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hen it comes to creating the ultimate summer vibe for your dinner party, letting your personality shine through is key. Interior designer and founder of Poodle & Blonde, Whinnie Williams, swears by finding inspiration in the simple things. Using products from the new M&S
If there is a certain theme you’re obsessed with right now then a dinner party is your chance to bring it to life. Whinnie is a film-lover and so bringing the dazzle of cinema
to her set up was a no-brainer. She did this using candles and strings of lights to give
an ambiance fit for a dramatic scene. By playing with lighting you can transport your
guests to any location – be that a movie set or the Mediterranean.
After you have made sure your dinner party screams you, Whinnie’s top tip for elevating everything is to layer up different textures. Load up your seating with throws and cushions and your guests won’t be able to resist getting comfortable. Embroidered napkins will add an upmarket touch and create some texture on the table.
through is key. Interior designer and founder of Poodle & Blonde, Whinnie Williams, swears by finding inspiration in the simple things. Using products from the new M&S Home summer collection, Whinnie shows us why bringing some sunshine into your schemes always works best when it's about you.
Table inspo can come from anywhere, but a great place to start is with aesthetics you enjoy such as fashion and film. Whinnie adores Californian influences, mixed in with 1970s style and cowgirl references. Using the cool ceramics in the new M&S Home range, she has nailed her personal touch; cacti-inspired pots and vases immediately let the guests know that they’re in for a fun evening. Along with pretty woven placemats and a striped table runner, you can practically feel the sand between your toes with the unmistakably Californian style.
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Medium Reactive
Glaze Planter
£15
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Ribbed Reactive Glaze Ceramic Vase
£19.50
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Wicker Pendant
Light
£89
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Striped Seagrass
Table Runner
£16
“I like to create spaces
that feel like a movie set
and make people feel
like the stars.”
Whinnie Williams
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Blenheim
Large Sideboard
£899.00
Blenheim
Large Sideboard
£899.00
Citronella 5
Wick Candle
£30.00
Citronella 5
Wick Candle
£30.00
Rattan Round Starburst
Wall Mirror
£59.00
Rattan Round Starburst
Wall Mirror
£59.00
Ceramic Petal
Planter
£15.00
Ceramic Petal
Planter
£15.00
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Summer your way
Whinnie Williams brings her inimitable style to the table this summer using the new M&S Home collection.
Interior designer and founder,
Poodle & Blonde
Fruit and flowers are pre-packaged pops of colour that bring simple summer energy to table settings – so, be bold with them. Bright bouquets will bring your table alive in ceramic vases from the new M&S Home collection while bowls overflowing with fruits add a seasonal touch.
For Whinnie, being a hostess means welcoming your guests into your own little world. So don’t be scared to show off your unique style.
Interior designer and founder,
Poodle & Blonde
Whinnie Williams
“I love to set the scene and use texture to elevate a space.”
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Set of 4 Tribeca
Dinner Plates
£16
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Printed Tasseled
Outdoor Cushion
£17.50
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Artificial Cactus
House Plant in Pot
£82
COMMERCIAL EDITOR: James Williams Art Director: Tom Chase PHOTOGRAPHY: felix speller
STYLIST: Hannah Franklin Hair & Makeup: jimena lemck Producer: Daniel Gould
Production Manager: Eve Scholes FILM DIRECTOR: Elizabeth Herridge VIDEO Production MANAGER: Matt Gibbs
VIDEO EDITOR: David Davidian LOCATION: Foster House