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40 BAL HARBOUR HOLIDAY 2023 SPECIAL EDITION P H OTO G R A P H Y: O L I V I A J OA N (R O M I L LY N E WM A N ); P H I L L I P P PAU L U S ( AT H E N A C A L D E R O N ); W E S TO N W E L L S (S A R A S TO RY ) The holidays are a time for celebration. We asked a few experts across creative disciplines to share some tips on how they approach at-home entertaining. BY CHLOE LEWIS GATHER ROUND SARA STORY INTERIOR DESIGNER AND FOUNDER OF SARA STORY DESIGN, NEW YORK Holiday entertaining is an opportunity to show your creativity and perspective. I love dressing a table. One of my favorite aspects are candela- bras—cast bronze ones that bring a great scale to a centerpiece, ceramic candle holders that create an artistic point of view with color and texture, and sculptural ones that you can use to fill your table at varying heights. Candles and candelabras create the most perfect holiday atmosphere and decor. ATHENA CALDERONE AUTHOR, INTERIOR DESIGNER, CHEF, AND FOUNDER OF LIFESTYLE BRAND EYESWOON, NEW YORK With the holidays on the horizon, all I can think about is hosting, cooking, and entertaining—it's the kind of creativity that I yearn for most. While aesthetics are paramount in my world, simplicity is equally as important. The holidays can be stressful, so I always seek to amplify a more casual style of gathering. I love a beautifully abundant self-serve station because it allows for people to mingle, chat, laugh, connect, and, most importantly, nosh as they please. This is also a great place to showcase décor with a vase and some seasonal branches, moody candlelight, and of course a cornucopia of holiday classics—cheeses, fruits, bread, charcuterie, and more. By allowing the guests to help themselves, you're also allowing the host (you!) to enjoy the party, too! " THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE STRESSFUL, SO I ALWAYS SEEK TO AMPLIFY A MORE CASUAL STYLE OF GATHERING. —Athena Calderone ROMILLY NEWMAN CHEF AND FOOD STYLIST, NEW YORK When it comes to holiday entertaining, decadence is the name of the game. Without fail, I serve chestnut soup. I think there's something very elegant and special about having a course devoted just to soup. It's something I'd never do normally, and that's why I love it. You'd be surprised how many people are taken with it.... And it just so happens the best part is that it can be made a day ahead!