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The White Company in Residence

Wednesday 10th – Sunday 14th September

Join us to celebrate our 30th birthday at a beautiful townhouse in Kensington, London. We’ll be running 12 inspiring sessions across five days, each with a series of expert-led workshops, talks and masterclasses from some of our favourite friends of the brand.

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Tickets

Tickets are £95 each. Simply select your date and choose either a morning, afternoon or evening session to join us.

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Meet some of our hosts

Join our founder, Chrissie, along with Skye McAlpine, Lisa Armstrong, Willow Crossley and many more for expert-led workshops, talks and masterclasses.

Plus, receive a bespoke tote bag of treats worth over £100 | Exclusive look at our new clothing collection | Drinks and surprises through the sessions

The full line-up

The Hosting Studio

On the second floor, step into a story of bringing people together. Join a line-up of experts, from chefs and food writers to floral designers and discover the art of hosting.

Meet The Hosting Studio hosts

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Willow Crossley

A florist, author and designer. Often referred to as the UK’s ‘Queen of Flowers’, Willow creates floral magic for private events and leading brands, hosts workshops, has four lifestyle books and writes The Seedling on Substack.

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Skye McAlpine

A cookery writer who believes that food tastes best when shared with others, Skye has a love for entertaining and is the author of two cookbooks: A Table In Venice and A Table For Friends.

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Alexandra Dudley

A food writer, journalist and broadcaster, Alexandra is a monthly recipe columnist for SheerLuxe and knows a thing or two about how to effortlessly entertain and create the perfect evening.

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Flower & Press

Flower & Press is a London-based floral design studio. Led by Izzi Hudson, the team create wild, natural floral designs inspired by the seasons.

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Clodagh McKenna

Clodagh is an Irish chef, cookbook author and TV presenter known for her appearances on ITV’s This Morning. She’s also the author of nine bestselling cookbooks and runs a sustainable farm, Broadspear in Hampshire.

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Charlotte Kristensen

Charlotte is a London-based, WSET-certified wine educator. She is also a weekly columnist for You Magazine and published her debut wine guide, Wine: Taste Pair Pour.

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Saff Michaelis

Saff is a London lifestyle creator whose warm, real-life storytelling around motherhood, hosting, food and fashion has captivated audiences.

The Sanctuary

Welcome to a retreat that feels far from bustling London. Discover our fragrance collection and be inspired by our friends in the wellness world who’ll be talking all things nutrition, sleep science and interiors. 

Meet The Sanctuary hosts

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Rose Ferguson

Nineties model-turned-nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and author, Rose is the founder of R Health Club and a Vogue contributor.

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Dr Sophie Bostock

Speaker and founder of The Sleep Scientist, Sophie is a passionate advocate for the importance of sleep and evidence-based approaches to help people sleep well and thrive.

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Beata Heuman

A Swedish-born, London-based interior designer with her own studio, Beata is known for her playful and sophisticated approach to design. 

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Georgie Coleridge-Cole

Georgie is the founder and CEO of SheerLuxe, a leading online lifestyle publisher delivering curated content across fashion, beauty, interiors, culture and wellness.

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Ben Spriggs

Ben is the Editor‑in‑Chief of ELLE Decoration UK. With nearly two decades in lifestyle and design journalism, he’s a respected voice in the world of contemporary interiors.

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Carole Annett

Interiors Editor at Country & Town House, Carole also brings her passion for home and design to life by hosting the acclaimed House Guest podcast.

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Reena Simon

Reena is a Cardiff‑based interior stylist, author and columnist known for her award‑winning lifestyle journal, Hygge for Home along with co-authoring the bestselling book, Scandi Rustic: Creating a Cozy & Happy Home.

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Alex Dauley

An award-winning interior designer and TV presenter, Alex is also a passionate advocate for inclusivity in the design world.

The Style Studio

Enjoy an exclusive introduction to our new clothing collection – refined, modern and effortlessly wearable, in a contemporary space to match. At The Style Studio, our expert stylists, fashion writers and directors are on hand to inspire your wardrobe.

Meet The Style Studio hosts

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Sheila McKain

Sheila is Clothing Director here at The White Company. If there’s anyone to introduce our autumn collection to you, it’s her.

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Polly Sayer

Fashion broadcaster at SheerLuxe, stylist and content creator, Polly has an eye for mixing contemporary trends with classic style.

