Cozy Up This Winter With Kate Beckinsale's Favorite Electric Tea Kettle

British-born actress Beckinsale loves the convenience of this electric tea kettle on chilly English nights.

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October 26, 2018
Actress Kate Beckinsale

Actress Kate Beckinsale

Actress Kate Beckinsale on the red carpet in formal wear.

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Shutterstock/Denis Makarenko

As a representative for the top-selling UK brand of Russell Hobbs appliances, glamorous actress Kate Beckinsale (Love & Friendship, Underworld, Pearl Harbor) has dived into the entertaining and lifestyle realm with a vengeance. Wearing that lifestyle hat, Beckinsale has some great tips for entertaining and home decor you can try in your own space this holiday season.

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Have hot water perpetually at the ready with this clever kettle that also adds retro style to your countertop.
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12:  Actress Kate Beckinsale helps celebrate the launch of Russell Hobbs in the U.S. wearing Marchesa on September 12, 2018 at Nomo Soho in New York City.  (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Russell Hobbs )

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Actress Kate Beckinsale helps celebrate the launch of Russell Hobbs in the U.S. wearing Marchesa on September 12, 2018 at Nomo Soho in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Russell Hobbs )

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Russell Hobbs

KATE'S HOME ENTERTAINING TIPS

  • I always like to bring a personalized sweet treat to thank the hostess of a party I’m attending. Cookies or M&Ms monogrammed with the hostess’s initials always do the trick! Some of the snacks I’d put out are a sliced baguette which I toast and place next to a variety of cheeses and spreads.
  • Use a playlist generating service such as Spotify or Pandora for some background music to match the mood, theme or atmosphere of your get-together.
  • A common way to make overnight guests in the U.K. feel right at home is by leaving a filled hot water bottle next to their bed. It’s warm and cozy. Editor's note: try this charming British tradition in your home for the holidays.
  • Put out small dishes and finger foods to keep people snacking, which in turn creates a central location for conversation to be held.

HOME STYLING & DECOR TIPS FROM KATE

  • I like to use temporary wallpaper in a colorful print to help liven up a room. The best part is that it’s removable, so I can easily switch things up when it’s time for a change.
  • Don’t be afraid to take risks - make a statement with your interior whether it’s a pop of wallpaper on a single wall, an oversized chandelier, or a vintage lounge chair. Throwing in an unexpected piece will assert your personal taste and give a focal point to the room.
  • Take 90% of things off your countertops and store them for a clean looking, fresh kitchen.
  • Leave an element or two undone so that your space looks lived in and there’s a mussed up, cozy and inviting feel.
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