Kate Clay
The Tipsy Tabletop
Kate Clay is the creative mind behind The Tipsy Tabletop, an amateur guide to setting the table for any occasion.
What do you do?
I work as a product developer in the fashion industry.
What china pattern or dinnerware do you use at home?
Right now I'm loving my Themis Z dinner plates. These plates are supersized, so they make quite a statement on the table. I have them in brown and red, which will be great for Fall and the upcoming holiday season.
What is your favorite glassware?
The Perle collection from Zafferano is definitely my most used. They come in so many great colors and can be washed in the dishwasher, which is a huge plus! LagunaB is my absolute favorite for statement glassware.
What are your go to table linens for hosting?
I tend to reach for something with a pattern. Somehow red wine always gets spilled at my house :) Pepper Home and La Doublej make some great options.
What is on your dinner party playlist?
My husband and I have a huge collection of records and we like to invite our guests to pick out an album to listen to while we prepare drinks. The classics are always a hit- Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Tom Petty....
What is your drink of choice?
My favorite drink is a gin martini! I like to coat the inside of my glass with lemon oil and I use lemon twist olives....it gives it a little something extra. Gray Whale and The Botanist are my go-to gins.
What’s your favorite home or table goods store?
Watson Kennedy here in Seattle (@watsonkennedy). The store is merchandised by color and has the most amazing selection of goods - I could spend hours wandering around in there.
You can’t entertain without?
My wireless karaoke microphone - who knew?! This has been the hit of every party I've thrown lately.
The host/hostess gift you want to receive?
I love a fancy hand soap.
Is there anything else you want our followers to know?
You also asked if I collect anything.... Definitely tableware! I also love to collect matchbooks- I display them in little bowls all around the house. I also have a collection of Chanel brooches.
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