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Lisa Armstrong

Author and journalist, Lisa is Head of Fashion at The Daily Telegraph. Having started her career at Vogue, she’s since written four novels and been awarded an OBE for services to fashion.

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Anna Bromilow

Previously Fashion Director at Tatler, Anna is now a freelance fashion and celebrity stylist working with the likes of Elle McPherson.

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Jane McFarland

Associate Editor at Grazia and former Fashion Director of The Sunday Times, Jane has written for publications including InStyle, The Guardian and The Financial Times.

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Thandi Maqubela

Corporate lawyer, influencer and busy mum-of-two Thandi is a master of everyday dressing, with a knack for choosing pieces that work just as hard as she does.

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Kitty McGee

Kitty is the Executive Fashion Director at Stylist Magazine, where she oversees fashion direction and trend coverage and is a respected voice in the UK fashion industry.

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Rebecca Clouston

Rebecca is a personal stylist with over 30 years’ experience in the fashion industry. With a sharp eye for curating collections, she now runs her own personal styling business.

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Laura Fantacci

A former fashion and shopping editor, Italian-born Laura is a fashion and lifestyle blogger, founder of the influential style site Wearing It Today and co-founder of the e‑store Wardrobe ICONS.

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Deborah Brett

Former fashion editor with over two decades of experience at titles including The Times, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, and Red. Deborah is also a celebrated ceramicist and founder of DB Ceramic.

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Patricia O’Dwyer

A fashion content creator known for offering outfit inspiration, styling tips and smart-shopping advice across her platform, Patricia is also a regular SheerLuxe contributor.

The schedule

Wednesday 10th September

6pm–8pm, Session 1

• Styling masterclass with Sheila McKain and Jane McFarland.
• Join Chrissie Rucker in conversation with Georgie Coleridge-Cole, as they talk founder-to-founder.

Thursday 11th September

9am–1pm, Session 2

• Styling masterclass with Sheila McKain and Jane McFarland. 
• The art of hosting workshop with Skye McAlpine. 
• Science of sleep talk with Dr Sophie Bostock. 

2pm–6pm, Session 3

• Styling masterclass with Anna Bromilow and Thandi Maqubela.
• Hosting and tablescaping workshop with Alexandra Dudley.
• The power of recovery talk with Rose Ferguson.

6pm–8pm, Session 4

• Styling masterclass with Polly Sayer and Rebecca Clouston.
• Chrissie Rucker in conversation with Ben Spriggs: a talk on how to make a house a home.

Friday 12th September

9am–1pm, Session 5

• Styling masterclass with Laura Fantacci.
• The art of hosting workshop with Skye McAlpine.
• The power of recovery talk with Rose Ferguson.

2pm–6pm, Session 6

• Styling masterclass with Anna Bromilow & Thandi Maqubela.
• Floristry and tablescaping workshop with Willow Crossley.
• Science of sleep talk with Dr Sophie Bostock.

6pm–8pm, Session 7

• Charlotte Kristianson (The London Wine Girl): a talk on all things hosting, wine tips and food pairings.
• Chrissie Rucker in conversation with Carole Annett: a talk on how to host in the home.

Saturday 13th September

9am–1pm, Session 8

• Styling masterclass with Kitty McGee. • Effortless entertaining workshop with Clodagh McKenna.
• Talk with Alex Dauley on the ‘lifestyle design method’.

2pm–6pm, Session 9

• Styling masterclass with Patricia O’Dwyer.
• Floristry and tablescaping masterclass with Flower & Press.
• Talk with Reena Simon on curating an at-home sanctuary.

6pm–8pm, Session 10

• Chrissie Rucker in conversation with Lisa Armstrong: a styling masterclass.
• Beata Heuman in conversation with Ben Spriggs: a talk on the power of neutrals.

Sunday 14th September

9am–1pm, Session 11

• Styling masterclass with Kitty McGee and Rebecca Clouston.
• A guide to homely hosting workshop with Saff Michaelis.
• Talk with Alex Dauley on the 'lifestyle design method'.

2pm–6pm, Session 12

• Styling masterclass with Deborah Brett and Patricia O’Dwyer.
• Floristry and tablescaping workshop with Flower & Press.
• Talk with Reena Simon on curating an at-home sanctuary.

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Tickets

Tickets are £95 each. Simply select your date and choose either a morning, afternoon or evening session to join us.