well as luxury tableware that can help transform your dining table into a mesmerising wonder – and just in time for Christmas too. We recently caught up with Rebecca Udall to find out how it all began and to learn her top tips on…

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Smith & Munson

Flowers To Brighten Your Home

Smith & Munson are renowned for their beautiful quality flowers and have been a family flower growing business since 1949. Truly experts in their field Smith & Munson are passionate about growing, and their love for flowers is reflected in everything they do from their brand to the final product – an ethos that’s very…

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Rowen & Wren

Christmas Collection

In a nutshell, Rowen & Wren is a small but mighty, ‘gently-does-it’ shop that’s home to all things beautiful, honest and kind; they have an eye for simplistic, timeless homewares that will not only stand the test of time but make a house a home effortlessly. The company’s humble beginnings commenced in 2011 when Lucy…

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Emma Alington

Beautiful British Tableware

Emma Alington is a ceramics studio based in Maidenhead that specialise in high-end bespoke projects as well as working with retailers around the world to deliver signature product ranges. Since the studio was established in 2013, Emma’s ethos has been dedicated to quality craftsmanship and an emphasis on design, beauty and function. Using a variety…

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Burleigh Pottery

Collection One

Burleigh Pottery has recently unveiled a new collection of beautiful tableware – Collection One and we are in love! A new pattern from Burleigh is rare, because let’s face it why fix something that’s not broken? However, Burleigh has gone all out and created a whole new collection (something unheard of in the company’s 169-year…

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Gayle Warwick

Luxury Linens

Gayle Warwick’s story began in 1998 with a love-worn hand embroidered tablecloth. Inspired by the longevity of this craftsmanship a company was born with a simple mantra that something made well should last. Now two decades later the company has flourished into more than just a producer of linens but a go-to for beautifully designed…

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Zoe Glencross

Beautifully British

‘A move from Manchester to the meadows of Cheshire meant a real lifestyle change. Being surrounded by massive skies and wildlife inspired me to create. I have always loved interiors and following our move seized the opportunity to learn the craft of fabric design and print, combining my love of colour, paint and fabric. I…

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Burleigh Pottery x Ralph Lauren

We recently featured the simply exquisite Burleigh Pottery x Ralph Lauren tableware collection on our blog (feel free to read here) and love their new colour ‘Green’ we just had to share it. For those who aren’t aware, Ralph Lauren recently partnered with Burleigh, the storied, 160-year-old English pottery maker in a first-ever collaboration that…

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Burleigh X Ralph Lauren

Felsted Showroom

Both Ralph Lauren Home and Burleigh Pottery have been longstanding and well known luxury household names for a number of years. For the first time since 1851, Burleigh Pottery featured another designer’s original patterns on their beautiful and timeless pottery, and that designer was none other than Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren: The Ralph Lauren story…

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Tori Murphy Favourites

If you’ve followed Humphrey Munson for a while now you’ll know we love Tori Murphy textile designs for their amazing creativity and excellent quality. Founded in 2012 by Royal College of Art graduate Tori Murphy, the brand was established with the simple aim to create products for the home with character and integrity, all woven…

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Staub

White Truffle

We are so delighted to share Staub’s newest colour addition to their already impressive cookware collection – White Truffle. Drawing inspiration from the white truffle fungi, affectionately known as the ‘diamond of the kitchen’, Staub’s newest colour is the perfect addition to both classic and contemporary kitchens and interiors. The new finish is rich and…

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Jo Deakin

We came across Jo Deakin’s lovely china designs and wanted to share these super cool pieces with you. We also got in touch with Jo to share her story of how she came to design the china… As a mother of two small children, I know how fast moving and demanding life is. I value…

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A Day at Daylesford Cookery School

Daylesford is a community with food at its heart and at their 2350-acre organic farm set in the idyllic Cotswolds, a day at the Cookery School is a must for anyone who shares our passion for real food. Their Cookery School is the UK’s most sustainable, and it is quite incredible. From classic courses such…

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Burleigh Pottery & Ralph Lauren

Spring Collection

For the first time since 1851, Burleigh Pottery have now featured another designer’s original patterns on their beautiful and timeless pottery, and that designer is none other than Ralph Lauren. The collaboration of both prestigious companies have created a new unique dining and entertaining collection for Spring 2019 that truly celebrates their commitment to craftsmanship…

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Recipe Notes

Cacio E Pepe

Cacio e Pepe literally means ‘cheese and pepper’ and is a Roman pasta dish that is super quick to prepare. Kind of like a super simple mac and cheese but made from the most incredible traditional hand rolled pasta, this recipe is a twist on the authentic dish that we think the whole family will enjoy. I N…

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Recipe Notes

Herb Crust Salmon, Sweet Potato Chips and Parmesan Broccoli

Packed full of protein and essential nutrients, salmon is the perfect brain food. This tried and tested recipe with a gluten free herb crust, sweet potato chips and steamed broccoli with parmesan is the perfect candidate to feed a hungry crowd after a busy day. And it’s quick too! I N G R E D I…

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Recipe Notes

Moroccan Spiced Freekah Bake

This vibrant plant based recipe is quick and easy to prepare making it an ideal mid-week meal choice. Full of delicious flavours and nutritious ingredients it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I N G R E D I E N T S  1 x butternut squash, chopped 1 x red pepper, chopped 1 x yellow…

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Summer Grilling

The Best Alfresco Recipes

Summer is truly the season of the barbecue in which we seize every opportunity to entertain family and friends outdoors. To celebrate this wondrous season and the mighty Wolf outdoor gas grill we have combined all of our favourite barbecue recipes for you to try at home. Beef is versatile and hands down delicious when cooked on a barbecue. The Smokey…

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Q&A with Alexandra Dudley

Alexandra Dudley is a woman of many talents, an artist, author and entrepreneur to name but a few. We simply love Alexandra’s recipes, paired back style and with her new book – Land & Sea out we are even more excited. We cannot help but admire Alexandra’s ability to excel in such a multitude of…

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Wild Wood London

We came across floral designer Charlotte Wood thanks to Instagram and subsequently found out she’s actually the sister of Sophie Paterson – one of our favourite interior designers. Originally a fashion designer for the likes of Burberry and AllSaints, Charlotte chose to follow her heart and a plunge into a new career in floristry. After training at McQueens…

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Alfresco Summer Entertaining

Having friends over and catching up over dinner and drinks has to be one of life’s simplest but best pleasures – especially in the summer. Although the last few weeks have been unseasonably cool, summer is apparently back soon with a bang. (Hopefully). To prepare for these long summer nights, I’ve put together a great…

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Summer Table styling - The White Company - Humphrey Munson Blog

Table styling for the summer

There is a White Company store around the corner from our kitchen showroom in St. Albans which I regularly visit to stock up on room fragrances, candles etc. We use the Pomegranate room diffusers by the White Company and it’s amazing how many visitors to the St. Albans showroom ask where we get it from! The…

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Italian Osteria Wedding Inspiration - Table Styling - Humphrey Munson Blog

Italian Osteria Table Styling

I spotted this stunning table styling on Pinterest over the weekend. It’s set in an osteria – a simple Italian restaurant serving wine and food. The emphasis is very much on using local ingredients and specialities such as pasta, grilled meat etc and shared at big tables. These images are actually from a wedding shoot styled…

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