A SPECTACULAR AFFAIR

KYLIE PLATT, MIRTH

Kylie Platt, founder of Hong Kong lifestyle store Mirth, selects and imports a wealth of interior accessories, delicate homeware, furniture pieces, fashion items for adults and children that reflect her penchant for Scandinavian and Australian designs. The entrepreneur shares some of her insightful tips on entertaining.

• I love hosting our children’s birthdays at home as it means I get to ‘road test’ all the new party supplies from Mirth• My favourite entertaining format is stand-up gatherings with canapés and good wine or a BBQ• I choose a large wooden cheese board and• Organise lighting and decorations of good quality to show how you value your guests as they do notice the small details• Choose pieces from House Doctor for a modern, relaxed Scandinavian feel. And if you are after a colourful and quirky vibe, we suggest Danish brand RICE• When I setup at home for an evening of entertaining, I light all my candles, dim the lights and turn on the lamps. I use soy candles from Australia’s R2 Designs – I love their lemongrass and lime lab jar candles• Take a quick trip to the flower market and use lots of greenery in your vases to add a touch of professional flair to your arrangements