Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the The Art of Style, a brand-new series from The Sunday Times Style. Join Alice Naylor-Leyland, the founder of the iconic homeware brand Mrs. Alice, as she invites us to her estate in Cambridgeshire to teach the secrets of the perfect summer tablescape.
In this episode, Alice breaks down her signature "whimsical maximalism" into easy-to-follow steps, showing you how to bring the beauty of the English countryside to your dining table. Whether you are hosting a leisurely al fresco lunch or a sumptuous summer party, learn why organisation and "layers" are the keys to a memorable hosting experience.
What You’ll Learn:
* Step 1: Seeking Inspiration – How to use your garden as a starting point for your colour palette.
* Step 2: The Foundation of Style – Why the tablecloth is the anchor of every great design.
* Step 3: Building Layers – Mastering the art of adding crockery, glassware, and show-stopping summer lighting.
#TheArtOfStyle #AliceNaylorLeyland #MrsAlice #TheSundayTimesStyle #Tablescaping
00:00:00 - Introduction to Alice Naylor-Leyland & Mrs. Alice
00:00:43 - Seeking Inspiration in the Garden
00:01:29 - Layer 1: Tablecloth
00:02:32 - Arranging Flowers
00:05:00 - Layer 2: Placemats
00:05:26 - Layer 3: Dinner Plates
00:05:45 - Layer 4: Starter Plates
00:06:03 - Layer 5: Glassware
00:06:21 - Layer 6: Lighting
00:06:35 - Layer 7: Napkins
00:07:24 - Layer 8: Cutlery
00:08:24 - Layer 9: Candleware
00:09:17 - Layer 10: Flowers
00:10:44 - Summary
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Welcome to the The Art of Style, a brand-new series from The Sunday Times Style. Join Alice Naylor-Leyland, the founder of the iconic homeware brand Mrs. Alice, as she invites us to her estate in Cambridgeshire to teach the secrets of the perfect summer tablescape.
In this episode, Alice breaks down her signature "whimsical maximalism" into easy-to-follow steps, showing you how to bring the beauty of the English countryside to your dining table. Whether you are hosting a leisurely al fresco lunch or a sumptuous summer party, learn why organisation and "layers" are the keys to a memorable hosting experience.
What You’ll Learn:
* Step 1: Seeking Inspiration – How to use your garden as a starting point for your colour palette.
* Step 2: The Foundation of Style – Why the tablecloth is the anchor of every great design.
* Step 3: Building Layers – Mastering the art of adding crockery, glassware, and show-stopping summer lighting.
#TheArtOfStyle #AliceNaylorLeyland #MrsAlice #TheSundayTimesStyle #Tablescaping
00:00:00 - Introduction to Alice Naylor-Leyland & Mrs. Alice
00:00:43 - Seeking Inspiration in the Garden
00:01:29 - Layer 1: Tablecloth
00:02:32 - Arranging Flowers
00:05:00 - Layer 2: Placemats
00:05:26 - Layer 3: Dinner Plates
00:05:45 - Layer 4: Starter Plates
00:06:03 - Layer 5: Glassware
00:06:21 - Layer 6: Lighting
00:06:35 - Layer 7: Napkins
00:07:24 - Layer 8: Cutlery
00:08:24 - Layer 9: Candleware
00:09:17 - Layer 10: Flowers
00:10:44 - Summary
Download the app today: app.thetimes.link/5qGX9Cz5h3b
ABOUT THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE
The Sunday Times Style offers a weekly edit of fashion and beauty, celebrity interviews and new writing with an irreverent take on the zeitgeist, including regular columns from the UK’s best-loved writers, Dolly Alderton and India Knight. Subscribe to this video channel for stylish, practical and fun original series for the modern woman.
Haven’t subscribed to The Sunday Times Style on YouTube? ►►► youtube.com/@SundayTimesStyle?sub_confirmation=1
