Get Excited! My Christmas Masterclass is coming

WORDS: CHYKA KEEBAUGH

PHOTOS: PORTER DAVIS

We all have our own style when it comes to how we decorate our home for Christmas…

…But my masterclass will certainly refine those styling ideas and give it that extra oomph a setting needs to take it to the next level. With over 30 years of experience styling events and parties, not to mention the private clients and companies I have shared my expertise with, I really feel like Christmas is my time to shine! One of the most celebrated occasions of the year always looks (and feels) better when it’s given the attention it deserves. From the lead up to the busiest month of the year to the details of the menu, my masterclass will cover it all - inspiring you to create your best festive season yet.

TOPICS WE WILL COVER:

Getting organised and planning your Christmas - Enjoying the festivities without feeling overwhelmed

Making an impression from your front door - Welcoming this special season into your home

Using corners of your home as a canvas - Get creative with every corner of your home

Colour blocking for maximum impact - When using less is more effective

How to choose the perfect tableware for your theme - Think outside the square and get creative

Creating height and depth with accessories - Simple tricks and tips you’ll use every celebration

Devising menus to suit your theme - Plan ahead to stay sane!

Creative gift-wrapping ideas - Make your gifts stand out under the tree

Ideas on how to keep your children engaged and excited - Creating special memories with loved ones

The importance of music and creating ambience - Fill your space with warmth and comfort

How to light your event - From day to night, light that works for your home

IN MY MASTERCLASS, WE WILL BE MINDFUL OF:

Simplicity is always key - Let’s create some settings that are easy to execute.

Let’s be cost conscious - By sharing smart, creative ways to achieve first class results

Make it beautiful - Learn to bring the ‘wow’ and think outside the square

Make it fun - Watch, learn, be inspired and empowered to celebrate life and those you love

Ormond Hall is an amazing venue that I am so excited to be able to share with you all. We will have a chance to really get to know each other in this informal and welcoming setting first starting off with nibbles and drinks then chatting our way through four contrasting styles in festive decorating - classic, contemporary, designer and colourful. All four styles are visually engaging, laden with pops of unexpected creativity and all achievable regardless of your budget.

You will walk away feeling confident in your own styling, with new tips + tricks firmly up your sleeve and 100% inspired to create an engaging Christmas season for you and your family. Each masterclass will offer the opportunity to engage in an all-inclusive Q & A session, offering you the perfect chance to talk through your styling woes and decorating questions, your colour palette queries and your crockery pains! With only a few weeks to go until MASTERCLASS TIME, tickets are selling out very fast, so grab your bestie and book your places in this intimate styling masterclass. You won’t regret it!

I am also collaborating with an amazing business on a hugely exciting event in December that is selling out fast - so if you are in South Australia, a dining experience like no other is also heading your way. Working with Adelaide’s leading catering, styling and events business, Out In The Paddock, we will be hosting the ultimate Christmas dinner experience and celebration.

The night will be filled with amazing food and wine along with a beautiful interactive experience, a glamorous affair like no other. Out In The Paddock and I have joined forces in our passion for all things Christmas and in so are reinventing Christmas, and taking it back to all that is traditional with chic, elegance and practicality.