Coastal Cool “Graces” L.A. Hudson Grace entertains in style. Need the perfect hostess gift, want to pick up a sweet
This holiday, we continue to mix modern and traditional
floral found in the blossom and the unbelievably
floral arrangement for your weekend dinner party,
with the return of our classic gnome—he has become
balanced notes of a petal leaf floral juxtaposed against
looking for unique entertaining ideas for the holidays?
a celebrated icon. We love the sense of humor that the
a soft green citrus. The two notes also HAPPEN to
The San Francisco–based, California inspired home
holidays allow and we love the tradition of food, family
be the inspiration for our next fragrance launching
décor and entertaining brand Hudson Grace, founded
and friends, and of course the parties and cocktails.
in 2017, “Presidio.”
in 2012 by Monelle Totah and Gary McNatton, has
The season is about being at home, cooking, casual
opened a store in Brentwood and have just what you
entertaining, and family gatherings.
I love that your scented candles are named after California towns. How did you come up with
are looking for. Our point of view is elevated, we have iconic pieces
the scents and pair them to the towns they are
The quaint space occupies a 500-square-foot structure
we love and nostalgia—like the scent of “Winter” we
named after?
in L.A.’s chic Brentwood Country Mart and is the
are launching this month (bay laurel, Canadian fir
They are from actual experiences - truly - (Gary is an
perfect fit for the west-side entertaining crowd. The
and a hint of fireplace) was captured in Sausalito (our
award-winning fragrance designer and captures and
space has dark and dramatic interiors with a pairing
corporate office)—brings a whimsical feeling to the
creates these scents beautifully).
of European and California home décor selections.
season which, as retailers, we live for. When we opened the store in Montecito, we rented
Vintage hotel silver from Europe accompanies the dinnerware, glassware, table linens, flatware, and serve
If you had to single out one item, what would be
a house in March of 2014. It was torrential rain and
ware that pair eloquently with the laid-back California
your first choice for the perfect holiday hostess gift?
the jasmine scent was piercing. The house was
lifestyle. Scented candles named after California coastal
Monelle – For the martini lover, our new dirty martini
surrounded by eucalyptus and cedar. Gary went out
towns, vintage wood bowls, seasonal decor, and sweet
mix - “the dirty.” I would add a set of embroidered
on the terrace the next morning and from the actual
floral arrangements are available. I sat down with the
napkins. We do love cocktails here!
scent he smelled — the green jasmine, eucalyptus oil in wet earth and cedar — “Montecito” was born.
entertaining couple, and was totally charmed… Gary – Our exclusive Peugeot salt and pepper grinder, As founders of the uber-stylish home décor brand
inspired by the color of our beloved Golden Gate
“Brentwood” was inspired by the drive from the beach
Hudson Grace, how has the California lifestyle
Bridge—international orange.
to 26th and San Vicente. The fragrance consists of
influenced company’s style?
3 woods—sun-dried drift wood which represents
We tossed out all entertaining rules. Living in California,
You have a beautiful selection of unique fresh flower
the Pacific, California white oak and Mediterranean
the doors and windows are open and there is no
assortments in your Brentwood locale, if you had
cypress—which were all collected along the drive
difference between entertaining indoors and out …
to choose one flower to represent the brand what
from the beach to the store.
it is one in the same, it is natural. Our style is casual
flower would it be?
and simple with a splash of drama and wit.
Funny you ask, we have been discussing this over the
What’s the secret to hosting a great dinner party?
past few months. It’s the magnolia blossom. We are
It’s great music, dim lights, perfect fragrance, and
What are some of the holiday entertaining trends
both from the south, and Gary as a fragrance designer
having a bartender so you can enjoy your guests.
you are seeing?
is transfixed with the contrast of the beautiful delicate
It’s having fun!
WRITTEN BY
Maggy Siegel 10
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A Los Angeles based lifestyle designer, Vintage Finds buyer for One Kings Lane and a veteran apparel industry leader who pioneered several popular children’s brands. She is a Mother, art & nature lover, and collector of all things chic for the home. Contact information: maggysiegelcastyle@gmail.com.
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