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In the spirit of adventures to Italy and those spontaneous dinners that turn into nights to remember, we find ourselves dreaming about throwing together a delicious Italian feast… and who better to script the perfect pasta and playlist combination than Jess Nguyen.

Quality ingredients and familiar favourites make for hearty and satisfying dinners to enjoy at home. This classic chicken and vegetable recipe is an absolute crowd pleaser.

What is it about the humble ramekin that is so appealing? These little essentials have been a staple at Maxwell & Williams for more than 20 years and each year, as the cooler weather approaches, we find ourselves putting them into rotation more and more.

We had a chat with The Letterettes about design life, type and liquid eyeliner.

Celebrating our new collaboration with typographic artists, The Letterettes, Kate Pullen from the team joined us to bring you a hand-lettering tutorial that you can try at home. All you need is a couple of pens, paper and some patience. 

In celebration of our extensive Teas & C’s collection, we talked tea, cake and motherhood with stylist Vicki Valsamis, learning all about her approach to laying out a special sweets and savoury spread to enjoy with loved ones.

Do you ever notice while flipping the pages of an interiors magazine or scrolling through Instagram, just how much a statement bunch of flowers can elevate a room, side table or table setting? We’ve worked with a pro to formulate a few simple tips on creating a photo-worthy arrangement that you can easily put together yourself.

Think a lovely, glazed ham is just for Christmas? Think again! The warming, spice-filled flavours and aroma of this ham are perfect for an Easter feast.

Date set, friends free, you have that new recipe you wanted to try and a vision of a get-together to remember...what next? Your elegantly thrown together tablescape of course!

Kids and mealtimes are like walking a tightrope. To make it that little bit easier, the Maxwell & Williams team share their easy recipes ideas for busy weeknights with kids. These quick meals pair perfectly with our new children’s dinner sets from our Australian artist collaborators, Pete Cromer and Sally Howell.

We love seeing our collections come to life in your homes, and our friend Geneva Vanderzeil always creates an incredible tablescape. Here she heroes our Caviar Granite collection and uses a mix of product, DIY, modern and organic elements to bring it all together and create an inspired setting with tips for you to use at home.

So, you've done all of the hard work in the kitchen and prepared your dessert, now all that's left to do is plate and present to your guests. A little bit of effort goes a long way here to create visual interest and ensure your guest's eyes light up when dessert hits the table.

Level up on your gingerbread game this Christmas with this delicious recipe from Kelly and her gang @myscandistyle. This take on traditional gingerbread biscuits is the ideal sweet snack for a hot Australian Christmas day.

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious drink to serve guests over the holidays, go no further than this Vanilla & Cranberry cocktail from our friend and food stylist, Vicki Valsamis. The fresh fruit and mint make this really sing so don’t forget the garnish!

Setting the table for the holiday period can be one of the more fun and stress-free parts of hosting the big breakfast, lunch or dinner. With inspiration from our new collections and some tried and tested favourites, we’ve set out six gorgeous settings for you to try at home.