Hosting Christmas With Poppy Delevingne

Plus THE recipe for her Delevingne Special Cocktail

As a continuation of our "Art of Hosting" series, we are incredibly excited to introduce you to our next hostess. Who better to guide us through this eclectic holiday celebration than the incredible Poppy Delevingne? An actress, model, and Prosecco producer, Poppy is known for her bubbly personality and impeccable style, both of which translate seamlessly into her Christmas hosting ethos.

Hello, Poppy!

It's hosting season, and we're thrilled to get some insights into how you celebrate Christmas. First and foremost, can you tell us what Christmas means to you? 

Christmas is ALL about family. It’s about warmth, coziness, and being surrounded by the people I love the most. There's something special about indulging in delicious food, having bottomless glasses of prosecco, and just reveling in our time as a family. It's chaotic – always multiple people in beds, a lot of overlapping conversations, squabbles over the last piece of cheese. But it’s our rare time to be together, and that's what makes it precious.

Sounds Amazing! Can you share some of your must-have Christmas essentials? 

We can't go without a game of Twister. And, of course, our animal onesies! It's a Boxing Day tradition, and I always pick the racoon. From this year on I might add my Maison Flâneur and Della Vite glasses. 

Your Christmas table? How do you set it up? 

It’s vibrant! A brightly coloured tablecloth, beautiful plates and linens, and various types of glassware. There's a touch of gold with sparkly reindeer or funky decorations. Our table reflects our festive spirit. I genuinely believe in going all out.

We've got our new glasses. What's your take on them? 

They are sublime. Whether you like the delicate pastels or a moodier, sexier vibe with darker colours, these glasses can suit any setting or interior. And who's to say you can't mix and match? Glassware should be fun and rule-free.

Our new cocktail napkins also caught your eye? 

Yes, with all the festivities, things can get messy. One always needs a good cocktail napkin, or maybe several!

Given that you'll be in Africa this Christmas, what's the theme?

We are incredibly lucky and will spend this Christmas in Africa. So I guess, Animal prints?

What are some Delevingne family Christmas traditions? 

Games. So many games. Twister, Trivial Pursuit, Articulate, Cards Against Humanity. They usually end in tears because we're all incredibly competitive. My sister, Chloe, is the reigning champ. My favourite thing is to create a stir by making up questions or cheating - just for fun.

Could you tell us more about your taste in tableware?

It should be spontaneous. I love using flowers and candles to enhance the table's ambiance. Layering plates is always fun. The more creative, the more bonkers the better.

How do you start the day?

We open presents in bed, kick off with a bottle of Della Vite by 9am, all while in pyjamas. It's chaotic fun. And my dad, ever the Father Christmas, follows around cleaning up our mess.