Holiday
Set the Holiday Table with Celia Solf
Nestled among the Dolomites, creative director Celia Solf’s family home is characterized by an innate sense of warmth and care. Guided by her eye for detail and appreciation for atmosphere, she gives familiar traditions a renewed expression in both her home and her creative work.
In the province of Bolzano, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, Celia Solf has made a home where hospitality and design naturally intertwine. With a background in design, fashion, and the creation of spaces with a deep connection to her surroundings, she brings the same thoughtful intuition to her family’s space as she does to her way of creating.
Moving to Italy marked a new rhythm in Celia’s life: a slower, more grounded chapter centred on family and home. The act of hosting, once defined by large gatherings and elaborate dinners, has softened into something more intimate. “Since our son was born, the way I host has naturally changed,” she shares. “I don’t throw big dinner parties like I used to, but we cook and eat together at home a lot. There’s nothing better than preparing food from the farm, with our son playing on the floor beside us, and sharing those quiet, joyful moments around the table.”
The holidays are rooted in memory and scent - pine branches, cedarwood and the sweetness of something baking in the oven. These familiar notes recall her childhood in Munich, where her mother and grandmother passed down decorating traditions that gave each season its rhythm. “Now that I have my own family and home, it feels so special to finally create that atmosphere for someone else,” she says. “I love decorating and making things beautiful for others, and I have a feeling I’ll enjoy it even more with each passing year.”
Her approach to decoration has evolved alongside motherhood. With her son’s second birthday falling just before Christmas, the season holds even greater meaning. Last year, the tree was dressed only in felt and jute ornaments to keep curious hands safe. This year, she plans a table filled with colour and small, tactile details - pomegranates scattered across the surface and a real nutcracker for shared moments of discovery.
Years in hospitality have shaped Celia’s instinct for creating atmosphere, something she sees as an expression of care rather than display. Her inspiration travels easily between cultures: the generosity of Italian gatherings, the balance and ritual of traditional Japanese meals. What unites them is the feeling of belonging they create, a value she carries into both her work and her home.
Her festive table reflects this same philosophy: warm, layered and inviting. She chooses heavier materials like velvet, wool and linen, letting texture and tone evoke comfort rather than excess. For her, beauty lies in honesty and intention - deep red and green hues, natural materials and attention to detail that make guests feel seen.
“The spirit of hospitality is about warmth,” she says. “Creating a space where people feel comfortable and cared for. It’s that simple gesture of sharing - food, time, stories - that turns a table into something meaningful.”
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