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BAL HARBOUR 41 BALHARBOURSHOPS.COM P H OTO G R A P H Y: CO U R T E S Y O F J E R E M I A H B R E N T; N E I L L A N D I N O ( N I CO L E O G E); B E N J A M I N R O S S E R (C A M I L L A M A R C U S) CAMILLA MARCUS CHEF AND FOUNDER OF ONLINE PLANT-BASED PANTRY, WEST BOURNE, LOS ANGELES Quality and creativity start at the source, so my holiday journey always begins at our local farmers market. Some of the best inspiration comes from seeing what's in season and being willing to experiment with new produce for an element of surprise and delight. Plus, integrating your ingredients into the tablescape is a thoughtful way to be mindful of waste and bring the vibrant bounty of the season to life. This regenerative approach creates the brightest dishes and supports local farms that tend to our earth for the next generation. NICOLE OGE CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER, OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE FIRM, NEW YORK The most important ingredient in holiday entertaining is those you will be gathering with. From there everything in my world of hosting is playful, unexpected, and memorable. I like to start with a theme, which can be a color palette (for the winter holidays I love oxblood and sage). The theme can extend to the place settings, the menu, and almost always the decor. When we host on our farm in Litchfield County [Connecticut] we bring the outdoors in as much as possible. From spring through autumn we dry flowers both cultivated and wild in preparation for the winter holidays. From dried branches to wild grasses and hydrangeas, we like for nature to be felt inside in the winter as a reminder of what spring will bring. Gifting is very important to us as well, and JEREMIAH BRENT INTERIOR DESIGNER, TV PERSONALITY, AND FOUNDER OF ATRIO, NEW YORK The key to entertaining is getting creative and embracing versatility—you want to utilize vessels that you can continue using in everyday life. Atrio's Marble Candle Vessel is perfect for floral arrangements, serving hors d'oeuvres, or a scented candle for ambiance. " FROM DRIED BRANCHES TO WILD GRASSES AND HYDRANGEAS, WE LIKE FOR NATURE TO BE FELT INSIDE IN THE WINTER AS A REMINDER OF WHAT SPRING WILL BRING. —Nicole Oge 1 FRETTE Unito hand towels, 786.536.2704 2 HAREMLIQUE ISTANBUL Iznik Tile serving plate, 305.420.5649 3 SANTA MARIA NOVELLA olive oil bar soap, 305.865.3334 4 CHRISTOFLE Vertigo caviar set, 305.864.0330 5 LALIQUE Mossi vase, 305.537.5150 6 SANTA MARIA NOVELLA Rosa Novella liquid soap, 305.865.3334 everyone leaves with something special as a token or reminder of the evening: It could be dried spiced tea and Moroccan tea glasses, or a bundle of dried flowers and homemade candles. HOME MADE Now that you've been inspired, head to Bal Harbour Shops for a few new pieces to bring a little extra joy into your home.