HOST WITH THE MOST

Devoted dinner party host and designer Veerta Motiani shares her tips on how to hold a gathering, even in the coldest weather.

- CLAUDIA DA SILVA

Winter gives us an excuse to be a homebody, but a little company can go a long way to keep the winter blues at bay.

Inspired by the seasons, each gathering Veerta Motiani hosts captures a specific mood. And after throwing numerous functions at her newly renovated, 300-year-old Cape Town manor, her love and passion for effortlessly stylish tablescapes and dinner parties has grown from strength to strength. She inspires others to host this winter because, ultimately, you want to feel like you're living in the season and not wishing it away. From sensory pleasures to visual ambience and everything in between, Veerta shares her key elements to hosting.

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